Carrot Chicken Salad

Carrot Chicken Salad

 

Yummy filling low-cal lunch today; all thrown together based on stuff in fridge.  Sometimes just a few ingredients is all you need to create a totally satisfying meal.  Mixing different textures and flavors is key!  Check it out:

 

 

Carrot Chicken Salad  (*Calorie Total: 297 Calories!!!!! )

 

1 cup grated Carrots  (45 Calories)

½ cup Chicken, white meat, diced  (116 Calories)

3 Artichoke Hearts, quartered (canned, rinsed, drained; 50 Calories)

3 Tbsp Avocado (68 Calories)

1 Tbsp Trader Joe’s Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette (18 Calories!)

 

*Fat Secret is a great website with loads of Calorie info!!

 

 

We know Carrots are great for us....how about this:  Eat Your Way to a Natural Tan!

 

 

Boasting rights:

Low Cal

3 servings of Veggies = loads of Fiber & Vitamins

Dairy Free Salad (the Avocado gives it just enough creaminess!)

 

 

Possible Alterations:

Pescatarians:  Sub Tuna or Salmon or Shrimp for Chicken

Vegetarians/ Vegans:  Sub White Beans or Tofu for Chicken, and use a traditional Vinaigrette