Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce, washed, patted dry and cut in half length-wise
- 8 oz. rotisserie chicken breast meat
- 4 oz. goat cheese
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- 1 t. Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 t. honey
- salt and pepper, to taste
Grilled Romaine with Roasted Chicken Salad
Sometimes the smallest details make the biggest difference. Raw Romaine lettuce is a delicious, nutritious and crispy addition to any salad.…
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs. fresh green beans, tips removed and cut in half
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, washed and cut in half
- 1 T. fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 T. fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 T. sherry vinegar
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 c. Feta cheese, crumbled
Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes & Feta
This versatile salad combines garden fresh herbs and veggies with the delicious salty flavor of Feta cheese. As an added bonus,…
Ingredients
- 1 lb. red radishes trimmed, cleaned, and thinly sliced
- 6 hard-boiled eggs peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 c. lite sour cream
- 5 green onions trimmed and finely chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 TBS. fresh dill chopped
Egg Salad with Radishes
One of the keys to successfully adjusting a recipe for Type 2 Diabetes is to increase the proportion of vegetables. By…
Ingredients
- 1 T. real mayonnaise
- 2 T. Greek yogurt
- 2 t. Dijon mustard
- 1 T. red wine vinegar
- 1 t. garlic powder
- 2 t. dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 oz. rotisserie chicken breast, chuck into equal size cubes
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 3/4 c. pecans, roughly chopped
- 15 red grapes, washed and cut in half
- 3 T. fresh parsley, washed, stems removed and finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced, green part only
- 4-6 large Romaine lettuce leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
Chunky Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
This lightly dressed chicken salad is so delicious and satisfying. Although this recipe calls for pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, feel free to…
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- Zest and juice from 1 orange
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 quarter sized pieces of ginger, peeled
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- Zest and juice from 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- pinch of garlic powder
- freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon real maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon parmesan cheese
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons brown or dijon mustard
- 1 clove of garlic
- Zest and juice from 1 large lemon
- ½ cup water
- ½ walnut sized shallot
Homemade Salad Dressing
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Ingredients
- 6 large Portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 6 oz. fresh or shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ pint grape tomatoes, washed, dried, and cut in half
- ½ c. fresh or bottled pesto
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Mediterranean – Inspired Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Here is a warm and satisfying twist on a classic Caprese salad. Fresh basil doesn’t hold up well to heat, so…
Ingredients
- ¼ c. red wine vinegar
- 2 t. dried oregano
- 2. T. fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 clove fresh garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 2 t. red onion, finely minced
- 1 T. Dijon mustard
- ½ c. extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 large heads Romaine lettuce, washed, patted dry, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 oz. feta cheese, cut into small, uniformly sized pieces
- 8 oz can black olives, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, washed and cut in half lengthwise
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced, then cut into quarters
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
Hearty Greek Salad
This beautiful salad tastes as good as it looks! Although you don’t have to spend the time arranging the toppings as…
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. full-fat, non-flavored Greek yogurt
- 1 T. honey* or one very small pinch Stevia powder
- 2 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1 T. fresh lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- ½ small red onion, outer skin removed and cut into thin slices
- 2 large heads fresh broccoli, tough stems removed, rinsed, and broken into florets
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- ¼ c. fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 c. toasted pumpkin seeds, unsalted
Broccoli Bacon Salad
Looking for a refreshing dish to bring to your next picnic or potluck? Try this chilled broccoli salad with a zesty…
Ingredients
- 3 blood oranges (or regular navel oranges), cut into thin slices with rind removed
- 1 bulb fennel, washed, dried and thinly sliced, bottom and green leaves removed and discarded
- 1 head Romaine or other leafy green lettuce
- 1 t. fresh orange zest
- 2 T. fresh orange juice
- 1 t. fresh lemon zest
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1 t fresh lime juice
- 1 T. fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- ½ cup really good extra virgin olive oil
- 1 T. honey
- 2 t. Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Orange Fennel Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Orange and fennel is a classic combination that creates a wonderful flavor profile. Because these two flavors are so distinct, it…
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 12 oz. fresh mozzarella, large ball
- 1 large bunch fresh basil, washed and dried
- 3 T. really good extra virgin olive oil.
- 1 cup of balsamic vinegar
- sea salt and fresh-cracked black pepper, to taste
Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
It’s hard to beat the classic flavor combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. However, this version adds another dimension by…
Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet peppers or 2-3 bell peppers, assorted colors, chopped
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 8 oz fake crab, chopped (any protein source can be substituted here, try: canned tuna, canned salmon, tempeh, tofu, or shredded chicken)
- ¼ red onion, diced
- ¼ c. light mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried dill
Cucumber, Pepper, Fake Crab Salad
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Ingredients
- 3 c. cooked chicken meat, chopped into 1/2-in. pieces (from a rotisserie chicken, or 3 lg. boneless skinless chicken breasts that have been simmered in water until done)
- 2 c. cooked waxy potatoes (red or yellow), peeled, cut into 1/2-in. cubes
- 1 c. frozen or canned peas
- 3/4 c. chopped dill pickles
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 c. mayonaisse
- 1/4 c. Italian vinaigrette salad dressing
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Sliced pickles, green olives, and red pepper or pimento (or other vegetable slices) for decorating
Nutrients
- Calories: 147
- Carbohydrates: 7.5
- Fat: 6
- Protein: 16
- per 3/4-cup serving:
Olivieh – Persian Chicken, Egg, and Potato…
Looking for a refreshing and protein-packed summer meal? Try our family favorite - Olivieh, or Persian Potato Salad! This cold salad…
Ingredients
- 8 oz. frozen shelled deveined shrimp
- 2 TBS. butter
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. garam masala
- 3 c. bagged coleslaw mix consisting of green and purple cabbage, and shredded carrots
- 2 TBS. chopped pimento, drained
- 1 c. celery, chopped 1/4"
- 1/4 c. blue cheese salad dressing
- 1/4 c. coconut milk
- 1 TBS. chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 TBS. sunflower seed kernels, Optional Topping
Indian Shrimp in Butter Sauce Salad
Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make salad that combines warm shrimp cooked in butter and tossed with Garam Masala, and cool…
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. sirloin tip or eye of round beef
- 1/2 c. light soy sauce
- 6 c. finely chopped cabbage
- 1/2 c. shredded carrots
- 1/2 c. finely sliced celery
- 1/2 c. finely julienned red bell pepper
- 1/2 c. finely julienned green bell pepper
- 2 chopped green onions
- 3 TBS. lime juice
- 2 TBS. fish sauce found in Asian ethnic section of grocery store
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 TBS. finely minced fresh ginger root
- Artificial sweetener to taste to equal 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
Asian Beef Salad
Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the best of both worlds? Look no further than Asian Beef Salad.…
Ingredients
- 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ounces grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Meyer lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 5 ounce packet premium wild pink salmon, skinless and boneless
- 2 ounces grape tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
- Shaved parmesan cheese, for garnish
Asparagus and Grape Tomato Salmon Pasta Salad…
Looking for a refreshing summer dish? Try this pasta salad with a lemon vinaigrette! Perfect for grilling, the recipe includes tips…