November salads – what vegetables, greens and fruits to eat

It is getting colder and colder outside, but it is not surprising considering that we are in November. If we spend more time at home and eat a hot meal at every main meal, it is advisable to have a large portion of salad of raw vegetables. Not just like helps digestionstimulates the intestinal tract and accelerates metabolism, but also brings nutrients needed by the body to protect yourself from anemia, to cope with increasingly low temperatures and to keep colds and flu at bay. You never make a mistake if you choose a salad, and the ones we propose for the month of November are as good as possible tasty and filling. They may not be as colorful as the spring-summer salads, but they are certainly very healthy and low in calories. The proposed salads include vegetables, greens and fruits that are specific to this period and will delight your taste buds.

1. Celery, carrot and apple salad

Ingredients:

• 1 large celery – grated

• 1 apple of any variety – it can also be grated

• 2 carrots

• Juice from a lemon

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 grated carrots

• 1 teaspoon of low-fat Greek yogurt or kefir – optional

2. Colorful tomato and potato salad in Italian style

. Ingredients:

• Several varieties of tomatoes (red, yellow, green, larger or smaller)

• 2 rocket dogs

• Lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar

• Pesto sauce (2 bunches of parsley, 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper, lemon juice)

• Half of a red onion

3. Salad with clementines and greens or oranges

It is not at all strange to combine greens with fruits. For the salad you need:

• 2-3 clementine

• 2 cups of spinach or arugula or lettuce leaves

• 1 pomegranate

• Juice from a lemon

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

4. Salad with beetroot, walnuts and cheese

Ingredients:

– a cup of boiled chickpeas

– 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

– 1 tablespoon of vinegar

– 2 tablespoons of olive oil

– a red onion cut into strips

– a cup of feta cheese cubes

– green salad

– salt to taste

– Dijon mustard

– a handful of chopped walnuts

Method of preparation:

Mix the beet pieces with the lemon juice, chopped lettuce, onion, chickpeas, olive oil, walnuts, vinegar and salt in a bowl, then add the feta cheese pieces. For a better taste, add as much Dijon mustard as you like.

5. Salad with tomatoes and tofu

Know that tofu is an excellent fasting food and is also widely consumed by vegetarians. It does not compare to that type of genetically modified soy, tofu being 100% organic. Here are the ingredients to use:

• 3 medium tomatoes cut into slices (you can choose different varieties and colors) – extra color

• 1 bunch of fresh chopped parsley

• 2 cucumbers cut into rounds or cubes

• 1 bunch of fresh chopped dill

• 1 cup cubed or grated tofu

• 3 tablespoons of canned corn (or maybe you have corn and boil it at home or bake it)

• 3 radishes cut into rounds

• 1 finely chopped green onion

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar

6. Chicken breast Fajitas salad

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken breast – cut it into rounds and cook it on the grill

• 2 red bell peppers cooked on the grill – then julienned

• 1 lime – slices

• 2 cups of finely chopped salad leaves

• 1 large avocado cut into slices

• 1 tablespoon of turmeric or curry

• A few chilli flakes

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar

• Salt and pepper to taste

7. Red cabbage salad

Ingredients:

• 1-2 cups of grated red cabbage

• 2 large tomatoes

• 1 cup of chopped parsley

• Juice from a lemon

8. Marinated/pickled beetroot

Ingredients:

• 3 medium red beets (without skin) – cut into slices or cubes – leave in the fridge overnight

• 6 radishes

• Half a cup of vinegar

• 2 linguris all kosher

• 1 spoon of sugar

• 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds

• 1 liter of boiling water

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