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The Easy 3-Ingredient Salads That Speed Up Your Metabolism

June 12, 2017 by Emily Belfiore
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Losing weight almost always involves salads. While these healthy meals may not be the most exciting dishes, they’re definitely the best if you’re trying to drop a few pounds. Most salads call for a lot of different ingredients that are a hassle to find and take a lot of time to chop.

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To help you save some time in the kitchen and still get all the healthy benefits of a salad, we found some easy salad recipes that only need 3 ingredients! Click through our slideshow to find out how to make these tasty salads that with speed up your metabolism.  

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This salad calls for spinach, pumpkin seeds, and cucumber. Pumpkin seeds speed up the metabolism and help burn more calories during digestion. These health benefits combined with the spinach and cucumber make an amazing salad for weight loss. 

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Combine kale, red onion, and cherry tomatoes to get the nutritious benefits of this salad. 

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All this salad needs is green cabbage with dill, fennel, and grated carrots. Fennel seeds boost the metabolism and are even great at supressing your appetite.

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Top each of these healthy salad with this tasty, fat-burning DIY dressing. It calls for: 

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1-2 tablespoons raw honey, as needed for sweetness

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

Author:

Associate Editor

Emily Belfiore is a former associate editor of SheFinds. She wrote beauty, weight loss, wellness and celebrity stories for the site. She is a pop culture enthusiast.

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Sipping spearmint tea for relaxation and digestion.
Various types of bread displayed on a wooden surface.
Fresh bakery items from Costco, including cakes and pastries.
Woman holding her head, feeling overwhelmed or stressed.
Woman experiencing joint pain, indicating health issues.
Vibrant assortment of groceries from Shutterstock image.
Popular fast food options from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to her aromatic cup of coffee.
Assorted bagels with blueberries and butter on a wooden board.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil for healthy cooking.
Top view of Brazilian food dish with rice, beans, and chicken.
Checking time on a watch during breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwiches in a grocery store.
Cooked salmon served with rice, avocado, and greens.
Inside view of a Costco store showcasing various products.
Woman taking magnesium supplement for health benefits.
Selection of S'mores brownies and baked ricotta from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast served with fries and mixed salad.
Frozen pizza options available in a grocery store aisle.
Delicious fried fish and fries on a plate