Under 300 Calorie Salads

I'm trying so very hard to lose weight. It's really slow going and the pounds seem to be refusing to come off. I think I might have the slowest metabolism on Earth. So I haven't been posting much on the blog since the meals are pretty uninspired.

Mozzerella, tomato, arugula, figs & pine nuts salad

I had a similar salad at a restaurant while I was traveling on business and I loved the simplicity of the flavors melding together. What could go wrong when you've got a few figs, some mozzarella and a sprinkle of pine nuts. Divine!

Give this recipe a shot when you are in a salad rut. It only needs to be dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I find that adding a bit of Kosher salt to a salad gives it that restaurant flavor.

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint Recipe

There's something wonderfully girlie about the color of watermelon.  It's a feast for the eyes. And there's certainly nothing more refreshing than a cold slice of watermelon on a hot day. I remember many summers eating watermelon as a little girl.

Grilled Chicken with Sauteed Mushrooms & Onions Salad (AKA "Man Salad") Recipe

We've been trying to eat salads on the regular at Casa de Elle Beau. But you know how easy it is to run out of salad recipes. One night I got a little creative and put together what I lovingly call "Man Salad". It turned out to a chart topper. Mr. T asked me to make sure I remembered what I did so that it could be repeated. If your man whines or throws a temper tantrum when you try to feed him a salad for dinner, give this one a shot. There's a chance he just might like it!