Description
Description: A practical, flavorful approach to the 1500 calorie meal plan for weight loss. Includes a full-day eating guide, real-life experience, and a high-protein grilled chicken salad recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small red onion
- 5 tbsp vinegar, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1½ tsp salt, divided
- 3 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into planks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 head romaine lettuce, halved
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 5 oz baby spinach
Instructions
- Pickle sliced onion in 2 tbsp vinegar. Set aside.
- Whisk garlic, mustard, 1 tsp salt, and remaining vinegar. Add oil to emulsify.
- Stir paprika into dressing. Toss veggies in half; coat chicken in rest.
- Grill chicken and veggies until cooked. Chop everything.
- Toss spinach and romaine with dressing. Top with grilled elements and onions.
Notes
- Prep vinaigrette and chicken ahead for quicker meals.
- Use a food scale for accurate protein portions.
- Mix up veggies based on season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Weight Loss
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup vegetables
- Calories: 416 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: 1500 Calorie Meal Plan, Grilled Chicken Salad recipe