Salad Recipes

January 11, 2023

Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad

Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad 8 Servings Ingredients SaladOlive oil spray1 medium red onion, sliced into wedges1 large sweet potato5 oz baby kale1/2 Tbsp olive oil15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 tsp cumin1 tsp garlic powder3/4 tsp chili powder1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper Ranch Dressing1 cup plain nonfat Greek Yogurt2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice1 Tbsp dried […]
July 20, 2022

Bulgur Wheat and Fennel Salad

Bulgur Wheat and Fennel Salad 4 Servings Ingredients 1⁄4 cup medium-grind bulgur wheat1/2 cup frozen shelled peas, thawed1 15.5 oz. can reduced-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed2 med. Fennel heads, halved, then cut into thin half- moons1⁄4 cup fennel fronds, finely chopped4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice1 Tbsp olive oil1⁄2 bunch of flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped1⁄4 t. salt Directions […]
March 30, 2022

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta Salad

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta Salad 10 Servings Ingredients Pasta Salad 4 oz chickpea rotini pasta (I used Banza brand) 4 oz red lentil rotini pasta (I used Barilla brand) 2 cups diced English cucumber 2 cups halved grape tomatoes 1⁄2 cup thin red onion slices a small red onion 2 oz crumbled feta cheese handful fresh basil, […]
March 15, 2022

Thai Peanut and Quinoa Salad

Thai Peanut and Quinoa Salad 4 Servings Ingredients Salad2.25 cup cooked and cooled quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked quinoa cooked with 1.5 cups water or low sodium broth)2 cups shredded purple cabbage 1 cup grated carrot1 cup thinly sliced snow peas or sugar snap peas1/2 cup chopped cilantro1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted and lightly salted […]
February 27, 2022

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon and Cranberries

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon and Cranberries 4 Servings Ingredients 20 oz. whole brussels sprouts (approximately 6 cups whole or 8 cups shaved) 4 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4 cup grated parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup less sugar dried cranberries Directions 1. Shave/shred Brussel sprouts by removing the tough outer leaves, […]
December 6, 2021

Quinoa Lentil Salad

Quinoa Lentil Salad 6 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup quinoa1 1/4 cups water, plus 2 cups1/2 cup lentils2 teaspoons Dijon mustard3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 Tbsp olive oil1 teaspoon garlic powder1 lime, zestedKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 green onions, choppedFresh cilantro leaves, chopped Directions 1. Place quinoa and 1 1/4 cups water in a microwave safe […]
August 17, 2021

Carrot Salad

Carrot Salad 8 Servings Ingredients4 carrots, shredded1 apple, peeled, cored and shredded1 Tbsp lemon juice2 Tbsp honey1/4 cup blanched slivered almondssalt and pepper to taste Directions Combine the carrots, apple, lemon juice, honey, almonds, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss well and refrigerate until cold. Nutrition: 1/8 of recipe / Calories 69 / Total Fat 2.5 […]
May 25, 2021

Southwestern Salad

Southwestern Salad 10 Servings Ingredients 1 red bell pepper, diced1 small red onion, diced2 cans black-eyed peas (15.5 oz)1 can corn (15.25 oz)3 Tbsp canola oil2 Tbsp vinegar1 tsp cumin1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground black pepper1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Directions 1. Drain and rinse the black-eyed peas and corn and place in a large bowl.2. Add rest […]
March 30, 2021

Super Low-fat Potato Salad

Super Low-fat Potato Salad 8 Servings Ingredients 2 lbs. potatoes (6 medium), boiled until done and cooled4 Tbsp Best Foods® Low Fat Mayonnaise Dressing(For Fat-free option: Substitute 2 Tbsp nonfat plain yogurt and 2 Tbsp nonfat sour cream instead of mayonnaise dressing)1 1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground black pepper1 cup thinly sliced and diced celery1 thinly sliced and […]