10 Delicious Salads For You To Enjoy During Thinco Phase 2

Congratulations on hitting Phase II of the Thinco weight control program! To support your efforts, we’ve put together 10 fun and different salad recipes for you.

When preparing these salads, always remember to:

– Wash all of your produce before eating.

– Cook all proteins to a food safe temperature (when applicable.)

– Only consume foods appropriate for Phase II of the Thinco diet. If you’re not  sure about something, consult your handbook.

We hope you enjoy these recipes! If you have any questions, or suggestions for another salad, contact us or leave a comment!

10 Delicious Salads For You To Enjoy During Thinco Phase 2

1. “Lemon Pepper and Chicken Salad”

Using fresh and straightforward ingredients, you can make this salad a yummy standard during Phase 2. Season the chicken exactly the way you want it with a little lemon juice and spices. Feel free to change up the spinach with lettuce, too!

Ingredients

Vegetables

– 1 ½ cup of Spinach

– 1 ½ cup of Cucumbers

Protein

– 100 grams of Skinless chicken breast

Seasoning

– Cilantro (to taste)

– Pepper (to taste)

– Garlic (to taste)

– 1 teaspoon of Lemon Juice

Directions

– Chop cucumbers into thin slices.

– Cut chicken breasts into strips.

– Combine all ingredients into a bowl and season to taste.

Why We Love The Lemon Pepper and Chicken Salad: This simple and delicious salad is a winner. The cucumbers add a touch of crunch. The chicken is savory and satisfying. This salad is a convenient, reliable meal.

1. “Crab and Kimchi Salad”

Make your own kind-of kimchi with this salad’s take on the classic Korean dish. Savor the rich, full flavor of the crab as it contrasts with the bright snapping veggies. If you know how to make kimchi, you know you can also spice this dish up with ginger and chili powder!

Ingredients

Vegetables

– 1 cup of Shredded cabbage

– 1 cup of Bok Choy

– 1 cup of White radish

Protein

– 100 grams of Crab

Seasoning

– 1 tablespoon of White wine vinegar

– Salt (to taste)

– Pepper (to taste)

Directions

– Buy pre-shredded cabbage or cut it yourself into fine shreds.

– Dice bok choy and white radish into bite-sized pieces.

– Combine all ingredients into a bowl.

– Toss salad with white wine vinegar and season to taste.

Why We Love The Crab and Kimchi Salad: This salad is light, crunchy, and fresh. Inspired by the ever popular kimchi, it’s brought together by the savory crab. Enjoy this dish when you crave something fun and different.

1. “The Sprouted Green Machine”

The only way this salad could be more green is if it had chlorophyll and a negative carbon footprint. Feel full after you enjoy all this greenery. Don’t forget the decadence of the giant prawns.

Ingredients

Vegetables

– 1 cup of Kale

– 1 cup of Flat green beans

– 1 cup of Alfalfa sprouts

Protein

– 100 grams of Prawns

Seasoning

– Lemon juice (just a small squirt to start)

– 1 tablespoon of Salt

– Pepper (to taste)

– Garlic (to taste)

Directions

– Make sure your prawns are fully cooked to a safe temperature before including them in your salad.

– Combine vegetables and proteins in a bowl.

– Add lemon juice and toss salad.

– Season the salad to taste.

Why We Love The Sprouted Green Machine: Kale feels filling, making it an excellent natural appetite suppressant. There’s lots of nourishment in this green salad, and it requires very little preparation.

1. “Miracle Noodle and Chicken”

If you need a break from the traditional salad, you can make this faux pasta dish for lunch! Miracle noodles, and other healthy products, are vegetables specially formed into apasta like shape and texture. Switch it up one afternoon with this dish. Customize the noodles to the flavor you’re craving the most.

Ingredients

Vegetables

– 3 cups of “Miracle Noodles” or suitable vegetable product

Protein

– 100 grams of chicken

Seasoning

– Customize this the way you want! Just be sure to use the spices and seasonings permitted during Thinco Phase II weight control program.

Directions

– Prepare the miracle noodles as directed on the packaging.

– The season your chicken exactly how you want! This dish is designed to deliver whatever taste you desire.

– Combine noodles and chicken – then, enjoy!

Why We Love The Miracle Noodle and Chicken: Feel like you’re enjoying noodles, even though it’s not pasta at all! Indulge in this carb-reminiscent meal. Seasoned chicken finishes out the custom taste of this filling “salad.”

1. “Garlic and Chicken Salad”

Another simple and delicious way to have chicken in your salad. For a hot protein option, feel free to saute the chicken in minced garlic before you add it to your salad. Don’t oven-roast the asparagus though. Steam the asparagus if you’d like it warm.

Ingredients

Vegetables

– 1 ½ cup of Spinach

– 1 ½ cup of Asparagus

Protein

– 100 grams of Skinless chicken breast

Seasoning

– 1 tablespoon of Apple cider vinegar

– 2 tablespoons of Minced garlic

– Pepper (to taste)

Directions

– Optionally, chicken can be sauteed with minced garlic for a sweeter flavor.

– Optionally, asparagus can be steamed or simmered with spices.

– Cut chicken breasts into strips.

– Chop asparagus into bite-sized pieces.

– Combine all ingredients into bowl.

– Add apple cider vinegar and toss salad.

– Season salad to taste.

Why We Love The Garlic and Chicken Salad: It uses a reliable protein in a fun and flexible way. This salad provides an easy workflow to follow, but you can easily take it in different directions if you desire.

1. “Healthy Cottage Cheese Salad”

Get a taste of dairy with this healthy salad. Cottage cheese is the featured protein, giving you a different and delicious lunch. Just as easy to make as it to eat!

Ingredients

Vegetables

– 1 ½ cup of Chopped celery

– 1 ½ cup of Chopped cucumber

Protein

– 100 grams of skimmed cottage cheese

Seasoning

– 1 teaspoon of Lemon juice (add more to taste)

– Pepper (to taste)

Directions

– Chop the celery and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.

– Put celery, cucumber, and cottage cheese into a bowl.

– Add lemon juice and toss salad.

– Season salad to taste.

Why We Love The Healthy Cottage Cheese Salad: It’s not often you get a bit of dairy during your weight control program. This salad keeps you healthy and gives you that little taste of cheese you’re looking for.

1. “City of the Sun Salad”

Named after Baalbek, Lebanon, this Middle Eastern inspired salad uses curry spice to bring out a bold  flavour. Chickpeas make this a vegetarian salad. It can also be served warm.

Ingredients

Vegetables

– 1 ½ cup of Spinach

– 1 ½ cup of Diced zucchini

Protein

– 80 grams of Chickpeas

Seasoning

– 2 tablespoons of Curry powder

– Pinch of salt

– Black pepper (to taste)

– Garlic (to taste)

Directions

– Dice and chop the zucchini into bite size pieces.

– Put zucchini and spinach into a bowl.

– Add chickpeas, curry powder, and a pinch of salt to salad.

– Toss salad and add additional seasoning as desired.

– Optionally, you can choose to heat and season the chickpeas in a pan before adding them to the salad. If you do this, be sure to heat them with just water and no oil.

Why We Love The City of The Sun Salad: When you think curry powder, you don’t always think salad. This recipe proves that thought wrong. If you want a little warmth in your salad, sauteeing the chickpeas is a tasty touch.

1. “Three Green and Steak Salad”

Serve yourself a small garden with three of the most popular greens in the Thinco weight control program. Complement the filling greens with a juicy bit of steak. Cook it just the way you like it and add a touch of spice.

Ingredients

Vegetables

– 1 cup of Kale

– 1 cup of Lettuce

– 1 cup of Spinach

Protein

– 100 grams of Lean steak

Seasoning

– Salt (to taste)

– Pepper (to taste)

– Garlic (to taste)

Directions

– Chop all of the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

– Cook your steak to a food safe temperature. Season it to taste.

– Cut steak into strips.

– Combine all ingredients into bowl.

– Toss salad and season to taste.

Why We Love The Three Green and Steak Salad: Make this fun salad when you have a little bit of each green leftover. Get a savory bit of steak with your lunch. Compliment the steak with simple, nourishing greens. This salad can easily be modified with substitute greens, too.

1. “Zucchinimania Is Running Wild”

Zucchini is the championship vegetable in this dish. Chickpeas make a vegan friendly protein and leave you feeling full. You won’t go crazy preparing this salad, but the flavor is   delicious!

Ingredients

Vegetables

– 1 cup of Chopped zucchini

– 1 cup of Arugula  

– 1 cup of Spinach

Protein

– 80 grams of Chickpeas

Seasoning

– Salt (to taste)

– Garlic (to taste)

– Pepper (to taste)

Directions

– Chop zucchini into bite-sized pieces.

– Combine all ingredients into a bowl.

– Toss salad and season to taste.

Why We Love The Zucchinimania Is Running Wild: The combination of these ingredients is like a natural appetite suppressant. It’s quick and easy to make… and even more fun to say!

1. “The KZC&T”

Are you abbreviation friendly? This salad is! A clear cadence of cutting constants describe this simply delicious recipe. Just chop, toss and season. With tofu as your protein option, this salad is vegetarian friendly, too.

Ingredients

Vegetables

– 1 cup of Kale

– 1 cup of Zucchini

– 1 cup of Cucumbers

Protein

– 100 grams of Tofu

Seasoning

– Pepper (to taste)

Directions

– Chop and dice all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

– Combine vegetables and protein in a bowl.

– Toss salad and season to taste.

Why We Love The The KZC&T: This salad looks, tastes and sounds like it belongs in a hipster salad bar. The only thing cooler than the name is the flavor. The salad takes next to no time to make. Just toss and enjoy!