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| Salad with Grapes, Avocado, and Nuts |
A vegan diet can help with weight gain if followed correctly. It depends on choosing plant-based foods that are rich in calories, such as nuts, avocados, whole grains, legumes, and healthy oils like olive oil and coconut oil.
Additionally, eating frequent, calorie-dense meals may help you achieve your goal. It's also important to ensure you're consuming enough plant-based proteins to support muscle building along with weight gain. Will a vegan diet help me gain weight?
Ingredients
A bunch of fresh arugula
1 cup of mixed green and red grapes, halved
1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
½ cup of mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar for a lighter taste)
1 tablespoon of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
100 grams of goat cheese, cut into small pieces (or use vegan cheese)
¼ cup of walnuts (or pecans)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of olive oil (optional, for added richness)
Instructions for Arugula Salad with Grapes, Avocado, and Nuts:
1. In a large mixing bowl, place the arugula, halved grapes, diced avocado, and onion rings. Gently toss the ingredients together.
2. Add the goat cheese pieces and mixed nuts to the bowl.
3. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, and olive oil (if using), then season with salt and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
5. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with walnuts for extra crunch. Serve immediately.
Suggestions:
You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
For extra protein, you can include chickpeas or grilled tofu.
To make it heartier, add a grain like quinoa or farro.