Coleslaw

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
  
  


• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
  
  


• 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
  
  


• ½ cup jicama, peeled and sliced into ¼” strips
  
  


• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
  
  


• 1 onion, chopped
  
  


• ½ cup radishes, chopped
  
  

Ingredients for dressing:

• 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
  
  


• 3 tbsp water
  
  


• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  
  


• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  
  


• ¼ tsp salt
  
  


• 1 clove garlic, chopped
  
  

Preparation:

• Combine ingredients for dressing in a small-sized bowl and mix well then toss with cabbage mixture in a large-sized bowl and chill for about 2 hours before serving.
  
  

Make 6 Servings:

Weight Loss Recipes Amount Per Serving(1/6 of recipe (133 g)): 83 Calories, 1 g Protein, 15 g carbohydrates, 3 g Dietary Fiber, 3 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium

Citrus Shrimp Salad

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  
  


• 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
  
  


• 3 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  
  


• ⅓ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
  
  


• 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  
  


• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  
  


• 1 cup watercress, chopped
  
  


• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
  
  


• ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
  
  


• 1 clove garlic
  
  


• 2 tbsp honey
  
  


• Non-fat cooking spray
  
  


• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional)
  
  


• 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
  
  

Preparation:

• In a food processor, add the lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce and red pepper flakes, blend until smooth.
  
  


• Pour lemon juice mixture into a medium bowl then add shrimp. Toss to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap then marinate in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  
  


• Add the watercress, cabbage, and carrot in a large serving bowl and mix until combined.
  
  


• Whisk together the lime juice and honey in a small bowl then pour over salad mix. Toss until well-coated.
  
  


• Spray a small skillet with non-fat cooking spray. Pour shrimp with the marinade into the pan and cook over medium-high heat until shrimp is completely pink in the center (about 3 minutes).
  
  


• Place cooked shrimp in center of salad and sprinkle with optional basil and peanuts.
  
  

Make 4 Servings:

Weight Loss Recipes Amount Per Serving(¼ of recipe (420 g)): 271 Calories, 28 g Protein, 29 g carbohydrates, 7 g Dietary Fiber, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 172 mg cholesterol, 363 mg sodium

Cabbage Salad with Caraway and Raisins

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. cabbage
  
  


• 1 tbsp caraway seeds
  
  


• 6 tbsp raisins
  
  


• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  
  


• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  
  


• ½ cup walnuts or almonds, chopped
  
  


• 5 tbsp low-sodium vegetable stock
  
  


• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  
  


• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

Preparation:

• Thinly shred cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline.
  
  


• Heat oil in a large-sized skillet or wok, over medium-high heat. Add scallions and stir fry for about 1 minute. Add the cabbage and stir fry for about 3 minutes. Add the raisins, nuts, vegetable stock and cook, stirring often until cabbage is lightly softened (about 3-4 minutes).
  
  


• Remove from stove and pour cabbage mixture in a large-sized bowl. Add caraway seeds, mint and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Toss until well coated.
  
  

Make 4 Servings:

Weight Loss Recipes Amount Per Serving(¼ of recipe (188 g)): 214 Calories, 5 g Protein, 21 g carbohydrates, 5 g Dietary Fiber, 14 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 32 mg sodium

Cabbage Noodle Salad

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients for dressing:

• 3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  
  


• 3 tablespoons vinegar
  
  


• 2 tablespoons sugar
  
  


• 1 ramen noodle seasoning package
  
  


• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  
  


• ¼ teaspoon pepper
  
  

Ingredients for salad:

• 1 package ramen noodles, crushed
  
  


• 1 small head red or green cabbage (or ½ of each)
  
  


• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
  
  


• 2 green onions, chopped
  
  

Preparation:

• Make dressing: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until sugar dissolve.
  
  


• Combine the first three salad ingredients, toss well. Add crushed ramen noodles and dressing to salad and toss again.
  
  


• Serve right away or cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend.
  
  

Make 6 Servings:

Weight Loss Recipes Amount Per Serving(1/6 of recipe (170 g)): 180 Calories, 3 g Protein, 22 g carbohydrates, 3 g Dietary Fiber, 10 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 360 mg sodium