During Phase 2, the VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet) phase of the hCG diet, having access to a variety of recipes can be your saving grace. A change in your menu will help to prevent any cheating. These Phase 2 hCG Recipes for Salads & Dressings will keep you on track and keep you losing. Then check out these P2 approved recipes Beverages,Soups,and of courseDesserts!Enjoy!
Phase 2 hCG Recipes – SALADS & DRESSINGS
Strawberry Vinaigrette
- Strawberries
- 1 T. apple cider vinegar
- 1 T. lemon juice
- Dash of salt
- Dash of cayenne (optional)
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
- Stevia to taste
- Combine all ingredients in food processor. Puree until smooth. Makes 1 serving (1 fruit)
Sweet N Sour Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
- 1-3 tbs of raw apple cider vinegar
- Salt, Pepper
- 1 packet of natural sweetener (Stevia, Xylitol, Sweet n Low)
- Mix ingredients in a small bowl then drizzle over salad, spinach,vegetables, etc.
Spinach with Veal and Crunchy Apples Salad
- 1/4 cup spiced chai tea (see recipe above)
- 3 1/2 oz Veal or Beef (can be cubed into bite sized pieces)
- 3 1/2 oz Spinach Leaves
- 1 apple cut into small pieces
Pour spiced chai tea into pan with salt, pepper and herbs as desired.Add veal and apples to pan and simmer on medium heat until veal is well cooked and apples are tender. Cut veal into bite sized pieces. Place spinach in a deep bowl. Add veal and apple to spinach and mix with any juices from the pan. (Adding more tea makes more juice which serves as your salad dressing). Toss with salt, pepper, herbsand spices. Enjoy!
Crunchy Sweet Apple Chicken Salad
- 100 grams chicken cooked and diced
- 1 apple diced (122 g)
- 3 stalks celery diced (100 g)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- Dash of nutmeg
- Dash of cardamom
- Dash of salt
- Stevia to taste
Mix ingredients together, sprinkle with stevia and cinnamon. Chillfor 20 minutes. Serve with a wedge of lemon and enjoy.Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit)
Blackened Chicken Salad
- 100g chicken tenders
- 1 t paprika
- 1/2 t onion powder
- 1/2 t garlic powder
- 1/4 t oregano
- 1/4 t thyme
- 1/4 t white pepper
- 1/4 t black pepper
- 1/4 t ground red pepper
spinach or salad greens (as allowed)
Combine all spices and rub on chicken. Grill until no longer pink.Serve over spinach or salad greens.
Hot Dressing
Brown the chicken with Pam, ‘no salt’-salt and lots of pepper.
Once browned, turn down the heat to low and add chipotle salsa. I used Wegmans, jarred. its fat free, >1 carb, and has 10 calories per 2 Tbsp.
Let it borwn in the pan till it starts to stick then add about 1/2 of water to “deglaze” along with either juice of 1/2 orange or grapefruit and just a splash of Warchestshire.
Add Stevia if you need to counter the tartness. I had to add because of the grapefruit though you might not. Heat cook on med low until the chicken is done and remove to plate. Thicken sauce until desired thickness and pour it over your greens. Yum.
Vinaigrette Dressing
1/4c apple cider vinegar
1/2c water
2 shakes celery salt
2 shakes onion salt
ground pepper to taste
20 or more drops clear stevia
Combine ingredients, refrigerate
Italian Dressing
1/2c broth
2T apple cider vinegar
2T lemon juice
1t Italian herbs
2T minced onion
1/2t garlic powder
1/2t onion powder
heat in a saucepan 5 minutes.
Lemon Dressing
1/4c apple cider vinegar
1 c water
1T fresh lemon juice
25 drops stevia
Citrus Dressing
1/4c apple cider vinegar
1c water
1T lemon juice
15 drops clear stevia
10 drops Apricot Nector stevia (I used orange flavored)
1/4t Chinese Five Spice (optional)
1/4t garlic salt (optional)
Dill Dressing
1/3c apple cider vinegar
2T water
2T basil
2T dill
1t garlic powder
1t dry mustard
1t onion powder
I used less basil cause I don’t like it much.
Savory Dill Dressing/Marinade
Fresh dill minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoon chicken or vegetable broth
½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning mix
Salt and pepper to taste
Tarragon Vinegar Infusion
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Fresh tarragon
Combine vinegar with fresh tarragon in a lidded jar. Crush or roll the
tarragon slightly to release the flavor. Allow flavors to infuse into the
vinegar overnight or up to a week. Use as a marinade for fish or as the base
for a dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Citrus Ginger Dressing/Marinade
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Bragg’s liquid aminos
Ginger fresh or ground to taste
Salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Stevia to taste
Tomato Basil Vinaigrette
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup water, chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon minced onion
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried basil or fresh rolled and sliced basil leaves to taste
1/8 teaspoon oregano
Cayenne pepper to taste
Stevia to taste
Bring to a boil slightly.
Another Vinaigrette
½ cup chicken or vegetable broth2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon organic Italian herb spice blend
2 tablespoons finely minced onion
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Heat for 5 minutes
Sweet Wasabi Dipping Sauce/Marinade
¼ teaspoon wasabi powder or to taste (Japanese horseradish)
2 or more tablespoons Bragg’s liquid aminos
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Stevia to taste
French Dressing
¼ cup beef broth
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic crushed and minced
¼ teaspoon horseradish or to taste
½ teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
Cayenne pepper to taste
Stevia to taste
heat slightly to combine
Sweet and Spicy Mustard Dressing
2 tablespoons homemade mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Bragg’s liquid aminos
Pinch of turmeric
1 clove garlic finely minced
1 tablespoon minced onion
Stevia to taste
Water to desired consistency
Heat slightly
Lemon Pepper Marinade
4 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons chicken or vegetable broth
Salt and black pepper to taste
Stevia to taste (optional)
sweet mustard dill dressing
1 tbsp French’s Yellow Mustard
2 to 3 tbsp water
liquid stevia to taste
sprinkle of dried dill weed
Cholulu Lime Hot Salad Dressing
– 1/8 cup Cholula Lime Hot Sauce
– 2-3 tbsp of cold water
– 1 pack of Truvia ( sweeten as desired)
* Mix all ingredients together …add your allowable protein of choice*
This is AWESOME! There is no sugar or calories in this dressing…. and anything spicy ( like the hot sauce used) will curb your appetite. Just prepare an extra portion or two of your protein. Stick it in your refrigerated and your next meal is ready in 2 min. You dont even have to turn on your stove! I would eat it even if I was not on Dr. Simeons HCG protocol. Enjoy! Let me know what you think.
Salad Dressing
In a shaker combine
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon garlic
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic (not necessary but I liked it)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (I used coarse)
1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste
1/2 teaspoon stevia or to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon italian seaoning
1/4 teaspoon cumin or to taste ( I don’t like that much)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes – optional
Shake vigorously and pour over your lettuce or spinach etc….
Vinegar Dressing
1 cup water
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp dijon mustard
salt
pepper
onion powder
garlic powder
sweetener to taste (i usually use 2 packets)
mix everything together and let it sit for a few minutes so the sweetener will dissolve
I’m also not a fan of vinegar in general, BUT I’ve used a dressing with apple cider vinegar in it since my first round and I love it. I use it for salad, soak sliced cucumbers in it, and even dip my chicken in it! It’s delicious. there is also the option to substitutechicken stock for the vinegar if you are not a huge vinegar fan.
Orange Squeeze Dressing
I love half an orange squeezed then use the pulp too, half a lemon juice only, big splash of Braggs, 5-6 stevia drops, lemon or plain, a dash of salt. Wisk it and drop over Romaine hearts and your dry-grilled 100g’s of chicken. Yum!
For more variety check out these hCG dietrecipes alongwith cooking tips!