5 Quick and Delicious Paleo Salads Recipes

The chances are you already hear for the paleo diet. If not, the paleo diet is actually a type of diet where you eat only the whole food. Paleo diet is perfect if you want to stay healthy and fit without limiting yourself too much regarding the food choices. You will consume only the food that is rich in minerals, vitamins and proteins. You shouldn’t consume the fast-food or processed food filled with trans fat.

I know that sometimes is hard for people to stick to the diet, especially when it becomes busy at work or college. The deadlines arrive which means more work and less time for planning and preparing the healthy food. In these periods, people tend to eat different types of food, but they lean more on unhealthy choices. To prepare healthy food, you don’t need to spend much time necessarily.

In this article, I will share with you delicious and healthy Paleo salad recipes that I’m regularly using when the deadlines squeeze.

Why Follow a Paleo Diet?

The main reason for sticking to Paleo diet is keeping your body and mind healthy. If you follow the paleo diet, then you know the food consumed is only the whole food. The food that is consumed on a daily basis is lean meat, seafood, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, eggs, plant-based oils, etc. You may notice that the majority of the food from the list is filled with a complete source of proteins accompanied with minerals and vitamins. That leads to the long list of benefits of the paleo diet. Some of the most noticeable benefits are clean eating without chemicals or additives, detox benefits, more minerals like iron consumed, better satiety, weight loss, etc.

Healthy Paleo Salad Recipes

Now, I’m going to share simple and healthy Paleo salad recipes that won’t take you more than 10 minutes to prepare. These salads are the perfect way to eat healthy on-the-go and ideal for people that have busy schedules.

1: Lemon Basil Kale Salad

The healthy source of vitamins and minerals can be found in this salad. It’s the ideal salad for busy people who want to add only the essential ingredients in the salad.

Ingredients

Dressing

• 2 spoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 spoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of maple syrup (optional)
• 2 leaves of chopped fresh basil
• 1 clove of garlic

Salad

• 1 bunch of kale
• 1 peeled avocado
• 1/3 cup of sliced red onion
• ¼ cup of pumpkin seeds

Method

The method is very simple once you obtain all the ingredients. You simply put everything in a bowl and mix it.

Step 1) Mix together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

Step 2) Put the kale in the dressing bowl and leave it for 10 minutes as the lemon juice will soften the kale leaf.

Step 3) Put the rest of ingredients in the bowl and mix it together.

Step 4) Add the cheese or chicken for extra protein.

The whole preparation process won’t take you more than 20 minutes which is perfect for tight schedules!

2: Chopped Summer Paleo Salad

This one is healthy and refreshing salad perfect for hot summer days.

Ingredients

Dressing

• 2 spoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 spoons of macadamia nut oil (or other oil)
• Fresh ground pepper

Salad

• 1 large tomato
• 1 carrot
• 1 cucumber
• 1 avocado
• 1 green pepper
• 1 can of tuna in snippets

Method

Step 1) In a big bowl, mix the dressing ingredients and add pepper for additional taste.

Step 2) Cut the vegetables and mix them.

Step 3) Mic the vegetables with tuna and spill dressing on the salad.

That’s it! In less than 15 minutes you have a fresh, healthy and refreshing paleo salad.

3: Chicken Mixed with Avocado and Walnuts

This one is filled with the proteins and you can make it in the minutes. Perfect salad for busy people who want to stay fit and healthy.

Ingredients

• 2 chopped lettuce leaves
• 100 grams of chicken breast
• 1 sliced avocado
• 1 hand of walnuts
• 2 boiled eggs
• 2 spoons of flaxseed oil (or preferred one)

Method

Step 1) Cut and slice the ingredients. Grill or cook the chicken breast and cut it into dices.

Step 2) Mix the vegetables and chicken.

Step 3) Top it with the eggs and flaxseed oil.

That’s everything! Easy and simple way to get prepare a healthy salad filled with proteins.

4: Dairy Free Caprese

If you’re lover of refreshing vegetables and cheese, then you will fall in love in this healthy and simple salad.

Ingredients

• 2 flat sliced mature tomatoes
• 150g of flat sliced Mozzarella
• Basil leaves
• Balsamic Vinegar
• High-quality olive oil
• 1 spoon of salt
• Ground pepper

Method

Step 1) Slice tomato and Mozzarella. Mix it with the basil in a big bowl.

Step 2) Top the salad with the vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.

The whole preparation process won’t take you more than 10 minutes and you will have a healthy and full of nutrients salad ready to go.

5: Strawberry Avocado Paleo Salad

This one is great for energizing through hot summer days. It’s easily prepared and the whole process takes only 10 minutes.

Ingredients

Dressing

• 10 strawberries
• 2 spoons of honey
• 2 spoons of avocado oil
• ½ juiced lime
• 1 spoon of red wine vinegar
• ½ spoon of salt
• ½ spoon of black pepper

Salad

• ½ cup of sliced pineapple
• 2 cups of halved strawberries
• 2 diced avocados
• ¼ cup of sliced red onions
• ¼ cup of fresh chopped parsley
• Black sesame seeds

Method

Step 1) Prepare and cut all the salad ingredients and spread it all over a big plate.

Step 2) Combine and mix all dressing ingredients. The best way to make this dressing is to put it into a blender.

Step 3) Top the salad with the dressing and you’re ready to go!

Have you ever tried any of these healthy and refreshing paleo salads?

Do you have a recipe for a healthy Paleo salad that is easy and fast to prepare? Try one of these recipes and share your experience!

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