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Hungry Girl Today: 7.17.14

WEEKLY WEIGH-IN

Refreshing salads are the perfect balance to summer's hot dogs, hamburgers, and other BBQ fare. So here are a couple of new recipes to keep your menu fresh... YUM!



Southwest Chicken Kale Salad
1/2 of recipe (about 7 cups): 307 calories, 3g fat, 827mg sodium, 39g carbs, 9g fiber, 12.5g sugars, 34.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 7*

This zesty recipe makes two huge and satisfying meals... but it can also double as a multi-serving side dish!

Prep: 15 minutes
Chill: 1 - 2 hours

Ingredients:
Salad
8 cups chopped kale leaves
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped red or yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup seeded and chopped fresh jalapeño peppers
6 oz. cooked and chopped skinless chicken breast

Dressing
1/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 tsp. taco seasoning mix

Directions:
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. 



In a medium bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until uniform. Add dressing to salad, and toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 - 2 hours, to allow flavors to develop. Enjoy!

MAKES 2 SERVINGS




Happy Jicama Watermelon Salad
1/2 of recipe (about 1 1/4 cups): 110 calories, 4g fat, 176mg sodium, 16g carbs, 2g fiber, 11g sugars, 4g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3*

Crunchy, sweet, and a little schmancy! Attack your hunger and your summer food rut at once with this special (yet so simple) salad...

Prep: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
2 cups cubed watermelon
1/2 cup jicama thinly sliced into 2-inch strips
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1/8 tsp. black pepper (freshly ground, if available)
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. chopped basil

Directions:
Place watermelon and jicama in a wide, shallow bowl. Toss gently to mix.

Sprinkle with feta cheese and black pepper, drizzle with vinegar and olive oil, and top with basil!

MAKES 2 SERVINGS




Hungry for More?

Looking for a lightened-up spin on a classic scoopable salad? If you haven't tried our I Can't Believe It's Not Potato Salad, you must.

Here's a stellar starter or side salad with a to-die-for DIY dressing -- our Hungry Goddess Wedge Salad!

And finally, this is one of our all-time faves. So easy, so flavorful... The sweet and savory Scoopable Chinese Chicken Salad!



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Today, July 17th, is National Peach Ice Cream Day. DIY with these peachy ice-cream-sandwich-like treats... Freezy Tart Peach-Cobbler Squares!




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