A high-fiber diet isn’t just important for gut health (although it certainly is); it’s also a critical component of weight loss by helping you feel full with less food. The Easy Fiber-Rich Salad proves you can get all of these amazing benefits without missing out on exciting, refreshing flavors. Walnuts bring the crunch, white beans bring on the hearty protein, carrots and red peppers bring the juiciness and brightness, and the tangy, garlicky dressing only adds to the flavor. So, every part of the Easy Fiber-Rich Salad, which really is as speedy and simple to make as it sounds, brings something to the party. Thankfully, all you need to bring is your appetite and a fork!
Ingredients
- 10 walnuts, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 10 olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn, rinsed
- 1 small carrot, chopped
- 1 small red pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Step 1 –Add the walnuts, the onions, the cabbage, the lettuce, the olives, the white beans, the corn, the carrots, and the red peppers to a large bowl.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, whisk the garlic, the lemon juice, the vinegar, and the olive oil together.
Step 3 –Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Step 4 –Serve.
