The word “salad” doesn’t necessarily mean low in calories or fat. In fact, salads that are heavily-laden with creamy, oily dressings can contain more fat and calories than a piece of cake or pie. The following are 5 healthy tips for lowering the calories and fat in salads and salad dressings.
1. Dijon mustard adds a delicious spark to oil and vinegar dressings.
2. When a recipe calls for sour cream, substitute with plain lowfat or nonfat yogurt.
3. Experiment with vinegar or lemon juice and different spices on a tossed salad.
4. Read the labels carefully on bottled dressings. Many are high in saturated fat, calories, and sodium.
5. Make mayonnaise-type salads, such as coleslaw, a day ahead, using less mayonnaise than the recipe calls for. You’ll be amazed at how much liquid is drawn out of the vegetables while they marinate overnight.
Great tips thanks for bringing them by foodie friday.
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