How I lighten Up My Chinese & Use Up The Leftovers
To be honest, I have a love/hate relationship with Chinese food. I love that it taste delicious and it’s fast. I hate how it makes me feel bloated after eating globs of it. Chinese food and moderation is kind of hard. Instead of giving it up completely, I like to lighten it up by adding healthy fillers.
I took four cups of arugula and tossed it in an asian sesame dressing. I then added rice and leftover Chinese food for the toppings. This way I was full, getting more nutrients and not overdoing the sodium. I even crushed up a crab rangoon for some crunch on top.
Chinese food is pretty healthy but they drench it in oil and have super oversized portions!
Chinese food can actually be kind of “addictive” because of the Glutamat they almost always put in. It’s a flavor enhancer that is said to affect the regulation of the appetite in the brain. I apologize if you already knew that before! 🙂
This was perfect timing! My son told me last night that he wants Chinese food for dinner tonight and although I do love it, I dread it knowing the calories & sodium I will consume. I will definitely do this tonight! Thanks. 🙂
Great extender and turning leftovers into something different. I love cold chinese food also and adding it to a wrap
I can totally relate. I love Chinese food but I hardly ever order it because I don’t feel so great afterwards… It tastes so good and it’s hard to stop after just one plate. Your idea of adding salad greens is really smart!
Yum! That salad looks delicious. I might need to order some Chinese just to make it!
This is a great idea! Such an easy way to lighten up Chinese food. Do you have a recipe for the asian sesame dressing or a favorite one you buy from the store?
This looks awesome! I would order chinese food just to make the salad! I have a sort of unrelated question. When you make chicken to put on cold green salads, how do you usually cook and store the chicken?
Yum! What a fun meal!