How to build a healthier salad

Salad is a versatile dish that you can customize to meet your needs and preferences. Because it’s so customizable, you can add salad to just about any meal to help meet your nutritional needs. In fact, depending on what you add to your salad, sometimes it can be a meal in and of itself.

To build a healthy salad, make sure to add great sources of protein and fiber. Protein is essential for a number of functions in your body and fiber will improve your digestive health and keep your gut microbiota happy.

For protein, you could add chicken slices, baked tofu, chickpeas or kidney beans. Fiber sources include beans, chickpeas, lentils, nuts, seeds, and fruit.

And of course, what is a salad without the dressing? Homemade versions are easy to make, and can be healthier and less expensive, too.