Beat Hunger with these Powerful Low-Calorie Salads
Do you feel more hunger or with anxiety at nights? Try these power salads pack in plenty of nutritious vegetables, lean protein, fiber-filled toppings, and the right amount of heart-healthy fat that will keep you full without all those unnecessary calories.
1.Cesar Chicken and Yellow Pepper Salad
This is a perfect salad for a simple dinner, the skinless chicken breast is low in fat but packs in tons of satiating protein, the creamy dressing has the fat your body needs and the amazing yellow pepper provides the body of vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C and potassium, this will definitely stop your stomach from rumbling
All you need is:
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 cups cubed cooked boneless skinless chicken breast
1 sliced yellow pepper.
2.Greek salad
Have heard about the benefits of Mediterranean food? Well, this salad contains them all, heart-healthy fat, fiber and a large portions of low-Cal veggies.
All you need is:
1 head of your favorite lettuce
1 green pepper, sliced
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
Thinly sliced red onion
Feta cheese
Olives
1 handful toasted pine nuts and sesame seeds
Grilled chicken or fish
Dressing:
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 slice fresh chopped garlic
Pinch of oregano
Pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
3.Flank Steak Chopped Steakhouse Salad
Lean beef can be an excellent source of protein and snooze-stopping iron, try it for lunch instead of dinner.
All you need is:
1 pound of trimmed lean flank steak
3/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 romaine chopped lettuce hearts
4 plum tomatoes
1 cucumber
1 large carrot
1/2 medium red onion
1/3 cup reduced-fat crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons light sour cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4. Shrimp Salad with avocado
Avocado is a great source of protein and filling monounsaturated fat, the good fat we all need, and it goes perfectly with the amazing flavor of the low-Cal shrimp.
All you need is:
2 1/4 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 C butterhead lettuce
2 grapefruit
2 avocados
10 oz precooked shrimp
1scallion
4tsp chopped cilantro
5. Black Bean Salad
Looking for more hunger-crushing fiber in your diet? Then, this salad is perfect for you, beans are packed of fiber, and it has been proven that they help you weigh less, and it is full of low-cal veggies that will make you feel full all day long.
All you need is:
1 cup whole-kernel corn
2 cans (16 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced red onions
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
Ground black pepper
Lettuce leaves
6. Salmon and Mixed Greens Salad with Walnuts
Salmon and walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which makes you feel less hungry and provides you with many health benefits.
All you need is:
8 cups mixed baby greens, baby lettuces, or mixed Mediterranean greens
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon walnut oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 pound salmon fillet
Honey Mustard salad spray (optional)