5 Salads for Every Day of The Week & Their Importance

5 Salads for Every Day of The Week & Their Importance

There are two kinds of people in the world- those who like Salads and those who don’t! Well, we bet by the end of this blog you would be tempted enough to enter the territory of those who adore salads.

Keeping the fantastic health benefits aside, consuming a rainbow of vegetables and fruits each day can be one of the best lifestyle changes one can make, be it summer or winter. Over the year, salads have been underrated, overlooked as a boring and lifeless source of healthy food known to boost our immune system with essential antioxidants and vitamins. However, we fail to see the other side of the story; salads can be tempting, delicious and mouthwatering too while performing their underlying task of contributing to the health factor. We, at Meraaki, have thoughtfully curated our exclusive salad menu that not only tantalizes the taste buds but is also a powerhouse of nutrients, keeping your health factor in check.

1. Monday Detox, The Traditional Greek Way: Greek Salad

We all indulge in heavy cheat meals on our favourite day of the week, i.e. Sunday, don’t we? Mondays can be the perfect opportunity to indulge in a variety of vegetables to keep our fibre content in check. Some simple chopping of Mediterranean veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives garnished with crumbs of feta and greek salad dressing; this salad is a breeze to make. A diet like this can lower blood pressure, reduce risk of heart diseases, prevent cancer, improve eyesight, etc.

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2. Tuesday Takeover by Falafel: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

The goodness of green vegetables combined deliciously with crispy protein packed falafel. The chickpeas add the much-required protein content, and the hummus acts as a perfect heartwarming dressing. The greens like parsley, mint, coriander, etc. act as excellent herbs enhancing the vitamin content of this salad. Make your Tuesdays interesting with this salad.

3. Watermelon Wednesdays: Watermelon Feta Salad

Refreshing watermelon with zesty feta placed on a bed of health arugula leaves, this bowl is a good source of lycopene and protein. This antioxidant is known to lower the risks of developing cancer cells, cardiovascular diseases, etc.

4. Tempting Thai Thursdays: Som Tam

Sweet, spicy and tangy, this raw papaya salad combines green raw papaya, beans, and tomatoes, garnished with peanuts. Raw papaya must be consumed regularly as it entails a list of benefits. It is a fantastic source of Vitamins C, & B, potassium, magnesium, fibre, etc. and has powerful antioxidants and anti-cancer properties. This salad is not only delicious and versatile but also aids in proper digestion.

5. Flavorsome, Flavourful and Finger licking Fridays: Yaam Khao

This rice-based salad is high on the nutritional value given the presence of a variety of vegetable and herbs. Known to strengthen the immune system, heal bones, and aid in digestion, detoxification of blood, etc. this bowl of goodness is a real treat to the eyes and stomach.

Loved these salads? Check out our salad menu for more such amazing salad options to keep you busy through the week. We all know how a bowl of salad not only helps in weight control but also does wonders to our bones, muscles, and skin. Our amazing salads are sure to keep your weekday blues away while offering truckloads of nutrients. Acknowledged as the top rated restaurant in Jaipur, trust us to offer the best to you. Be smart, eat smart!

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