This healthy bowl of salad is very simple to prepare and loaded with protein, vitamins and fiber. Lower intake of dietary fiber is positively related to total cholesterol and LDL levels. So here is a low caloric recipe which can help us increase our intake of dietary fiber and also full of flavors.
Prep time : 10 mins
Cooking time : 15 mins
Recommended portion Size : 1 serve
| Ingredients | 2 serves |
| Mixed Sprouts, boiled | ¼ cup, 25g |
| Corn, boiled | 2 tbsp., 20g |
| Black olives, thinly sliced | 1 tbsp. |
| Onions, chopped | ½ cup. |
| Tomatoes, chopped | ½ cup. |
| Cumin powder | ¼ tsp. |
| Red Chilli Flakes | ¼ tsp. |
| Pomegranate seeds | 1 tbsp. |
| Rock salt | to taste |
| Lime juice | 1 tbsp. |
Method
Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and serve. Add the lime juice just before serving to prevent release of water from the vegetables.
Did you know? Olives contain healthy mono saturated fat which has been found to increase HDL, the good cholesterol.
Nutritive value
| Energy | Protein | CHO | Fats | Na | Dietary |
| ( kcal) | (G) | (G) | (G) | (mg) | fiber(g) |
| 64 | 2 | 12.5 | 1.5 | 161 | 2.5 |
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