Low Calorie Sides & Salad Recipes

The perfect compliment to any meal, these low calorie side and salad recipes will help fill you up without all the calories!

  • Roasted Beets

    Roasted Beets

    This recipe is super easy; toss them with a little bit of olive oil, season with sea salt and pepper and roast; and there you have it, a meal brimming with health! Serves: 2 Ingredients 9 medium sized red beets, peeled 1 tsp sea salt...

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  • Veggie Taco Salad

    Veggie Taco Salad

    A delicious, vegetarian friendly taco salad that’s high in protein and under 300 calories. Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 cups shredded lettuce (the more green, the better) 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 diced avocado 2 chopped green onions 2/3 cup red kidney beans (canned – rinsed...

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  • Kale Chips

    Kale Chips

    Kale chips are an excellent alternative to regular potato chips.  And, surprising to many, they taste great too! Make some for a great low calorie snack or as a finger food for parties. Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 bunch kale 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp...

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  • Delicious Fruit Soup

    Delicious Fruit Soup

    Serves: 8 Ingredients 1 fresh peach, sliced 6 fresh strawberries 1 apple, sliced 1/2 cantaloupe – peeled, seeded, and cubed 1/2 honeydew melon – peeled, seeded, and cubed 1/4 yogurt 1 tsp fresh ground nutmeg 2 tsp honey 2 tbsps fresh lime juice 1 pint...

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  • Outdoor Grilled Chicken And Citrus Salad

    Outdoor Grilled Chicken And Citrus Salad

    Serves: 4 Ingredients 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lime juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 packet Stevia 4 (4 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 oranges – peeled, segmented, and...

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  • Shrimp Side Salad

    Shrimp Side Salad

    Serves: 6 Ingredients 2lb bag chopped romaine lettuce 2 bunches radishes, sliced 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 cucumber, chopped 3 tomatoes, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 (4.5 oz) can small shrimp, drained Preparation In a large bowl mix the romaine, radishes, green onions,...

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  • Mexican Style Chicken Salad

    Mexican Style Chicken Salad

    Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1 tsp whole black peppercorns 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3/4 tsp thyme 3/4 tsp paprika 1/3 cup light mayo 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1.5 cups fresh...

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  • Hawaiian Cajun Salad

    Hawaiian Cajun Salad

    Serves: 10 Ingredients 1/4 cup mayo 1/8 cup mustard 4 tsp sweet relish 2 – 16 oz cans pineapple chunks 1 tsp Cajun pepper 2 lbs Mixed greens blend Preparation In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, mustard, and relish. In a separate bowl, stir...

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  • Apple Cranberry Stuffing

    Apple Cranberry Stuffing

    A delicious and healthier alternative to your regular stuffing. Ingredients 4 cups high fiber bread cubes 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon tarragon 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup chopped cranberries...

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  • Salmon Salad with Goat Cheese and Oranges

    Salmon Salad with Goat Cheese and Oranges

    A delicious low calorie salad with a citrus twist! Great source of protein and omega 3′s! Special thanks to Mother Rimmy for sharing this recipe!  Check out more of her delicious recipes at Mother Rimmy’s Cooking Light Done Right! Serves 4 Ingredients 4 tablespoons grape...

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