Lisa Lillien - Hungry Girl - Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World

In a small dish, combine 2 tablespoons of water with vinegar, lime juice, and sweetener, as well as cilantro, if using. Place peppers and onions in a small microwave-safe dish, and pour vinegar mixture over veggies. Cover and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes.

Add black beans and corn to the veggies. Stir well and then drain vinegar mixture. Place dish in the fridge until chilled.

Once ready to serve, place lettuce in a large bowl and top with veggie/bean mixture. Add shrimp, tomatoes, and tortilla strips.

Mix dressing ingredients together in a small dish and serve alongside salad.

MAKES 1 SERVING

1. Fried Noodles (100 calories and 5g fat!)
2. Croutons (75 calories and 3g fat!)
3. Bacon (90 calories and 7g fat!)
4. Oil-Soaked Veggies (100 calories and 10g fat!)
5. Mayo-Laden Items (150 calories and 10g fat!)
6. Creamy Dressings (150 calories and 15g fat!)
7. Full-Fat Cheeses (100 calories and 8g fat!)
8. Tortilla Shells (300 calories and 20g fat!)
Nutritional information based on averages for a typical serving.
sliced 'n diced fajita steak salad
PER SERVING (1 salad): 253 calories, 5g fat, 540mg sodium, 30g carbs, 6.5g fiber, 8g sugars, 25g protein

Ingredients
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3 ounces raw boneless lean top sirloin steak, sliced
4 ounces Diet Coke
ВЅ small onion, sliced
ВЅ medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
ВЅ medium red bell pepper, sliced
4 baked tortilla chips, crushed
Вј cup salsa
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

MAKES 1 SERVING

Dressing Undressed. .
The naked truth behind some of your favorite salad dressings. .
Caesar—160 calories, 17g fat
Blue Cheese—160 calories, 16g fat
Ranch—150 calories, 16g

Italian—100 calories, 8g fat
Thousand Island—120 calories, 11g fat
Vinaigrette—130 calories, 13g fat
French—150 calories, 14g fat
Nutritional information based on averages for a 2-tablespoon serving.
chinese chicken chop
PER SERVING (1 salad): 245 calories, 2g fat, 129mg sodium, 35g carbs, 10g fiber, 16g sugars, 29g protein

Ingredients
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded green cabbage
3 ounces cooked boneless skinless lean chicken breast, chopped ВЅ cup canned mandarin oranges in juice, drained
ВЅ cup canned sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped 2 tablespoons minced scallions
2 tablespoons Fiber One bran cereal (original)

Directions
Place lettuce and cabbage in a large bowl and toss.

Add oranges and water chestnuts, and then top with chicken.

Sprinkle scallions and Fiber One over salad.

MAKES 1 SERVING

the hg special
PER SERVING (1 salad): 308 calories, 5.5g fat, 525mg sodium, 36g carbs, 9g fiber, 11g sugars, 34g protein

I love this salad sooooo much. It's been a staple in my life for years. I'm happy to finally share it with the world. P.S. Do not fear beets. They work really well here.

Ingredients
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3 ounces cooked boneless skinless lean chicken breast, chopped 1 Roma tomato, chopped
ВЅ medium cucumber, chopped
Вј cup shredded carrots
Вј cup canned beets, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons canned sweet corn kernels
2 tablespoons chopped red onions
2 tablespoons canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
2 tablespoons reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping

Directions
Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss well to mix.

MAKES 1 SERVING

hot chick bbq chop
PER SERVING (1 salad): 320 calories, 2.5g fat, 929mg sodium, 48g carbs, 10g fiber, 26g sugars, 32g protein

Ingredients
For Salad
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3 ounces cooked boneless skinless lean chicken breast, chopped ВЅ medium cucumber, chopped
ВЅ cup chopped tomatoes

2 tablespoons canned sweet corn kernels
2 tablespoons canned black beans
Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
For Sauce
Вј cup canned tomato sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons brown sugar (not packed)
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
ВЅ teaspoon garlic powder