I love recipes like this, where the flavor and enjoyment outshine the health benefit. One bite of these Chicken Lettuce Boats and you’ll see what I mean – the crunch, the collision of flavors and the creamy enjoyment will push all thoughts of calories and fat grams out of your mind…but rest assure that this recipe is highly healthy and will keep you on track towards your fat loss goal. Enjoy!

What you need

Serves 6

• 2 small apples, cored and chopped
• 1 Tablespoon orange juice
• 3 cups roasted chicken, chopped
• ¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• ¼ cup black raisins
• 1 (4oz) can mild diced green chiles
• ½ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup light, balsamic dressing
• sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 head butter lettuce
• red grapes – optional for serving

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine the chopped apples and orange juice. Mix to combine.

2. Add the remaining ingredients (save for the lettuce and grapes) and mix well. Chill, covered, for 15 minutes or until ready to serve. Use an ice cream scoop to place the chicken salad on each lettuce leaf. Garnish the plate with red grapes and Enjoy!

Nutrition

224 calories, 8g fat, 140mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 23g protein

Today I have a brand new take on tuna salad for your tasting enjoyment. While most tuna salad recipes use mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt to create the desired creamy consistency, this recipe does something completely different. We are using hummus! And not just any hummus: white bean hummus.

Nutritionally these Creamy Tuna Lettuce Boats are exactly the type of meal that you should be eating in order to see noticeable improvements in your shape. Albacore tuna is a lean protein that provides essential macronutrients to help your muscles develop and recover from your workouts.

To boost the fiber content we are adding some finely chopped celery, red onion, and parsley in addition to whole grain mustard. Resist the urge to spread this divine tuna salad over toast and give it a try over crunchy butter lettuce leaves instead. Enjoy!

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need
Serves 6

• 15oz canned albacore tuna, packed in water
• ½ cup white bean hummus
• ½ cup celery, finely minced
• 2 Tablespoons red onion, finely minced
• 2 Tablespoons whole grain mustard
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced
• 2 heads butter lettuce

Instructions

1. Drain the tuna and flake into a large bowl. Mix in the hummus, celery, onion, mustard, and parsley.

2. Serve scoops of the tuna mixture on butter lettuce leaves. Enjoy!

Nutritional Analysis

One serving equals 144 calories, 4g fat, 8g carbohydrate, 1g sugar, 209mg sodium, 3g fiber, and 18g protein.