Put your Salad on a Spring Diet!
Photo by: James Baigrie – Good Housekeping
Salads are not always the best choice when you are watching your weight and in fact many times have more calories than a sandwich or even burger! We love this recipe from Good Housekeeping – the citrus makes it a fresh spring salad. Plus it’s not just healthy, it’s delicious, making it a guilt free lunch to serve to the ladies or a special addition to your Easter Menu.
Citrus-Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Recalling the down-home taste of classic ambrosia (minus all the diet-derailing mayo), this refreshing first course is only 110 calories and has a deliciously tart dressing you whip up using lime and other juices.
For more healthy salad recipes Go to> GoodHousekeeping.com
Salads to beware of:
- Chicken Caesar salad
- Chef’s salad
- Cobb salad
- Spinach Salad
Ways to keep your salad healthy:
- Don’t add cheese, meat and nuts to your salad or select just one. You can get protein from these items but they are also high in fat.
- Dress your salad at the table by dipping or drizzling the dressing on with a fork. This will save hundreds of calories. Two tablespoons is the recommended serving size.
- If you are adding chicken to your salad, the recommended serving is 3 ounces.
- Mix your greens. Try romaine, spring mix, arugula, radicchio or spinach.
- Replace meat and cheese with beans and whole grains like quinoa and couscous on your salads.
- Try adding fruits and vegetables for texture.
- Skip the bread or rolls with your salads.
Beware of salads served in restaurants, they can be surprisingly high in calories!
