Sunday, January 3, 2010

Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad Gets a Makeover!

This is one of my all-time favorites, but unfortunately contains an astonishing 72 g carbs and 25 g fat per serving!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 salad

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 225 Calories 709

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 4g 0%
Sodium 0mg 1703 mg
Total Carbohydrate 72g 24%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Protein 49g

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.




Here's what you need for a healthy makeover that even my kids like!
P.S. If you follow Weight Watcher, I have figured out all the points for you!

Healthy Makeover
Applebee’s ® Oriental Chicken Salad
With Weight Watchers ® Points

Dressing:

3 tbsp. Honey (4 pts.)
1 1/2 tbsp. Rice wine vinegar (1 pt.)
¼ c. fat-free mayonnaise (2 pts.)
1 tsp. Dijon mustard (0 pts.)
1/8 tsp. Sesame oil (0 pts.)
WW Points: 7 (round up to 8)

Assemble above ingredients in 8 oz. container with air-tight lid. SHAKE. Divide the dressing into 4 equal portions.

Salad:

3 c. chopped romaine lettuce (0 pts.)
1 c. chopped red cabbage (0 pts.)
1 c. chopped green cabbage (0 pts.)
½ c. shredded carrots (0 pts.)
1 green onion, chopped (0 pts.)
3 oz. Boneless skinless breast (grilled) (2 pts.)
1 tbsp. sliced almonds (1 pt.)
¼ c. crispy chow mein noodles (2 pts.)
salt and pepper (optional)
WW Points: 5

Place lettuce, cabbage, carrots, onion, and chicken in large shaker-style salad bowl. Pour one serving of dressing on top. Close lid tightly. SHAKE.

Top with almonds and chow mein noodles.

Total Points: 7

Enjoy.

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