Healthy Salad for Weight Loss

Ingredients Checklist (Tap as You Prep)

• 4 cups crisp romaine, Persian cucumbers, or roasted veggies for Healthy Salad for Weight Loss
• 12 oz grilled lemon-garlic chicken breast, seared salmon, or crispy chickpeas
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese or diced creamy avocado
• ⅓ cup roasted pistachios, toasted almonds, or pumpkin seeds
• ⅓ cup creamy Greek yogurt-tahini or extra-virgin olive oil lemon dressing
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice + 1 grated garlic clove
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh dill, mint, and flat-leaf parsley
• ¾ teaspoon flaky sea salt + ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Prep the Crisp Vegetable Base: Chop the fresh vegetables for Healthy Salad for Weight Loss into bite-sized pieces and chill in a wide bowl for maximum crunch.
2. Sear & Slice the Protein: Cook the seasoned chicken, salmon, or chickpeas until golden-crisp on the edges and slice warm.
3. Whisk the Zesty Dressing: Emulsify the Greek yogurt or tahini, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, and pepper in a small jar.
4. Toss with Fresh Herbs: Add the chopped dill, mint, and parsley to the crisp greens and drizzle two-thirds of the dressing over top.
5. Top with Protein & Crunch: Crown with the warm protein, crumbled feta, and toasted nuts right before serving.