Chicken and salad greens in a light dressing.

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
• 2 tbsps mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• 12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 4 cups shredded or chopped mixed salad greens
• 2 tbsps basil sprigs, leaves and stems removed
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 2 stalks medium celery, thinly sliced
• 1 cup pared, chopped cucumbers, diced
• 1 large yellow pepper, diced

Directions

1. Season the chicken with salt. Also add pepper if desired.
2. Grill or bake the chicken breast until cooked through.
3. Slice the chicken into strips 1/2″ wide.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar and oil.
5. Toss the tomatoes, peppers, carrots, cucumbers and celery in the vinegar mixture.
6. Divide the salad greens into four portions, place vegetables and chicken on top.
7. Garnish with basil.

Recipe provided by: FatSecret.com

Recipe provided by:  FatSecret.com

Endive, Watercress and Pear Salad

10 to 12 servings

Ingredients
Watercress, 3 large bunches, stems removed
Belgian endive, 3 heads, cored and separated into leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, 5 tablespoons
Salt and Ground pepper, to taste
White balsamic vinegar (or pear vinegar), 3 tablespoons
3 ripe pears, halved and cored, then cut in half again lengthwise

Directions
• In a large bowl, toss watercress and Belgian endive.
• Add 5 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil and toss again.
• Sprinkle salt and freshly ground pepper, toss.
• Pour white balsamic vinegar, or pear vinegar, and then toss.
• Garnish your salad with the pear wedges. Serve immediately.

Once you add the lettuce, pita or wrap this meal honors The Menopause Makeover Food Pyramid food ratios of 35% protein, 40% carbohydrates, and 25% fats. This yummy recipe helps you fight the menopause midsection and love handles!

Chicken Curry Salad

6 servings
prep time = 20 minutes, allow time to chill before serving

Ingredients
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 spring onions, large
1/4 cup walnut halves, chopped
1 small apple, peeled and cubed
2 cups cooked chicken, breast meat only, chopped
Dash of pepper
¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced

Directions
-Puree the cottage cheese in a food processor. Add curry powder and pepper. Mix well. Puree to the desired consistency. I prefer a thicker puree, so be careful not to over-process this mixture.
-Add onions, walnut halves, apples and chopped chicken to the curry mixture.
-Serve on a bed of baby lettuce, or in 1/2 whole wheat pita, or 1/2 a whole wheat wrap.
-Serve chilled. Please note, it is best to make this recipe a few hours before serving. Sprinkle thinly sliced scallions on top.

Calories 193 (without the pita or wrap)
Protein 26.3 grams
Carbs 6.3 grams
Fat 7.2 grams
Fiber 1.5 grams

By using curry, this scrumptious recipe contains enhanced health benefits. Curry is a blend of various spices, with the most common mixture being turmeric, ground cumin, cardamom and coriander. Curry boasts anti-inflammatory properties and can help promote neurological health.

With the addition of other healthy ingredients such as onions, apples and chicken (an excellent lean meat choice), this salad is a healthy yet delicious way to jumpstart your summer.

I like to serve this salad with sliced, chilled pears or apples on the side, and sparkling water with a sprig of mint … yummy!

Roasted Corn & Grilled Chicken Salad
by Chrissie

2c brown basmati rice (this is the uncooked measure, cook according to pg directions)
Corn cut from 8 ears (I used canned corn the second time I made this last year)
3T corn oil (to roast the corn [on a cookie sheet 15min], I didn’t use this much and I used olive oil)
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced (that’s a slippery job)
1 red onion, diced (I used about half. And why aren’t the red onions from the market as sweet as the red onions you get at a restaurant?)
6 green onions, chopped

Dressing
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 c red wine vinegar
1/2 c olive oil
1 T white sugar
1/2 c minced fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste

Grill chicken breast
Chop chicken
Toss in salad