💡 Tired after a long day of fasting? These 4 ultra-fresh salads that are easy to prepare will help you regain energy without weighing down your stomach. Discover these recipes ideal for a healthy and balanced breaking of the fast!
🥗 Why prioritize salads for breaking the fast?
The Ramadan fast is an intense spiritual moment, but it also tests your body. After several hours without eating or drinking, your stomach needs gentleness. However, rushing to heavy dishes can cause discomfort.
👉 Salads are an excellent option:
✅ Light but filling
✅ Rich in fiber to avoid nighttime cravings
✅ Easy to digest, ideal after a day of fasting
✅ Full of vitamins to recharge your batteries
💡 Bonus: They are quick to prepare and can be made in advance.
🥄 1. Lentil & smoked salmon salad: filling and protein-rich
Why adopt it?
Lentils are an excellent source of plant-based proteins and fiber, which helps to curb hunger without heaviness. Paired with smoked salmon, rich in omega-3, this salad becomes a perfect ally for your health.
📝 Ingredients:
- 200 g of green lentils
- 100 g of smoked salmon
- 1 shallot
- Fresh chives
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of raspberry vinegar
- Salt, pepper
🥗 Preparation:
1️⃣ Cook the lentils and let them cool.
2️⃣ Cut the smoked salmon into strips.
3️⃣ Mix the lentils, salmon, minced shallot, and chives.
4️⃣ Season with olive oil, raspberry vinegar, salt, and pepper.
🟢 Tip: Prepare this salad a few hours in advance so that the flavors blend well!
🥒 2. Moroccan cucumber, feta & mint salad: guaranteed freshness!
Why adopt it?
After a day of fasting, your body needs hydration! This ultra-refreshing Moroccan salad combines the crunchiness of cucumber, the sweetness of feta, and the freshness of mint.
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers
- 150 g of feta
- Fresh mint
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt, pepper
🥗 Preparation:
1️⃣ Cut the cucumber into dice and crumble the feta.
2️⃣ Add the chopped mint.
3️⃣ Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
4️⃣ Salt and pepper to taste.
🟢 Tip: Let it rest for 30 minutes in the fridge before serving for an even more refreshing effect!
🍗 3. On-the-go chicken salad: ideal if you’re not at home!
Why adopt it?
If you need to break the fast away from home, this complete salad is easy to transport and full of energy thanks to the chicken, vegetables, and avocado.
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 grilled chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 avocado
- Arugula
- 2 tbsp of corn
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Orange juice
- Salt, pepper
🥗 Preparation:
1️⃣ Grill the chicken and cut it into pieces.
2️⃣ Add the diced vegetables.
3️⃣ Season with olive oil and orange juice.
4️⃣ Mix and enjoy!
🟢 Tip: Put it in an airtight container, and it will be ready to take anywhere!
🍉 4. Exotic fruit salad: a sweet and vitamin-rich touch
Why adopt it?
Fruits are perfect at the end of a meal: they rehydrate your body, provide a dose of natural sugar, and aid digestion.
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 mango
- 2 kiwis
- 1 papaya
- Pomegranate seeds
- Lime juice
- Mint leaves
🍓 Preparation:
1️⃣ Cut all the fruits into pieces.
2️⃣ Add the pomegranate seeds.
3️⃣ Drizzle with lime juice.
4️⃣ Sprinkle with fresh mint.
🟢 Tip: Chill the salad before serving for an explosion of flavors!
🏆 The ultimate advice for a balanced Ramadan
💡 According to the WHO, it is recommended to break the fast with dates and water before eating a balanced meal.
👉 These salads are ideal for avoiding fatigue and promoting good digestion.
So, which one will you try tonight? 😍
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