Make your healthy summer journey a tasty one

Make your healthy summer journey a tasty oneMay 15, 2023 <br>As India experiences the scorching summer, cold salads can be a refreshing and delightful addition to one’s diet. It’s an excellent option for those opting for a low-carb diet and aiming to maintain a healthy weight. To help you spice up your salad game, ShareChat creator Rashmi R Rai has come up with three no-fuss, refreshing and delicious recipes that will leave you craving more! Please note that Rashmi R Rai is a food creator and not a certified nutritionist or dietician.Cucumber SaladCucumber Salad is a total classic! Cucumber, a low-calorie vegetable is known to have high-water content, hydrating our body from the inside while keeping us full! Load your refrigerators with tonnes of cucumbers this summer because you will definitely make this recipe again and again!Ingredients:Cucumber – 2 nosBoiled black channa – 1 and 1/2 cupChopped Tomato – 1 nosChopped Onion – 1/2Lemon juice – 1-2 tablespoonsGranted Paneer – 1/2 cupChopped Coriander – 1/2 cupMint paste – 1/2 cupBlack pepper – 1-2 tablespoonsGreen chilli – chopped 2 teaspoonsSchezwan sauce – 4-6 tablespoonsSalt to tasteMethod:Peel the cucumber, and cut them into two lengthwise pieces, deseed themAdd the boiled black channa, tomato, onion, black pepper, green chilli, mint paste, Schezwan sauce and salt. Mix them all well together.Add this mix to the deseeded cucumbersDecorate this with grated paneer, chopped coriander and lemon juiceServe it fresh and enjoy this healthy snackGreen Moong SaladA chilled hearty bowl of moong salad is all you need to feel refreshed and energised. Extremely filling, easy to digest, low in calories and rich in protein, this scrumptious salad with moong dal can easily be eaten as a meal.Ingredients:Boiled green Moong dal – 1 cupChopped Cucumber – 1 cupTomato – 1Pomegranate pearls – 1 cupWalnut – 1/2 cupBlack pepper powder – 2-3 teaspoonsOlive oil – 3 tablespoonChopped Coriander – 1/2 cupLemon juice – 1-2 tablespoonsSalt to tasteMethod: Take a bowl and add all the ingredients and mix it well.Refrigerate for 10 minutes if you like your salad cold and serve immediatelyMacaroni Salad The classic macaroni salad is a must-make every year, and we can’t imagine summer without it! This creamy bowl of goodness, made with elbow macaroni, sliced vegetables and yoghurt is a healthy and delicious alternative to your pasta craving.Ingredients:Boiled wheat or multigrain macaroni – 2 cupsBoiled white chana – 1 cupChopped tomato – 1 cupChopped or diced cucumber – 1 cupBoiled sweet corn – 1/2 cupChopped cabbage – 1 cupChopped green chilli – 1-2Black pepper powder – 1 teaspoonChopped onion – 1Chinese chilli sauce – 1-2 tablespoonsYoghurt – 1-2 tablespoonsMethod:Boil the chopped cabbage if you like it soft, or use it raw if you like the crunchMix all the ingredients well and enjoy the salad(IANSlife can be contacted at [email protected])–IANS<br>IANSlife/tb