Watch out for these ‘light’ summer meals that are anything but!
Caesar salad
Here are two things you didn't know about one of your favorite summer salads. One, it actually originates in Mexico! And two, you might want to think twice before digging in because the word "salad" in its name does not mean "anti-weight gain." There's about 350-400 calories in one serving, depending on how much Parmesan you use (often more than 1/3 cup), without counting the sun-dried tomatoes and Caesar dressing.
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VIDEO: Fresh Mango Salad
Dive into summer with this fresh, light and healthy mango salad!
INGREDIENTS
- Peanuts
- Carrot
- Mango
- Rocket
- 2 limes
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Red onion, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
METHOD
- Lightly sautée the peanuts until golden.
- Take the carrots and cut into thin slices.
- Peel the mango and slice into thin strips.
- Squeeze the juice from 2 limes into a bowl, and add olive oil, soy sauce, minced onion, salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, toss together the mango, carrot, rocket, and lime-soy dressing.
- Enjoy!