Easy Three-Bean Salad Ingredients: 1 can (16 oz) low-sodium cut green beans, drained 1 can (about 15 oz) low-sodium red kidney beans, drained 1 can (about 16 oz) low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained 1 onion (small), sliced and separated into rings Salad greens Grated peel of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons… Continue reading
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Mixed salads
7-Layer Salad This is a very popular potluck recipe in some areas of the United States. Now you have a lighter version to bring, and no one will be the wiser. Ingredients: 8 cups of shredded Romaine or green leaf lettuce 1 green pepper, chopped 2 cups sliced mushrooms or carrots 1 1/2 cups canned… Continue reading
Summer fruit salads
Cinnamon-Almond Fruit Salad This fruit salad has a nice blend of flavors from the fruit and the vanilla-cinnamon topping. The toasted almonds add crunch. Ingredients: 3 cups strawberry halves 2 cups blueberries 2 bananas, sliced 2 cups seedless grapes (red or green) 8 ounce container vanilla yogurt (any brand or type) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon… Continue reading
Entree salads
Mediterranean Pasta Salad This is a wonderful main dish pasta salad to serve on those hot summer nights! Ingredients: 4 cups dry, thin penne pasta (choose whole wheat pasta if you prefer) 12 ounces frozen sugar snap peas (if using fresh, trim ends and stems) 3 links Tofurky® Sweet Italian Soy Sausage by Turtle Island… Continue reading
More recipes for pregnant women
Chicken salad with apples Note: This recipe is especially for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but it can be a nutritious part of almost anyone’s diet. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need to consume extra calories and eat a variety of nutritious foods to contribute to their baby’s growth and development. Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 12… Continue reading
Whole grain salads
Lentil and Buckwheat Salad Ingredients 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons salt-free seasoning blend 1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon… Continue reading
Some easter and healthy salads
Spinach and Strawberry Salad Ingredients * 2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces * 4 cups sliced strawberries * 1/2 cup vegetable oil * 1/4 cup white wine vinegar * 1/2 cup white sugar * 1/4 teaspoon paprika * 2 tablespoons sesame seeds * 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Directions 1. In a large… Continue reading