Almond, Chicken and Asparagus Salad

Whitesnake picked up this recipe from our local gym. It makes 4 servings and is perfect for those who are trying to cut down on calories while still enjoying a healthy, tasteful dish. The recipe features a good source of protein and nutrients that truly benefit those who are trying to watch their diet.

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayo, low calorie
2 cups asparagus tips
lettuce leaves
1/4 tsp curry powder
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 cups boneless chicken breast, skinless, cooked and chopped
2 tbsp toasted and sliced almonds
1/2 cup of capsicum, chopped and seeded
1/4 cup yoghurt. plain and non-fat
1/4 cu choped cilantro
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt

Prep

Steam asparagus tips for about 2 mins, until crisp-tender.
In a medium bowl, combine mayo, curry powder, salt and yoghurt. Whisk together unti creamy.
Add chicken, ciantro, asparagus and almonds.
Dish up on fresh lettuce leaves.

Hope you enjoy
Love KB
xxx

This recipe is a contribution to Mouthwatering Monday , Tuesdays At The Table  What's Cookin' Wednesdays and It's A Keeper Thursdays

Healthy Breakfast Options

So, one of my goals this week was to eat a healthier breakfast and I must say it's harder than I thought. I'm finding the amount of food too much to stomach. So I've compromised and have half of it for breakfast and the rest for morning tea. I've hardly snacked at all like I used to so it's working great. Perhaps my stomach will get used to eating more in the mornings but until then, I'll continue on as I am. It also helps to have lots of healthy options in the pantry and to have an idea of what you are going to eat before you get out of bed.

I've listed below healthy options I've used so far and added a few more I'll try in the future. If you have any suggestions for breakfast, please do share.

2 slices wholemeal toast with avocado and lite cottage cheese


1/2 cup oats, 2 tbsp low fat yoghurt

2 eggs scrambled with tomato, 20g low fat cheese + 1 slice toast

2 slices toast, 1/4 avocado + 1 tbsp lite cream cheese

1 slice smoked salmon, 2 scrambled eggs + mushrooms or toast

2 Weetbix, 1/2 cup skim milk, 1/2 banana + 4 almond
2  boiled eggs, 2 slices toast + 1 tbs avocado


See you on Saturday for Simply Delish.

Love KB
xxx