Yummy Low Calorie Summer Salads

Its summertime! Lets spruce up those boring old green salads and try one of these yummy recipes!


Tuscan Chicken Salad
Calories: 340
2 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup green beans
Chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup artichoke hearts
1 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shaved asparagus
1.5 oz light Italian or lemon vinaigrette
Freshly ground black pepper, Italian seasoning and sea salt to taste


Vegan Mango and Black Bean Salad
Calories: 387
1/2 cup diced ripe mango
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers
1/4 cup diced radish or jicama
1/5 avocado, sliced
1 tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. chopped green onions
1.5 tbsp. light lime vinaigrette or 2 tbsp salsa
Freshly ground black pepper


Summertime Whole-Grain Quinoa Salad
Calories: 305
1/2 cup quinoa, cooked
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/2 dicd tomato
1 tbsp. chopped mint
1/8 cup feta cheese
1.5 0z light Greek vinaigrette
2 tbsp. silvered almonds
Freshly ground black pepper