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If you haven't been to the Cheesecake Factory lately, you will be pumped to find out that it is the perfect place to dine this spring if you're fighting to get in swimsuit season shape! Their Skinnylicious Menu provides mouthwatering appetizers, salads and entrees that are on the lighter side but still full of flavor. And we are not just talking about one or two menu items here--there are over 50 lightened-up options to choose from. From seafood to burgers to pasta, you can satisfy any craving, skinnylicious-style, at the Cheesecake Factory. Here are a few of my flavorful favorites from the menu.
Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos: This is the perfect dish to start with because they are easy to share -- three "tacos" come in every order -- and are light on your waistline. Perfectly grilled chicken avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, roasted corn salsa and crema fill bright green, crisp butter lettuce leaves for the Mexican-style fare, or if you are craving Asian, get the lettuce tacos stuffed with chicken, carrots, bean sprouts, cucumber, cilantro and marinated rice noodles with spicy peanut sauce. Either way, at just 250 calories for the entire plate, they are a satisfyingly slim starter.
Santorini Farro Salad: You can't find this tasty, nutty whole grain at just any restaurant, but the Cheesecake Factory has created a winning salad using farro as the star. The newly rediscovered grain is topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, beets, red onion, feta cheese and tzatziki all tossed in a light, crisp vinaigrette. Enjoy all that for just 300 nutrient-rich, flavorful calories.
Tuscan Chicken: I love it when restaurants actually use fresh ingredients to make entrees lighter, and the Cheesecake Factory used fresh basil, tomatoes, artichokes, capers and a balsamic vinaigrette to make this grilled chicken dish taste amazing. What's even more amazing is that the generous portion served with fresh veggies and more of that wonderful farro clocks in at just 585 calories.Have you tried the Skinnylicious Menu yet? Tweet me at @sarahjaneRD and @SELFMagazine to let me know your faves!
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