Hungry Girl (9 page)

Cook bacon according to package directions, either in a pan with nonstick spray or in the microwave. Once cool enough to handle, chop and set aside.

Place lettuce in a large bowl.

Add your chopped ingredients by placing them on top of the lettuce in individual rows in this order: turkey bacon, cheese, asparagus, chicken, tomatoes, egg white, and beets.

Sprinkle the scallions on top and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING

I remember eating chef salad as a child, thinking it was the world's healthiest lunch. Boy was I wrong. But this version is completely guilt-free and delicious. And the calories are so low you can splurge with a little Thousand Island dressing, but stick with the low-fat kind!

Ingredients

3 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 ounce cooked skinless lean turkey breast, chopped

1 ounce cooked roast beef, chopped

1 ounce cooked ham, chopped

1 Roma tomato, chopped

½ medium cucumber, chopped

1 slice fat-free American cheese, chopped

Directions

Throw all the ingredients in a large bowl, toss, and then serve. Yum.

MAKES 1 SERVING

Salads: Friend or Foe?

Nutritional information based on averages (dressing included).

Ingredients

For Salad

3 cups chopped romaine lettuce

3 ounces cooked shrimp

1 small corn tortilla

½ cup grape tomatoes, halved

½ cup chopped red onions ½ cup chopped bell peppers (any color)

¼ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

¼ cup canned sweet corn kernels, drained

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 no-calorie sweetener packet

¼ teaspoon taco seasoning mix, dry

Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

For Dressing

3 tablespoons fat-free ranch dressing

1½ teaspoons tomato paste

¼ teaspoon taco seasoning mix, dry

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut tortilla into matchstick-sized strips. Lightly spray a small baking pan with nonstick spray, and place strips in the center of the pan.

Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of taco seasoning over tortilla strips, and carefully toss them to evenly distribute seasoning. Spread strips out on the pan, place in the oven, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until strips look crispy. Remove strips, and set aside.

In a small dish, combine 2 tablespoons of water with vinegar, lime juice, and sweetener, as well as cilantro, if using. Place peppers and onions in a small microwave-safe dish, and pour vinegar mixture over veggies. Cover and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes.

Add black beans and corn to the veggies. Stir well and then drain vinegar mixture. Place dish in the fridge until chilled.

Once ready to serve, place lettuce in a large bowl and top with veggie/bean mixture. Add shrimp, tomatoes, and tortilla strips.

Mix dressing ingredients together in a small dish and serve alongside salad.

MAKES 1 SERVING

For a pic of this recipe, see the photo insert. Yay!

Nutritional information based on averages for a typical serving.

Ingredients