Veg Salad for Weight Loss Hung Curd Rainbow Salad

Author: Sudha 

Serves: 2 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Looking for a quick and healthy veg salad for weight loss? This colorful hung curd rainbow salad is packed with fresh vegetables. It includes protein-rich hung curd. There’s also a touch of crunch from walnuts and cashews. It’s perfect for clean eating and low-calorie diets.

“Veg Salad for Weight Loss Rainbow Crunch Salad with Hung Curd Dressing includes crunchy nuts and a creamy probiotic-rich dressing. It’s a perfect healthy meal for two. You can enjoy it whether you’re on a weight loss journey or want to eat clean. Eating clean helps you feel great.

Why You’ll Love This Salad:

• Low-calorie and nutrient-dense
• High in fiber and antioxidants
• Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
• Ready in under 15 minutes

Ingredients (for 2 servings):

• 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper – chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper – chopped
• 1/2 cup green cabbage – shredded
• 1/2 cup purple cabbage – shredded
• 7–8 cashews – roasted
• 2 tbsp hung curd – thick and creamy
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes

Salt and black pepper to taste

• Few walnuts – roughly chopped
• 2 drops peanut oil (optional)

Step-by-Step Recipe:

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

Finely chop both red and yellow bell peppers. Shred green and purple cabbage separately. Soak cabbage in hot water for 1 minute, then strain and keep aside. Do not cover to retain crunch.

Step 2: Roast the Cashews

Heat a non-stick pan. Add 2 drops of peanut oil (optional). Add cashews and roast on medium heat until golden. Sprinkle red chili flakes, toss, and remove from pan.

Step 3: Sauté the Bell Peppers

Add the chopped bell peppers to the same pan. Roast on high heat for 1 minute, then turn off the heat. Please leave them in the hot pan to stay slightly crisp.

Step 4: Make the Dressing

In a bowl, whisk hung curd with salt and pepper. Keep chilled until serving.

Step 5: Assemble the Salad

In a serving bowl, layer the cabbage first. Add roasted bell peppers and cashews. Spoon the hung curd dressing on top. Toss gently before serving and garnish with walnuts for extra crunch.

Pro Tips from Foodies-Cooking:

• Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best texture.
• Always chill the hung curd dressing for a refreshing bite.
• Add lemon juice or herbs for extra zing.

Health Benefits:

• Bell Peppers – Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants
• Cabbage – Supports digestion and detox
• Hung Curd – Full of probiotics and calcium
• Nuts – Healthy fats for the heart and brain

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve as a light lunch or healthy dinner starter.
• Pair with a bowl of soup or grilled paneer for a full meal.
• Ideal for summer or post-workout refreshments.

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Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper – chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper – chopped
• 1/2 cup green cabbage – shredded
• 1/2 cup purple cabbage – shredded
• 7 –8 cashews – roasted
• 2 tbsp hung curd – thick and creamy
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Few walnuts – roughly chopped
• 2 drops peanut oil optional

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Vegetables
• Finely chop both red and yellow bell peppers. Shred green and purple cabbage separately. Soak cabbage in hot water for 1 minute, then strain and keep aside. Do not cover to retain crunch.
• Roast the Cashews
• Heat a non-stick pan. Add 2 drops of peanut oil (optional). Add cashews and roast on medium heat until golden. Sprinkle red chili flakes, toss, and remove from pan.
• Sauté the Bell Peppers
• In the same pan, add the chopped bell peppers. Roast on high heat for 1 minute, then turn off the heat. Please leave them in the hot pan to stay slightly crisp.
• Make the Dressing
• In a bowl, whisk hung curd with salt and pepper. Keep chilled until serving.
• Assemble the Salad
• In a serving bowl, layer the cabbage first. Add roasted bell peppers and cashews. Spoon the hung curd dressing on top. Toss gently before serving and garnish with walnuts for extra crunch.