12 Mistakes That Are Making Your Healthy Salad Unhealthy

12 Mistakes That Are Making Your Healthy Salad Unhealthy

12 Mistakes That Are Making Your Healthy Salad Unhealthy

From overdoing the cheese, putting in too much dressing, adding croutons, cutting veggies the wrong size to not tossing it and more, watch till the end to learn about all of them.

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Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
1. Using Store Bought Dressing - 00:47
2. Overdoing The Cheese - 01:47
3. Not Washing Your Greens - 02:22
4. Putting ingredients In The Wrong Order - 03:39
5. Adding Your Dressing Right Away - 04:15
6. Adding Unhealthy Crunchy Toppings - 05:01
7. Piling On The Nuts And Fruit - 05:45
8. Pouring On Too Much Dressing - 06:27
9. Cutting Veggies The Wrong Size - 07:12
10. Adding The Same Boring Protein - 07:50
11. Sticking With The Usual Base - 08:42
12. Not Tossing It - 09:21

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Summary:
1. Using Store Bought Dressing: Salad dressings and vinaigrettes marry all of the components together, making a bowl full of bits and pieces into a cohesive meal. Dressings add pops of flavor, whether heat, acid, or even a touch of sweetness, to balance everything out.

2. Overdoing The Cheese: Cheese isn’t a bad salad topping—it’s a good source of calcium and contains protein. But the wrong type can easily sabotage your salad.

3. Not Washing Your Greens: Do you own a salad spinner? If not, and you enjoy salad, then it might be time to invest in one. That’s because whether you buy greens from a bag or a whole head of your favorite leafy green, you should wash them and dry them properly.

4. Putting ingredients In The Wrong Order: The crown jewels in most salads are the mix-ins, whether summer tomatoes, fresh figs or tender cubes of avocado. The issue with all these additions is that they’re heavy, and often wind up at the bottom of the bowl, lost under a pile of lightweight greens.

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Content

0.429 -> Salads are supposed to be light, healthy and fun.
2.94 -> And you might think that they’re one of the easiest things to make.
5.68 -> Just take a handful of greens, throw on some add-ins and dress it, right?
9.88 -> Nope.
10.88 -> Hi viewers and welcome back to another bestie video!
13.6 -> People who are trying to eat healthier often choose salad because they think it will help
16.83 -> them to lose or maintain a healthy weight.
19.7 -> But many times the salad that they make at home or that they order in a restaurant is
23.68 -> unhealthy, full of fat and high in calories.
27.46 -> So what’s turning such a healthy food into an unhealthy one?
31.3 -> For that, keep watching today’s video where we’ll tell you what salad blunders you’ve
35.63 -> been making.
36.63 -> From overdoing the cheese, putting in too much dressing, adding croutons, cutting veggies
41.74 -> the wrong size to not tossing it and more, watch till the end to learn about all of them.
48.62 -> Using Store Bought Dressing: Salad dressings and vinaigrettes marry all of the components
53.469 -> together, making a bowl full of bits and pieces into a cohesive meal.
58.75 -> Dressings add pops of flavor, whether heat, acid, or even a touch of sweetness, to balance
63.43 -> everything out.
64.8 -> Unfortunately, many of these can be full of fat and sugar, adding tons of unwanted calories
70.18 -> and masking the natural flavors otherwise found in the salad.
74.45 -> Making your own refreshing and tasty not to mention healthier salad dressings at home
78.27 -> is simple— and requires just a few of your pantry staples.
81.99 -> May we suggest this basic vinaigrette to start?
85.02 -> It uses only four ingredients and works with just about every salad combination.
89.95 -> Just add 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 100 milliliter vinegar, and 200 milliliter
96.06 -> olive oil to a canning jar.
98.33 -> Cover with lid and shake vigorously.
100.1 -> Have you ever tried homemade salad dressing?
103 -> Share with us your favourite homemade recipe down below in the comments section!
109.299 -> Overdoing The Cheese: Cheese isn’t a bad salad topping—it’s a good source of calcium
114.329 -> and contains protein.
116.15 -> But the wrong type can easily sabotage your salad.
119.78 -> It’s a big culprit of hidden calories and fat, particularly if you’re ordering out.
125.54 -> Stick to grated varieties like Parmesan, which go further and are better distributed throughout,
131.419 -> or look for low fat mozzarella or feta.
134.419 -> Even though feta can be a little high in sodium, it’s a lower fat cheese with more flavor,
139.019 -> so you can back off the quantity.
143.48 -> Not Washing Your Greens: Do you own a salad spinner?
146.76 -> If not, and you enjoy salad, then it might be time to invest in one.
151.529 -> That's because whether you buy greens from a bag or a whole head of your favorite leafy
155.309 -> green, you should wash them and dry them properly.
159.519 -> Particularly if you bought them at a farmers' market, they're probably pretty dirty and
163.4 -> may even have a few critters burrowed deep inside.
165.95 -> So, a quick rinse won't suffice.
169.029 -> Aside from giving the leaves an inadequate wash, another thing people tend to mess up,
173.779 -> when prepping greens, is drying them.
175.98 -> Patting them with a towel will still leave some water on the leaves, which means the
180.099 -> dressing won't adhere.
181.339 -> A salad spinner is ideal in this situation.
183.849 -> You can also place the greens in a bowl in the sink.
187.62 -> Fill it with water, add a few ice cubes if the leaves seem limp, swish it around, change
192.519 -> the water and repeat until the water is clear of all sand or dirt.
196.159 -> Then, the fun part: Loosely wrap the greens in paper towels and place them in a plastic
201.7 -> grocery or produce bag.
203.31 -> Tie it closed and gently toss it up and down a few times.
206.939 -> Remove the lettuce; it should be dry.
209.249 -> Washing them properly helps to remove dirt and pesticide residue.
213.349 -> Drying the greens helps the dressing to stick, allowing a little dressing to go a long way.
220.31 -> Putting ingredients In The Wrong Order: The crown jewels in most salads are the mix-ins,
225.379 -> whether summer tomatoes, fresh figs or tender cubes of avocado.
229.26 -> The issue with all these additions is that they're heavy, and often wind up at the bottom
233.299 -> of the bowl, lost under a pile of lightweight greens.
237.219 -> The trick for avoiding this is to toss the greens first, then toss the vegetables or
241.389 -> fruits in a separate bowl in a small amount of the same dressing.
245.469 -> Right before serving, arrange the extras atop the salad, and finish the dish with something
250.439 -> crunchy.
251.439 -> You can use nuts, puffed quinoa or amaranth.
256.35 -> Adding Your Dressing Right Away: Of course, drizzling on your vinaigrette is perfectly
261.22 -> fine if you're planning on eating immediately.
263.72 -> But if you're making a salad for later, do yourself a favor and hold off.
267.93 -> The acid and salt in dressing causes the vegetables in your salad to start breaking down.
272.84 -> So hours from now, when it's time to eat, you're stuck with a limp, soggy mess.
277.889 -> Ideally, you want to store your dressing separately and toss it with your salad at the last minute.
283.48 -> But if you don't want to deal with multiple containers, put your dressing in first, before
287.94 -> adding any veggies.
289.819 -> By doing so, it will sit at the bottom of your container or bowl instead of coating
294.11 -> every single leaf.
296.11 -> Your salad will stay fresh, crisp, and delicious until you're ready to eat it.
303.11 -> Adding Unhealthy Crunchy Toppings: Crunchy toppings like croutons, fried wontons, or
308.32 -> crispy sesame sticks can quickly negate your healthy lunch intentions.
312.91 -> All of these are fried, so you get a lot of extra fat there.
316.419 -> If you’re eating out, look for salad bars that offer dried soy nuts for that crunchy
321.4 -> texture.
322.71 -> Even better, bring your lunch and make our own healthier crunchies by baking off chunks
326.5 -> of multigrain bread or strips of raw wonton wrappers in the oven until crispy.
331.9 -> You can also break up snacks like baked pita chips, crisps and thins to toss on top.
337.569 -> You’ll use much less than a serving size, so they won’t bust your calorie count and
342.61 -> will deliver that salty crunch you crave.
347.11 -> Piling On The Nuts And Fruit: Dried cranberries and nuts are a match made in salad heaven,
353.419 -> but the combo isn’t such a dream for your waistline.
356.58 -> Dried fruit is one of those things people love to add to a salad, but if you don’t
360.83 -> measure it, you can easily add several extra servings of fruit, which is a lot of sugar.
366.06 -> The same goes for nuts like walnuts or almonds, which can push your fat intake over the edge.
371.949 -> Be sure to measure out one serving of dried fruit and try coarsely chopping your nuts
376.56 -> so you use less and still get texture and flavor with every bite.
380.389 -> You can also try swapping out dried fruit for baked coconut chips for a sweet taste
384.509 -> with a punch of fiber and iron.
388.849 -> Pouring On Too Much Dressing: Drowning your salad in too much dressing is the number one
393.889 -> way to mess up your salad.
394.949 -> You may think that the more dressing the better because that's where all the flavor comes
399.21 -> from, but there's nothing less appetizing than a salad that's dripping in oil.
403.56 -> If you've accidentally added too much, try throwing in more greens to correct the ratio.
408.31 -> While the ratio of the dressing to salad is very important, it's also wise to not dump
412.59 -> the dressing right on top of the salad.
415.039 -> For one, you might add too much dressing.
417.409 -> And two, the dressing won't be evenly distributed.
420.32 -> Instead, coat a bowl like the one you're going to serve it in in dressing and add the salad
425.08 -> to it.
426.09 -> Then, toss the salad in the bowl so that the dressing can evenly coat the greens.
433.439 -> Cutting Veggies The Wrong Size: Salads are meant to be eaten one bite at a time, so cutting
438.259 -> your veggies too large or not making them uniform in size creates a problem.
443.31 -> Each bite should have a little bit of everything in the salad.
446.599 -> No one wants one large piece of lettuce or a large chunk of cucumber.
450.36 -> With that said, no one wants itsy bitsy pieces of onion that they can't pick up with a fork.
456.46 -> Make sure to chop your greens in addition to all your other veggies; the salad will
460.72 -> be much easier to eat if they're small.
463.229 -> If you have onions, peppers, and cucumbers in your salad, try cutting them up all the
467.139 -> same size.
468.139 -> It will make a big difference.
471.819 -> Adding The Same Boring Protein: Because boneless, skinless chicken breast is high in protein
477.27 -> and low in fat, it’s a favorite among health-conscious folks.
480.8 -> Yes, there are ways to make lean chicken breast taste great.
484.129 -> But, it shouldn’t be your only option.
486.37 -> Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are also relatively low-fat, yet less prone to drying
491.509 -> out.
492.509 -> Hard-boiled or soft-boiled eggs are another fun and easy protein topper, as is jarred
497.289 -> or canned tuna, salmon or shrimp.
500.04 -> You can also go plant-based with pre-marinated tofu cubes, roasted chickpeas or any kind
504.759 -> of bean.
505.949 -> Eating protein rich foods everyday can be very beneficial to your body, and no we’re
510.879 -> not just talking about muscle building.
512.82 -> To find out all the benefits, watch this video titled “Eating More Protein Would Do This
516.589 -> To Your Body”
517.87 -> Now back to Mistakes That Are Turning Your Healthy Salad Unhealthy
524.01 -> Sticking With The Usual Base: If you have visited your local farmers market this year,
528.62 -> you will notice there are a ton of greens available outside of the customary arugula,
532.31 -> spinach, kale, and romaine.
535.16 -> Search for seasonal leafy greens for your salad base, like mache′, mesclun, dandelion
540.57 -> greens, microgreens, baby kale, chicory, and escarole.
545.01 -> Adding a variety of greens will not only give you multiple health benefits, but will also
548.6 -> add flavor and texture to your salad.
551.26 -> And unless you’re making a wedge salad or using it for lettuce wraps, refrain from buying
555.46 -> the basketball sized iceberg heads as they add minimal nutritional value.
562.97 -> Not Tossing It: Do you portion your salad into a bowl and then pour on the dressing?
568.74 -> If so, you’re ending up with some pieces that are drenched and others that are dry,
572.88 -> which isn’t very pleasant.
574.92 -> Take a cue from restaurants and drizzle on the dressing, toss well to coat using tongs
579.49 -> or two forks, then divide it up.
581.95 -> You’ll use a lot less dressing that way but each bite will be coated and flavorful.
586.69 -> How often do you eat salad?
588.02 -> What are your preferred ingredients for a salad?
590.55 -> Are they healthy?
591.55 -> Unhealthy?
592.55 -> Let us know in the comments section below!

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