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.
Linda @ Fit Fed and Happy says
Chinese food is pretty healthy but they drench it in oil and have super oversized portions!
CC says
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! 🙂
Christine says
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. 🙂
shannon says
Great extender and turning leftovers into something different. I love cold chinese food also and adding it to a wrap
Melanie says
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!
Jamie @ ThatDoctorGirl says
Yum! That salad looks delicious. I might need to order some Chinese just to make it!
Lisa E. @ Lisa vs. the Loans says
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?
Katie says
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?
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says
Yum! What a fun meal!