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Jamaican Garden Salad recipe - 29 calories

Ingredients:
4 cups cabbage (shredded or thinly sliced)
1 tomato (cut into 8 wedges)
1/2 English cucumber (peel left on, cut into round slices)
4 carrots (shredded)
1 green pepper (sliced into rings)
Thousand Island dressing (to taste)

Preparation:
1. Place the cabbage into the bottom of a large serving bowl.
2. Top with the shredded carrots.
3. Add the sliced green pepper.
4. Slide the cucumber slices down the side of the bowl, so that they are “standing” on the inside of the bowl, surrounding the salad.
5. Place the tomato wedges on the top of the salad.
6. Serve with Thousand Island dressing.

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Grilled Caribbean Chicken Breasts recipe - 172 calories

Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 garlic clove, minced
1 scallion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:
1. In large a shallow bowl or resealable bag, mix together orange juice, lime juice, orange zest, olive oil, garlic, hot pepper sauc, ginger, scallion and oregano.
2. Add the chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 3 hours or overnight.
3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Place on a prepared grill about 6 inches from heat (the chicken may also be cooked on an indoor grill or broiled, if desired).
5. Grill, turning, for about 10 minutes (or until a fork can be inserted into the chicken with ease). (If using an indoor grill, reduce the time to about 5-6 minutes.)

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