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30 Easy Ways to Cut Calories Without Even Noticing

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Gourmandize

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Salads can be dangerous territory for those watching their weight.  While most start out healthy,  the calories quickly add up once you start piling on all your favorite delicious toppings like bacon and croutons...  To keep things in check, choose one or two toppings with stong flavors that will let you get away with using a smaller portion.  This fresh salad with blue cheese, cranberries, and pears is a great example!


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INGREDIENTS

  • Peanuts
  • Carrot
  • Mango
  • Rocket
  • 2 limes
  • Olive oil
  • Soy sauce
  • Red onion, minced
  • Salt
  • Pepper

 

METHOD

  1. Lightly sautée the peanuts until golden.
  2. Take the carrots and cut into thin slices.
  3. Peel the mango and slice into thin strips.
  4. Squeeze the juice from 2 limes into a bowl, and add olive oil, soy sauce, minced onion, salt and pepper.
  5. In a bowl, toss together the mango, carrot, rocket, and lime-soy dressing.
  6. Enjoy!