How Do You Make A Protein Salad?
Let’s face it, protein is good for you. It strengthens our muscles, heart and immune system. Many weight loss programs even follow a high protein diet. Protein can be found in beans, meat, nuts, eggs, tofu and dairy products. Here is a way to have salad and eat your protein, too. Create a base salad by combining lettuce greens, chopped celery, spring onion, radish pieces and tomato into a salad bowl. Dress up the garden salad with protein by adding crunchy nuts. Choose from walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts and peanuts. These are all a good source of protein. Throw in some of each for a variety of flavors. If you like the crunch but not the nuts, then add protein rich soybeans to add a crunchy texture to any salad combination. Toss in pieces of meat like chopped ham, chunks of chicken or flakes of tuna. Add sliced boiled eggs or pieces of tofu instead of meat. Meat and meat substitutes contain the protein you need. Throw in some chunks of cheddar cheese, blue cheese, grated mozzarella or sli
