After you watch the video, check out three nutritious salad recipes (Search: The healthiest salads) from Michelle Dudash, RD, author of the upcoming book Clean Eating for Busy Families.
Tuscan Chicken Salad
Calories: 340
2 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup green beans
Chopped fresh basil leaves
¼ cup artichoke hearts
1 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese
½ cup shaved asparagus
1.5 oz. light Italian or lemon vinaigrette
Freshly ground black pepper, Italian seasoning and sea salt to taste
Vegan Mango & Black Bean Salad
Calories: 387
½ cup diced ripe mango
½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup roasted red bell peppers
¼ cup diced radish or jicama
1/5 avocado, sliced
1 tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. chopped green onions
1.5 tbsp. light lime vinaigrette or 2 tbsp salsa
Freshly ground black pepper
Summertime Whole-Grain Quinoa Salad
Calories: 305
½ cup quinoa, cooked
½ cup diced cucumber
½ cup diced tomato
1 tbsp. chopped mint
1/8 cup feta cheese
1.5 oz. light Greek vinaigrette
2 tbsp. slivered almonds
Freshly ground black pepper
