Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. These Indian salad ideas are incredible options to add to your meals. They’re part of authentic cuisine and full of wonderful spices and flavours. A salad isn’t always associated with Indian food but all the Indian salad recipes are super easy to make and extremely delicious. They contain only simple ingredients in the most amazing combinations.
Healthy Indian salad recipes for weight loss
All these recipes contain no more than 500-600 calories to make sure everything consumed counts. You can feel relaxed about your weight loss goals as these Indian salad recipes incorporate protein and fibre so that you get the right nutrition and aren’t hungry an hour later. If you want more vegetarian recipes and weight loss tips, check out this free vegetarian weight loss meal plan. What’s really impressive is that the dressings for these Indian salads include some oil, lemon or lime juice, herbs and spices which you can easily find in the kitchen. If you want a salad to go with Indian food, these Indian vegetarian salad recipes can be great side dishes for all kinds of meals. Check out this compilation of 10 Indian recipes for weight loss as well!
Tips for making the best salads
You can create your own salads or revamp our Indian salad recipes. Just remember some of these tips to make the healthiest possible versions:
use ingredients high in fibre and protein to stay satiated for longer get some crunch (and that extra protein) in by using roasted chickpeas, some kind of nuts, seeds, croutons or different crunchy vegetables you can soak herbs in ice water for about 15-20 minutes to make them extra fresh or revive wilted herbs add colour with greens, tomatoes, carrots, berries for various nutrients and flavours get the balance right in the dressing by combining something sweet, sour, spicy and salty
So get ready to create the most appetizing Indian vegetarian salads for a healthy weight loss lunch or for any occasion! Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: MyPlantifulCookingBonus: high-protein and wholesome197 calories per serving Flavorful and refreshing, this spicy Indian red quinoa salad is paired with crispy tofu and a delicious zesty curry dressing! Both instructions for cooking quinoa in Instant pot and on stovetop included. Recipe by: RachnaCooksBonus: very nutritious and quick591 calories per serving This is a fresh and tasty salad made with soaked and uncooked lentils and chopped vegetables. Do try it. Ready in: 10 minutesRecipe by: SpoonsOfFlavorBonus: vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, super quick105 calories per serving A refreshing combination of some freshly chopped vegetables and herbs. It is oil-free, nut-free, vegan, and goes perfectly with almost every meal. Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: YummyTalesOfTummyBonus: packed with protein, gluten-free, oil-free434 calories per serving Kala chana chaat is a gluten free, vegan, oil free, protein packed, easy to make chaat. It can be served as breakfast or snack too. Bonus: high in protein and fibre, comforting337 calories per serving Dal khichdi is a great weight loss dinner! It’s healthy, light but still filling, and a source of complete protein. You can try it right away: Hope these Indian salad recipes for weight loss give you a boost of deliciousness and freshness (and if you want more of this, check out our vegetarian lunch ideas for weight loss too!)! Feel free to share any other Indian salad ideas and tips for making the best salads with us.
