Salad Recipes

March 14, 2021

Low Fat Basic Vinaigrette

Low Fat Basic Vinaigrette 7 Servings Ingredients 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or rice vinegar1/2 cup water1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp apple juice concentrate1/4 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp fresh lemon juice1 tsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce1/2 tsp Dijon-style no salt added mustardDash of red (cayenne) pepper (Optional) Directions Place all ingredients in a jar […]
March 13, 2021

Low Fat Sour Cream Blue Cheese Dressing

Low Fat Sour Cream Blue Cheese Dressing 10 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream1/2 cup nonfat mayonnaise1/4 cup white wine vinegar2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp ground white pepper1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided Directions Combine all of the ingredients except for 1/4 cup of the blue cheese in a food processor or blender, and process for […]
March 13, 2021

Low Fat Ranch Dressing

Low Fat Ranch Dressing 4 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup nonfat mayonnaise1/4 cup nonfat sour cream1/4 cup nonfat yogurt1 tsp chopped shallots or 1/2 tsp chopped green onions1.5 tsp lemon juice1/2 tsp minced garlicSalt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper Directions In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, shallots and garlic. Season to taste with […]
March 13, 2021

Low Fat Caesar Salad Dressing

Low Fat Caesar Salad Dressing 6 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup nonfat mayonnaise2 Tbsp grated nonfat Swiss Cheese1 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp red wine vinegar2 tsp Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, minced1/8 tsp black pepper Directions Put all ingredients into a bowl and whisk to blend. Nutrition :  Serving Size is 2 Tbsp / Calories 40 / Total Fat 0.3 […]
February 28, 2021

Lemon Spinach Quinoa Salad

Lemon Spinach Quinoa Salad 8 Servings Ingredients 1 cup Ancient Harvest Tri-Color Quinoa1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 red bell peppers, chopped15.5 ounce can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)6 ounce baby spinach1/2 cup of feta cheese (optional)Dressing:3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 tsp dry oregano 1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Directions […]
December 5, 2020

Three-Bean Salad

Three Bean Salad Serves 6 Ingredients 1-15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1-15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1-15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 celery stalks, finely diced 1 tomato, chopped 1 cup salsa 2 TBSP. lime juice 1 tsp. chili powder Directions Combine beans and […]
December 5, 2020

Fruity Cabbage Slaw

Fruity Cabbage Slaw Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt or sour cream 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar ¼ cup apple juice ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. celery seed 6 cups red cabbage, shredded 2 carrots, grated 1 granny smith apple, diced (any tart and crisp variety will work) 1 bartlett pear, diced ¼ cup red onion, […]
December 5, 2020

Cool-as-a-Cucumber Salad

Cool-as-a-Cucumber Salad Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups cooked brown rice, cooled 1 medium cucumber, seeds removed, peeled and diced ¾ cup plain non-fat yogurt or sour cream ¼ onion, fine diced 1 TBSP. balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. dried dill weed 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper Fresh herbs for garnish- cilantro, mint, and/or basil Directions […]
November 21, 2020

Chicken Black Bean Salad

Chicken Black Bean Salad Serves 4 Ingredients 6 cups fresh baby spinach 1-15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup bell pepper, chopped 2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 1 cup salsa 4 TBSP. fat-free sour cream Directions 1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken breast, black beans, bell pepper, and salsa 2. […]