Most weight loss plans allow you to have salads, as they can be very nutritious for you. Salads contain leafy greens and vegetables, and with some creativity you can add on other, tasty ingredients to truly satisfy your appetite. While you are watching your weight go down, or if you have not yet begun your diet, these three creative salads will keep you on track and prevent you from getting tired of the same, basic salad each day.
- Greek Salad
This is a satisfying salad that contains lots of protein in the feta cheese. Use romaine lettuce, small tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion for the salad. For yummy add-ons, use pitted black olives (diced) mixed with a small amount of chopped garlic.
For the dressing:
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup skim milk
1 clove garlic
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
6-8 oz. crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese
¼ tsp or more crushed red pepper (optional)
Pour vinegar, lemon juice, skim milk and garlic into a food processor, and then combine. While machine is running slowly add in the olive oil and the feta and parmesan cheese. If using the crushed red pepper, season to taste.
Remember your portion control with the dressing. The dressing is low-calorie, but with the cheese you need to only use 2 tablespoons per salad serving.
- Bacon, Cauliflower, and Broccoli Salad
The bacon in this salad adds a filling, gratifying flavor. You will need a salad mixture of leafy greens, chopped cauliflower, chopped broccoli, and cooked and chopped bacon (degrease before use and on the actual salad serving only use 1 tablespoon). Add to the salad ¼ cup of fat-free cheddar cheese and ½ small red onion.
For the dressing:
1 cup fat-free mayo
¼ cup Splenda or sugar substitute
3 tablespoons of white vinegar
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Blend the dressing ingredients, and to keep this extra-low calorie, use 2 tablespoons per salad serving.
- Asian Spinach Salad
If you are craving a taste of the Orient and watching that waistline, this is the perfect salad for you. For the actual salad, use spinach, carrots, and bean sprouts.
For the dressing:
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon sugar substitute or Stevia extract
½ teaspoon sesame oil
Blend the ingredients, and use 2 tablespoons of the dressing for each salad portion. You may even top this salad with one tablespoon peanuts if you desire, and it will keep it low calorie, but still satisfy that appetite.
Salads are a great way to enjoy a perfectly-portioned meal. With these salads, you can even add a side of broiled chicken for a tasty lunch or dinner. You can make extra salad and store it for a fast on-the-go meal without the hassle. It will also ensure that you won’t make a hasty decision when you are hungry, and makes packing your lunch so much easier.
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