My daughter was 3 and hooked to Disney Movies, especially those which had Princesses as prominent charecters, Ariel from The Little Mermaid and Belle from Beauty and The Beast were her hot favourites. So of course, she tried to copy their dialogues, their looks and generally idolised them. This might not sound very politically correct in today's times, but am talking of nearly 18 years ago and man, she really worshipped those animated divas on the screen! So, while I used to struggle to get nutritious, wholesome meals down her tummy at every meal, I hit upon the idea of telling her that if she ate beetroot, she would get red, rosy cheeks like all those cartoon Princesses she loved so much, and to my sheer joy and wonder, this beetroot salad is something she developed a fondness for and I did not have to then make any effort to get her to finish that portion of the meal from her plate, ever! She has long since outgrown her Disney fixation, she now has real, strong and motivating women as her role models, but continues to never ever say no to beetroot till this day :) That's the story behind the name for this simple, healthy salad !

This is a twist on carrot salad. I needed something a bit different and began experimenting with other ingredients. When left to marinate the flavors marry perfectly!

Healthy carrot and corn salad with tangy dressing

Very cooling and dehydrating salads

Boiled beetroots and fresh tomatoes are cut in small cubes and mixed with watercress. A pleasure to the eyes!

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#sesamepeanutHere comes the healthy, yummy and some light options. Get bored of simple salads. Though salads are full of nutrients.Here veggies are frozen , you can have partially cooked and with peanuts it will enhance the flavor and give a good crunchy flavor.

#nofireKosambari is a typical South Indian Salad made from pulses (split legumes) which is called Moong Lentil. In Marathi, all salads are collectively called koshmbir.This salad is eaten as snacks but usually as a part of a full course meal.Kosambari is distributed during festivals and on special occasions. It is distributed to masses during Ganesha Chaturthi and Sri Rama Navami.During Varamahalakshmi and Gowri festivals, women invite each other and exchange Kosambari along with turmeric and vermilion to celebrate divinity in the feminine.Kosambari' contains a number of veggies that are high in fiber content, so they can stimulate the production of healthy digestive juices.Kosambari is known to be one of the best natural remedies for constipation, as the fiber content in it can flush out the accumulated waste from the intestines.The pulses present in ‘Kosambari' are rich in protein content, which enable better muscle growth.south Indians, eat this salad as it is or with hot steamed rice. however, I recommend you to try this for having in morning breakfast or evening snacks.Furthermore, this salad is so attractive, that you can pack to your kid's lunch box as well. Let's prepare it.

This is a classic basic chicken salad. The chicken is the feature. It’s roasted chicken to a perfect moist juicy start and then just some seasoning and mayonaise for really flavorful chicken salad. I served it here in pita bread but it's great in a salad or on toasted bread or a soft roll.

This is a simple variation of a nam chim (Thai dipping sauce), which usually uses coconut sugar, fish sauce, manao (a Thai citrus fruit) juice and red chili peppers. I think the addition of honey and Tabasco makes the flavor more complex. The carrot tastes gentler when it's briefly stir-fried rather than left raw.Red onions don't need to be soaked in water since they don't taste that harsh; just mix them with the stir fried carrots at Step 4. Stir fry the carrots to your desired doneness. The sauce or dressing will be more fragrant if you use citrus fruits in season instead of lemon juice. For 2 servings. Recipe by gingamom

Not 17 anymore, but still dealing with those random pimples! So, I’m trying to get more veggies in, and this Asian-style carrot salad has become my go-to. It’s absolutely delicious! It feels so soothing to shave the carrots, and carrots are packed with vitamins for your skin and eyes. They help keep your digestion smooth and might even help balance hormones. For this recipe, I chop the middle part of the carrot to use for fried rice (waste not, want not!). Then, I mix up a quick dressing with soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, sesame seeds, scallions, and a little chili oil if I want it spicy. Toss it all together, and you’ve got a salad that’s easy, tasty, and good for you! Plus, you can store it in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!