Two pitfalls of maintaining a steady weight loss journey are getting bored with food rotation and running out of ideas on what to prepare. Don’t worry, because we are here to save the day with a dietitian’s no-cook dinner recipe for weight loss.
The best thing about no-bake recipes? They are easy to prepare during busy weeks. With this recipe on hand, you can grab everything you need when you go grocery shopping and will be ready to make it.
This no-cook Niçoise salad is full of healthy ingredients.
Not only is this Niçoise salad delicious, but it is also extremely healthy for those looking to lose weight.
Per salad: 626 calories, 36 g fat (7 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 600 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrates (15 g fiber, 11 g sugar), 45 g protein
“Niçoise salad is one of my favorite no-cook dinner recipes. [to] prepare in a pinch with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry,” says Laura Burak, MS, RDfounder of GetNaked® Nutrition and author of Slim down with smoothies. “All you need is a bed of green, raw vegetables and top with sliced hard-boiled eggs, canned Italian tuna, rinsed cannellini beans, jarred marinated artichoke hearts, avocado and olives .”
Burak boasts: “In just a few minutes you get delicious, light glycemic balance [and] a nutritious dinner that doesn’t even require turning on the stove! »
Here’s what you’ll need and how to prepare it:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups washed green vegetables
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1/4 avocado diced
- 2 ounces Italian tuna in oil
- 4 olives
- 1/4 cup rinsed cannellini beans
- 4 potted artichokes, cut into quarters
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- a squeeze of lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Combine the above ingredients in a large salad bowl. As for the dressing, you can use the artichoke heart marinade or drizzle your salad with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
What makes this Nicoise salad beneficial for weight loss?
Burak shares, “This recipe includes a great variety of nutritious whole foods, as there are two great sources of lean protein in eggs and tuna, fiber and antioxidants from vegetables, beans and avocado, as well as as heart-healthy fats from olive oil and olives The combination of these foods will keep your blood sugar stable and keep you full and satisfied to avoid snacking after dinner. in carbs is light and healthy for your last meal of the day, and when you keep it light at night, it’s the key to losing weight.
We’ll be back right away to prepare our own Nicoise salad!
Alexa Mellardo
Alexa is the Mind + Body Associate Editor at Eat This, Not That!, overseeing the M+B channel and bringing readers interesting topics on fitness, wellness, and self-care. Learn more about Alexa
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