It is known that salad is a healthy choice. But does it hide traps? It requires attention because a healthy choice can easily turn into a calorie bomb!

Undoubtedly, salads are a healthy dietary choice, as they can make an excellent main meal. Their inclusion in the daily diet has been associated with a series of beneficial effects, such as better intestinal function, improvement of lipid profile, increased intake of antioxidant ingredients, and of course, easier satiety and weight loss.

In some cases, however, the use of additional ingredients in the salad can skyrocket its calorie value. Usually, what will increase the calories of the meal is the salad dressing.

Below, the diatrefo team suggests 2 easy and healthy dressings, to give perfect taste to your salads, without loading them with extra calories!

1. Mustard-honey vinaigrette with lemon

Ingredients

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp mustard
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Procedure

• Put all the ingredients in a jar, close the lid and shake well.
• Pour over green salad.

2. Honey-tahini dressing

Ingredients

• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• pepper, as desired

Procedure

• Put all the ingredients except salt and pepper in a blender or a jar with a lid and shake well.
• Season with salt and pepper.

It can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 days.

In conclusion, try to control the amount of fat and oil you use and avoid the use of fatty foods, such as fatty cheeses or other animal products.