3 Flavorful and Nutritious Ways To Elevate Your Salad

Take a break from the same-old lunchtime salad by swapping out lettuce for these three hearty combos for veggie alternatives.

Spiralized Vegetables

• Vegetables such as beets, carrots and zucchini add a pop of color and a punch of nutrients to your lunchtime salad
• Added bonus: spiralized veggies stay crunchy, even with dressing added ahead of time

Hearts of Palm Noodles

• By Palmini or 365 Whole Foods
• Available in can and pouch packaging
• Just 30 calories and 6 grams net carbs per cup
• A healthful boost of 250 milligrams of potassium

Artichoke Hearts and Fresh Tomatoes

• Marinated artichoke hearts topped with fresh tomatoes
• Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants beta carotene and lycopene
• A cup of artichoke hearts packs in nearly 8 grams fiber, 25% of vitamin K and 50% of folate needs for the day

For an added burst of flavor, consider our top picks for healthful salad dressings.

Looking for other salad inspiration? Try these recipes:

• Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad
• Salmon Mango Salad
• Marinated Beet Italian Salad
• Avocado Cilantro Chicken Salad

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