Southwest Chipotle Chicken Salad

This is is super easy salad you can make for lunch or dinner.  It's only 155 calories, very high in protein (27g), and has virtually no carbs.  It's perfect if you're preparing for a competition or just trying to shed some unwanted fat and lean down!

Southwest Chipotle Chicken Salad

Ingredients:
- 1 4oz Organic Chicken Breast
- Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Salt Free Seasoning
- 2 cups Organic Baby Spinach
- 2 cups American Salad Blend
- 1/2 cup Coleslaw Cabbage Mix
- 1 Tomato Slice (diced)
- 1 tbsp Almond Slices
- 1 tbsp Walden Farms Ranch Dressing

Instructions:
- Season chicken breast with Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning and cook in steamer for 20 minutes.  If you do not have a steamer (which I suggest you go out and buy one right now!) then you can bake the breast in the oven at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes, or, you can grill at medium heat for about 7 minutes on each side.
*Note*  Chicken should be cooked to a temperature of 165 degrees F.
- While the chicken breast is cooking, assemble your salad my mixing the spinach, lettuce, and cabbage together.
- Add the diced tomato slice and sprinkle almond slices on top.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over salad.
- When chicken breast is fully cooked and has rested, slice and place atop salad.

Yum!

Nutritional Information:

Serves 1

155 calories, 3g fat, 210mg sodium, 294g potassium, 

8g carbohydrates (4g fiber, 4g sugar), 27g protein.

Enjoy.

Simple Snack - Strawberry Peanut Butter Sammie

Strawberry Peanut Butter Sammie & Baby Carrots

Like me, I know a lot of you are short on time.  I often find myself saying "If only there were more hours in a day!".  Well, I wanted to share with you this SUPER simple low calorie snack idea that anyone (even kids) can make when pressed for time!

We're taking it back, old school style, with a slight twist on the staple PB&J sandwich ;)

Ingredients:

- 1/2 of an Arnold's Multi-Grain Sandwich Thin

- 1 tbsp of Jif Natural Peanut Butter

- 1/4 cup of Sliced Strawberries

- 3 oz of Baby Carrots

- 2 tbsp of Walden Farms Ranch Dressing

This heart-healthy meal contains 7 grams of protein and is under 200 calories total.  It is a great balanced meal that incorporates essential protein, good carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables.

Ingredient Information:

Arnold’s Multi-Grain Sandwich Thins

• No high fructose corn syrup
• 0g trans fat
• 11g whole grains per serving
• Cholesterol free
• Excellent source of fiber

Jif Natural Peanut Butter

• Low sodium
• Made with five simple ingredients
• Available in Creamy or Crunchy

Strawberries

• Nutrient-rich and packed with antioxidants (like vitamin C)
• Promote eye health and aid in cancer prevention
• Help to improve skin’s elasticity and resilience
• Reduce inflammation

Carrots

• Help lower the risk of breast cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer
• Contain vitamin A which improves vision and skin tone
• Beta-carotene helps the body to fight against free radicals

Walden Farms Salad Dressings

• Zero Calorie
• Zero Carb
• Zero Sugar
• Fat Free
• Gluten Free

Enjoy!