Meals to Lose Weight by: Mexican Salad

March 15th, 2012

One thing I’ve eaten consistently on my diet is salads, but it’s easy to get bored with them. So here’s my favorite salad recipe that has lots of nutrients plus tastes yummo!

Ingredients:

Romain Lettuce
Shredded Carrots
Yellow Bell Pepper (or red)
Tomatoes
Green Onions
Corn
Kidney Beans
Ground Turkey flavored with taco seasoning (Optional)

Dressing:

Lighthouse Lite Salsa Ranch
Salsa

My daily meal plan includes a salad everyday for either lunch or dinner. BUT to stick with your healthy lifestyle, you have to switch it up and eat different salads each day so you don’t get bored. I’ll do a few more videos soon on some other great salads

Here’s some key ingredients I always keep on hand to make some yummy salads!

shredded carrots
mushrooms
kidney or black beans
garbanzo beans
shredded rotisserie chicken
crunched baked tortilla chips
finely chopped green onions (not as strong as the regular onions)
shredded cabbage
walnuts

LiegeyGirl

My issue is finding a dressing that I like that’s not so bad for you. I know that this salad will already have something like a dressing, but for just regular salads are my issue. Any suggestions that you like?
- Donna
  
  I agree with you and used to have the same problem but now I just make my own. I can control what goes in and what doesn’t. Who can pronounce some of the ingredients on products anyway? A basic dressing I like is a spoonful of grainy mustard, some balsamic vinegar and enough olive oil to wisk it together. I then add water or lemon juice or both a little at a time to make a good consistency, wisking all the time, tasting as you go. Add some salt and pepper and done! Adjust the ingredients to taste as you make it next time. Another good option is to substitute the mustard and salt and pepper with a very small amount of mayo and Mrs. Dash (flavor of your choice). Olive Oil in moderation isn’t bad for you. I know mayo isn’t great for us but the mayo is the right consistency and adds body to the dressing.
Malena D

I love salads! Do you use eggs in them for your protein?

I started working with a nutritionist six months ago, but hit a plateau and have found myself young back to the same habits. How can I break these habits and get back on track?
- Audrey_moore99
  
  I read on her Lose Weight Marlena’s Way blog that she doesn’t like eggs and they gross her out
- Julia
  
  Hey!
  
  I have hit plateaus many times. When I started loosing weight I was 280 pounds..I hit the plateau at 210, 192 and again now at 170.
  
  I go weeks where I lose nothing..infact I’ve been on my last plateau since October! Just remember, it is a lifestyle change, if your not losing you are maintaing and still giving your body what it needs.
  
  I KNOW it is frustrating but you are in control of your life. During my 2nd plateau I gave up and started eating more and more..ended up gaining 20 back…had to start again…I’ve made the choice to power through…who cares if it is not comming off right now..it will eventually.
  
  Try switching it up..find new and exciting recipes that will keep you satisfied. Change your workout routine. Make sure you are around people that will help keep you on track
  
  I wish you luck!
Sarah

this is one of my favorite salads! My bf loves it as well! It has a lot of substance to it, so I feel that it keeps me full for quite a long time. Thanks for sharing this with us!
jodie

your such an inspiration.
http://twitter.com/rockerbaby2003 Jillian Rose

I remember watching this when you made the video, but never did make it. Came across it last night and ran to the store at midnight to get the few ingredients I didn’t have. Thank you, I was getting so bored with salad that I was straying from my diet.
Couldn’t find the dressing so I used fat free 1000 island, it turned out good! I added a bit of lime juice and hot sauce
- Melissa(:
  
  That looks amazing… YUMMY YUMMY IN MY TUMMY(:
http://twitter.com/rockerbaby2003 Jillian Rose

I remember watching this when you made the video awhile ago, but never did make it. Came across it last night and ran to the store at midnight to get the few ingredients I didn’t have. Thank you, I was getting so bored with salad that I was straying from my diet. Couldn’t find the dressing so I used fat free 1000 island, it turned out good! I added a bit of lime juice and hot sauce
Shanmarie

Has anyone tried the Marie’s Ranch made with yogurt? It is very yummy and only has 60 cals and 3 grams of fat (something like that). I am very picky with what kind of dressing I use and it is really good!
Crystal

hey I was curious if you still had the recipe for that peanut butter breakfast thing that Marlena posted awhile ago? I’ve looked for it but no luck
- http://twitter.com/jennacyde Jenna Urusky
  
  I forgot about the peanut butter breakfast!!!! That did look yummy. Wasn’t there bananas?
Behdez

I made this yesterday and I have to say, it was delicious! The corn and kidney beans are the secret to making this work. I did not even had to add any dressing. and that NEVER happens. lol Thank you!
Ava

Marlena – LONG time lurker/first time poster. I am a HUGE fan of your Makeup Geek website. You have excellent content and great instruction with your how-to’s. I’ve learned so much. I’m loving this new website on your weight loss too. THANKS so much and keep em coming Girlfriend!
Ava

How much chicken do you use? 4 oz? 8 oz? Wondering as this recipe looks GREAT.
http://twitter.com/SarahRyznarMUA Sarah Ryznar

Love it! Im not a huge fan of tomatoes but I do enjoy grape tomatoes so i use those instead. I would love if you could post some more recipes.. love ya
Melliegirl128(:

Hey Marlena,
I have been trying to lose weight for a while now and then i started to be serious about this, but i feel that im starving myself because i don’t eat as much… Any help?/:
Laura

Hi Marlena, I know you’ve been busy traveling the world and all ; ). I’ve been excited to hear more salad recipes that you used to change things up a bit! Please do another salad video. I get tired of eating the same salads all the time. Its like chicken breast… theres only so many things I can think of to do to them. I need ideas! Thanks! I’m so proud of you. Its such a HUGE undertaking to lose that much weight. It takes commitment, discipline, strength, and courage to make such a change. You’re my hero!

Meals to Lose Weight by: Mexican Salad

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