A Sweet and Tropical Flat-Belly Salad

By Jenny Sugar

Updated on 6/12/2017 at 4:15 AM

Ab exercises aren't the only piece in solving the flat-belly puzzle — diet plays a huge role, too, and this salad recipe is key. Made with fiber-rich Bibb lettuce, this salad gets an extra boost from hydrating cucumbers that help flush out the digestive system. The enzymes in the pineapple ease digestion, and besides adding a unique sweetness to the dish, blueberries are proven to diminish belly fat. Avocado and almonds not only add bloat-reducing fiber, but since they're both considered MUFAs (monounsaturated fats), they also help keep belly fat at bay. Basically, this salad is what flat-belly dreams are made of.

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At 340 calories, this Summer-inspired salad offers over 10 grams of fiber and 6.3 grams of protein. Top it with your favorite easily digestible protein such as grilled chicken, salmon, or tofu for a light, refreshing, and filling meal.

Pineapple Blueberry Salad With Lemon Chia Seed Dressing

Cook Time15 mins
Yield1 serving
Calories340

From Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness

INGREDIENTS

    • For the salad:
    • 2 cups Bibb lettuce
    • 1/3 cucumber, diced
    • 1/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks
    • 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
    • 1/4 avocado, diced
    • 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
    • For the lemon chia seed dressing:
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (juice from half a lemon)
    • 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1/4 teaspoon chia seeds

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Place salad ingredients in a bowl.

    2. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Drizzle onto salad, and enjoy!