I’m a cold lunch girl all the way. My whole life I’ve preferred a great sandwich over any type of warm meal when the clock strikes noon. Sometimes I even have a salad or sandwich for dinner when I’m having a low key night. During Phase 1 of P90X, I eat a salad nearly every day for lunch and during Phases 2 and 3, I usually would whip up my favorite turkey avocado sandwich. A favorite go-to salad to bring to a party is my strawberry goat cheese salad. Everyone loves it so it’s the perfect low-fat side dish for BBQs and parties. I always offer to bring it so that I have something healthy to eat at the party (usually this doesn’t stop me for diving into dessert though!)
Below are my favorite go-to recipes. I didn’t include portion sizes for many because it’s up to you depending on how large of a salad/sandwich you’d like and your personal preference. Also, I prefer all ingredients to be organic, but it’s up to you! I simply list the ingredients – you can figure the rest out!
Chinese Chicken or Shrimp Salad
- Grilled chicken or cold shrimp (if you chose shrimp, squeeze a fresh lemon over it and sprinkle with salt before adding)
- Mixed greens
- Shredded or sliced organic carrots (I use a peeler and peel one large carrot into my bowl to make long strands of carrot)
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds
- Chopped red peppers, onion, cucumber and tomato
- 2 tbsp Trader Joe’s Asian Style Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette (or any other low calorie salad dressing)
- Halved orange slices (optional)
P90X Phase 1 Recipe Approved
Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
- Mixed greens
- Chopped Almonds
- Cucumber and red onion
- Dried cranberries
- Goat Cheese
- Sliced strawberries
- Trader Joe’s Non-Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette (or any other low-calorie dressing)
P90X Phase 1 Recipe Approved
Cilantro Club Salad
- 3 oz pre-cooked cold ham (we get ours from Costco)
- 3 oz pre-cooked cold turkey breast (Costco as well)
- Organic greens
- Chopped tomato, cucumber, red onion
- 1 ounce cheddar cheese
- 1/4 medium avocado (approximately 1.5 ounces)
- 2 tbsp Trader Joe’s Cilantro Dressing
Phase 1 P90X Approved
Nicole’s Famous Turkey Avocado Sammy
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread
- Yellow mustard
- 3-6 ounces of fresh sliced turkey (we purchase whole pre-cooked turkey breast from Costco and cut our own slices)
- Roasted red peppers (jarred), cucumber, sliced red onion, sliced tomato
- 1/4 medium avocado (approximately 1.5 ounces)
- Italian seasoning (sprinkle in sandwich for a flavor boost!)
Phases 2 and 3 P90X
Tuna Mustard Salad
- 7 ounce can of albacore tuna
- Low fat mayo (add desired amount to tuna or omit if you prefer)
- Chopped cucumbers, onion, tomato, red peppers
- Yellow mustard (for dressing)
Phase 1 P90X Approved & very low calorie
Tuna Curry Salad
- 7 ounce can of albacore tuna
- Low fat mayo (add desired amount to tuna or omit if you prefer)
- Yellow curry powder (add to mayo and tuna mixture)
- Chopped cucumbers, onion, tomato
- Roasted red peppers
- Garbanzo Beans
- Trader Joe’s Fat Free Balsamic Viniagrette
- Optional: Add 1/2 cup of whole wheat couscous mixed with some feta cheese for extra substance
Phase 2 or 3 90X
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