This Super Easy And Delicious Salad Is Good For You!

Wow, do I feel like I could eat a bit lighter after the summer! All those juicy BBQ meals with extra sauce and heavy desserts… And with the holidays coming up, I should definitely watch what I eat for the next couple of weeks, at least. But I don’t want to go on a diet, and I don’t want to start eating “health food”. You know, the stuff that’s supposed to be good for you but doesn’t really taste like it, haha!

I’m just kidding. I know that healthy food is a great thing and that there are actually plenty of dishes that are considered lean and healthy – yet, they taste amazing. What I decided to do to get things started is have more salads. Not the heavy, mayo type of salads but something that’s fresh and tasty.

For example this taco salad from Making Memories With Your Kids. Lovely, fresh iceberg lettuce and tomatoes, great protein from the meat and the beans, and plenty of amazing flavor from the seasonings. I could eat this every day of the week – and maybe I will!

Recipe and image courtesy of Making Memories With Your Kids.

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Quick Tip: Try adding leftover shredded chicken instead of ground beef!

These Guilt-Free Wraps Will Help You Watch Your Figure

I have finally admitted it to myself. I need to shed a couple of pounds. And by “couple” I mean about twelve. That wouldn’t be so bad but, you know, I just love food!

I’ve never really been on a diet and I don’t intend to start one now, because I doubt I would be able to follow strict rules on what I was allowed to eat and what I wasn’t. That’s why I’ve decided to collect a bunch of recipes that are healthy and lean, but most importantly really delicious! This way I won’t feel like I have to compromise on anything.

This was one of the first recipes I searched for. I knew these were tasty because my friend had made them for a party earlier, and they disappeared faster than anyone of us could say “lettuce wrap”! It was unbelievable – even the guys were hauling these on their plates like crazy, not even looking at the more traditional bacon appetizers that she was serving.

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Quick Tip: You could use ground chicken instead of chopping the cooked chicken breasts.

Pasta salad. The bowl of glorious ingredients that graces every summer picnic table from here to the southern hemisphere. We all make it and we all love it. However, I found that making  the same pasta salad over and over again using the same monotonous ingredients can get a tad, dare I say, “boring.”

So, on my wild goose chase for the perfect pasta salad, I came across this recipe for BLT ranch pasta salad. Now, I don’t know about you, but I love me some BLT sandwiches, and I also love ranch dressing. So, as you can probably imagine, this pasta salad recipe was a major hit with me. I anticipate that it’ll be a major hit with you as well.

Recipe courtesy of Pumpkin ‘n Spice.

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Quick Tip: Use your favorite dry Ranch dressing mixes such as Hidden Valley Ranch or Kraft. I sometimes mix up my own using herbs and my blender.

Who doesn’t love a fresh BLT?  With crisp smoky bacon, warm toasted bread, fresh lettuce, and juicy ripe tomatoes.  So why not transfer those flavor profiles to an inventive dip that a whole party can enjoy?

This dessert is ready in 30 minutes and serves about 8 people.  Top with a dollop of sour cream, if you’d like and serve with corn chips, pita, or a crispy baguette.  

Recipe and photo courtesy of Food Network

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Here’s a new way to eat nachos without the guilt! Rachel Ray does it again, with spicy pulled chicken, zesty Spanish flavors, and a crispy tortilla crunch.

A flavor packed recipe, with tender shreds of chicken, earthy black beans, and full of cheesy tortilla temptation. Although this dish has a lot of ingredients, it’s packed with so much flavor, you’ll want to make it over and over. This casserole is perfect for those days when you need to cook for a large crowd. The recipe serves 6-8, so with a nice green salad and some crusty bread on the side, everyone will be satisfied – and begging for the recipe!

If you’d like to make this dish leaner, you can switch the chicken thighs to chicken breasts and use low-fat cheese. And if you’re short on time, use store-bought salsa instead of making your own Pico de Gallo.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  Rachael Ray Show

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Quick tip: Serve with hot sauce if you like your food extra spicy!

Here’s a great dish for anyone who likes tacos or Asian-style dishes but wants to follow a healthy diet! I think we all would like to enjoy our favorite dishes without having to worry about extra fat or carbs.

Sometimes it’s difficult to try and figure out a way to make those dishes leaner – but that’s exactly why we are here, to help you find out about the best recipes! These lettuce wraps are a great example of a healthy meal that your whole family will love. This recipe is perfect for anyone both short on time, and cash. Easy to make, they can be prepped for the work week ahead, for a fraction of the price you’d pay in a restaurant.

You can also add chopped peanuts or an Asian-style teriyaki dressing to create a Thai inspired flair. This recipe makes about 4 heaping servings, and is a healthy snack at any time. Double the recipe and you’ve got a delicious, healthy appetizer for a large crowd!

Recipe courtesy of  Today. Image courtesy of I Heart Nap Time.

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Quick tip: Add any of your favorite veggies, diced, to make your meal even healthier.