Category: Salads

Corn-Avocado Salad

When you are looking for a great salad for a cookout or picnic with no mayonnaise, this will be one you need to try. Fresh corn, juicy tomatoes, avocados and a light, delicious dressing. You can chill the salad up to 24 hours ahead before adding the avocado. Enjoy! 2 C. fresh corn kernels (about …

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Quinoa Salad

Another great quinoa recipe! Healthy food doesn’t have to be bland and boring. This one comes from Fine Cooking magazine. It’s great as a meat-free lunch or a side dish for dinner. Though this salad is delicious as written it is quite versatile. I have used balsamic vinegar in place of the sherry vinegar and …

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Crunchy Pea Salad

This is delicious! It is a surprise that a salad made out of peas would be this good, but then again it has lots of bacon in it! One pound of bacon is a lot, so I used about 1/2 pound or more, and we thought it was plenty. Enjoy! 1 10-oz box frozen peas, …

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Mediterranean Lentil Salad

This is a refreshing salad packed full of protein, fiber and vitamins. A dressing of olive oil, lemon juice and a splash of red wine vinegar keeps this salad light and fresh tasting. Feel free to change-up the veggies or leave out the olives like me if you don’t like them. Lentils are one of …

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BBQ Shrimp, Corn, and Zucchini Salad

This recipe comes from Coastal Living Magazine. I have made this several times this summer, and love that it not only is delicious, but is light and healthy. If you’re not familiar with grilling vegetables give it a try, it adds great flavor and diversity to your meals. Enjoy! 1/2 C. prepared barbecue sauce 1/4 …

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Cold Farfalle Salad

Looking for a great salad for summer picnics? With no mayonnaise being used, this one is perfect. Since I do not care for olives, I do not add them, hence there are none in the picture. Frozen corn can be substituted, just thaw before adding to the salad. Enjoy! 8 to 10 oz. farfalle (bowtie …

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Three-Bean Tuna Salad

If you’re looking for healthy meals, but having a hard time finding ones with flavor this one is for you. With omega-3 fats in the tuna, and fiber in the beans this dish is definitely one for your “healthy” recipe box. Feel free to use what ever beans you like. I pick one type of …

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Chickpea Salad

Another great side or salad topper. Enjoy! 2(15oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 small red onion finely chopped 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped A few celery ribs and leafy tops, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 3 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and …

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Marinated Beet Salad

For someone who “doesn’t like beets”, I have found another beet recipe that I really like. When I found out how awesome beets are for your body I had to find recipes so that I would enjoy eating them. This is a refreshing salad great for the summertime that comes from Martha Stewart’s whole living …

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