Cold vegetable salad series for weight loss: cilantro and green pepper salad, three-color salad, etc.
Cilantro and green bell pepper salad
coriander
Spicy and delicious, good for digestion
Green pepper
Prepare 500g of cilantro and 250g of green bell pepper.
Wash the cilantro, cut it into sections, and marinate it briefly with salt; wash the green bell pepper and cut it into strips.
For cooking, mix together shredded scallions, chili oil, MSG, salt, vinegar, soy sauce, chopped cilantro, and shredded green bell pepper, then plate and serve.
★This dish is characterized by its spicy and flavorful taste, and is rich in nutrients. Cilantro is a versatile ingredient in cold dishes, and green peppers can be replaced with cucumber, radish, water chestnuts, etc. The flavor can also be adjusted according to local preferences. Both cilantro and green peppers are beneficial for lowering cholesterol and aiding weight loss.
Three-color cold salad
Fresh lotus root, cabbage, carrot
Refreshing and not greasy, with good color and taste
Prepare 100 grams each of fresh lotus root, cabbage, and carrot, and wash them all.
Cut fresh lotus root into small pieces and blanch them in boiling water; cut cabbage and carrots into diamond-shaped pieces the size of coins and blanch them in boiling water.
To prepare the sauce, mix sugar, soy sauce, and other seasonings together. Place the chopped vegetables (in a 1:3 ratio) on a plate, pour the sauce over them, and mix well.
★Characteristics of Cold Dishes: Cold dishes are the most convenient option for adding to a meal. If you use calorie-free vegetables, mushrooms, or seaweed, you don't need to worry about exceeding your calorie limit. However, avoid using too much oil or sugar in the dressing. Furthermore, all ingredients should be finely chopped and the dressing poured over them just before eating.
★This dish is refreshing, cuts through greasiness, and has a perfect balance of sour, sweet, and salty flavors. There are many ways to make a cold dish with fresh lotus root, and the ingredients are quite flexible. Depending on personal preference, you can add scallions, ginger, minced garlic, chili peppers, etc. Fresh lotus root paired with cabbage and carrots is low in calories and, when eaten raw, can aid in weight loss and fitness.
Mixed shredded cabbage
Cabbage and red pepper
coriander
Strengthen the spleen and stomach, and reduce weight.
Prepare 250g of tender cabbage leaves, 10g of cilantro, and 50g of red chili peppers, and wash them all.
Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water, then rinse them in cold water, drain them, and shred them. Place them on a plate. Chop the cilantro into sections and shred the red chili peppers.
To cook, sprinkle salt on shredded cabbage, mix well, marinate for 30 minutes, drain the brine, add shredded red bell pepper and cilantro, and sprinkle with MSG, sesame oil, minced ginger and shredded garlic.
★This dish is characterized by its vibrant colors and light, refreshing taste. The combination of three vegetarian ingredients helps with weight loss and fat reduction.
★Benefits of Cabbage: Cabbage, also known as head cabbage, contains protein, fat, calcium, iron, phosphorus, carotene, vitamin E, and vitamin U. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, fighting cancer, and aiding in weight loss.
Stir-fried pickled mustard greens
turnip
Carrots are fresh, salty, and spicy, and are good for your health.
Red chili peppers
Prepare 350 grams of Chinese cabbage, 50 grams of carrot, and 10 grams of red chili pepper, and wash them all.
Cut the carrots into thin strips and place them on a plate; cut the cabbage into thin strips, blanch it in boiling water, rinse it with cold water, drain it, and place it on top of the carrot strips; cut the red chili peppers into strips.
Heat cooking oil, add chili threads and fry until crispy. Sprinkle the fried chili threads, scallion threads, ginger threads, Sichuan peppercorn oil, salt, and MSG evenly on a plate and mix well.
★This dish is characterized by its fresh aroma, spiciness, and saltiness, making it delicious and palatable. All three types of vegetables used in this dish have weight-loss benefits.
★The Benefits of Chili Peppers Chili peppers are pungent and warming in nature. Modern medical research has found that chili peppers contain protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. The capsaicin they contain can promote fat metabolism and prevent fat accumulation in the body.
Sweet and sour spicy lettuce
Lettuce is sweet and sour, crisp and tender, and helps to promote qi and water.
Prepare 500 grams of lettuce, peel and wash it.
Slice the pre-cooked lettuce, marinate it with salt, drain off the salt, and then mix it with sugar, vinegar, and MSG.
Heat oil in a wok, add chili peppers and stir-fry until fragrant. Pour the hot oil over the lettuce, mix well, and serve.
★This dish features lettuce, which can be prepared in many ways. Different seasonings can be used to create various salads, such as spicy lettuce, red oil lettuce, sauce-dressed lettuce, sweet and sour lettuce, mustard lettuce, oil-spicy lettuce, and "strange flavor" lettuce. The choice of ingredients is also wide, including carrots, sesame seeds, bamboo shoots, peanuts, and dried shrimp, all of which can be used as dressings.
★Benefits of Lettuce: Lettuce is highly nutritious, containing protein, a small amount of fat and carbohydrates, and is rich in minerals and vitamins. It has a bitter taste and is cold in nature, benefiting the five internal organs, clearing the meridians, promoting qi and water metabolism, and is also helpful for weight loss.
