Low calorie salads are one of those foods that pops into my mind when thinking of losing weight. I used to think salads were good for you no matter the toppings, including high calorie dressing. Of course that’s not the case. Low calorie salad recipes are essential when you want to create a weight loss meal.
Below are a few of my favorite low calorie salads. Try them out and let me know what you think.
Low Calorie Chicken Salad
150 calories per serving
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients: 
5 oz premium chicken breast in water
2 tbs light mayo (I like the Olive oil variety)
1 cup diced celery
1 tbs diced onion (I use sweet onion)
Drain chicken and mix all ingredients together.
Spinach Salad
75 calories per serving
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 
2 cups spinach
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
2 tbs sunflower seeds
3 tbs orange juice (I prefer no pulp)
1 tbs balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 tbs low fat plain yougurt
Tear up the spinach in a large bowl. Add the apricots and sunflower seeds. Mix the orange juice, yogurt, and vinegar in a separate bowl. Pour the mixture over the spinach mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Vegetable Salad
55 calories per serving
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 
3 cups chopped broccoli
1 tomato, cut into 8ths
1 onion, sliced
1 cup sliced celery
15 oz can mushrooms, drained
3/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
Mix all ingredients together. Make sure to cover vegetables with the dressing. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before eating.
Enjoy these low calorie salad recipes!
Also check out Noemi’s End of summer salad recipe
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