Most pasta salads are heavy on the pasta and light on everything else. This version, which can be served warm or cold, includes a hefty portion of vegetables--both spinach and tomatoes.

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All the flavor of bruschetta, in a mushroom!

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Cookbook creator says: PERFECT FOR HOT MUGGY DAYS WHEN YOU WANT TO KEEP IT LITE

Submitted by GAFFERCAT

A simple cucumber salad for the Dog Days of Summer.

Fresh and juicy during spring and summer months, strawberries are delicious when combined with tender spinach and crunchy toasted almonds.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Use with a bag of pre-shredded broccoli & cauliflower; makes this recipe super quick.

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A wonderful mix of sweet, tart and tangy. A great addition to any dark green salad mix.

Submitted by ELDERBEAVER

Maybe I should have called this my "Summer Farmers Market Pasta." It's full of the vegetables I brought home from the farmers market on Saturday. Like many of my recipes, it can be altered based on what you've got on hand. I almost threw in some Swiss chard (my green of choice these days) and some brilliant yellow crookneck squash, but I decided to save those for another day and another dish.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A light fruity and nutty salad!

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Submitted by ZINASP

This salad bursts with so many wonderful flavors. Very refreshing and lasts for 3 to 4 days.

Submitted by GETTINLITTLE

Peanut butter based cole slaw that goes GREAT as a side dish to any Asian flavored fish/poultry/meat. My husband hates cole slaw and couldn't stop eating this!!!

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This is a good way to add some fruit serving to cole slaw. Very nice way to change up cole slaw.

Submitted by -RANDY-

You've never tasted slaw so good!

Submitted by SKINNYSUNI

There is no "COOKING TIME" --- it is actually "sitting in the fridge time"

A pretty basic low-calorie version of cole-slaw that will not add to your pudge...
I have made this hundreds of times over the years and it is especially a hit at BBQs and picnics.

There are tonnes of recipes on the web for low-calorie coleslaw .. this one is creamier, tasier and yummier than anyone I have found.

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Submitted by NJTEXAN

A light and delicious side dish served with fish or burgers, the "southern" way.

Submitted by GETSANGEL

Dedicated to my mentor and sweet sister Sharon: Quick and easy slaw thats delicous and healthy

Submitted by BJUBILEE

My kids and I really like our cole slaw to be sweet. I suppose that the sugar could be subbed with Splenda, but I didn't have any on hand.

Submitted by ~KRISTEL~

Cole Slaw with an Asian Kick (& the only slaw I will eat!)

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cole slaw

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This is great served on BBQ sandwiches, Sloppy Joes or Hot Dogs...or even alone all by itself!

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1/12 = 3 pts.

Submitted by PITA1022

Penne Pasta Salad

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Add either cooked chicken or cooked salmon to the recipe to make it a meal and it's wonderful!! I add lemon pepper to taste... and I love to add pickled artichokes when I have them!

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This is something I just threw together one day. It was such a hit, I added it to my family's favorites. We sometimes add chicken and make it a main dish. It is a great dish to take to a pot luck too!

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Submitted by BNER1973

Easy to prepare and full of flavor.

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Submitted by JOYCE825

My family always begs me to make this. You can use fat free dressing also for lower cals.

Submitted by MSLYNNWOOD

Great to bring to party or dinner, easy to make, hard to mess up.

Submitted by NORIN731

A yummy salad that is great for potlucks and BBQ's.

Submitted by PURPLEFLYER

This is a lighter version of my mom's almost-famous pasta salad. It's a summer classic in our family and great as a side dish or a meal on it's own.

Submitted by LIMITEDGRACE

Healthy and DELICIOUS

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Great Summer Salad

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Think you dislike beets? Not after trying this recipe! Roasting brings out the beets' natural sweetness, and the feta offers a nice, salty contrast.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Low-fat cottage cheese is the secret to the dressing in this delicious low fat and saturated fat, low cholesterol, low sodium mixture of vegetables and herbs.

Panzanella is an Italian salad that can be found on trendy bistro menus in the hot summer months. This salad was invented when times were tough, as a way to use up stale bread.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This was my great-grandfather's favorite salad. He didn't like lettuce, so when he saw this salad coming out, he always said, "Oh boy, salad!" thus the name.

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Easy Side Dish Recipe

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This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Not your average summer salad, this is a healthy take on a much higher calorie version served long ago at the Heidel House in Green Lake, WI. It works well instead of coleslaw or potato salad at a cookout or picnic.

Submitted by GOURDLADY

Eat as a side salad or add two grilled scallops and a slice of grilled whole-grain bread for a meal!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Even kale needs some love. Massaging an acid-based dressing into the fibrous green leaves tenderizes them, making the healthy vegetable more palatable in its raw form.

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There's nothing like the rich, juicy flavor of fresh tomatoes. That flavor is used to full advantage in this salad, which includes heirloom tomatoes, corn, onions, mozzarella and Simply Dressed® Balsamic Salad Dressing. This recipe is from a SparkPeople sponsor.

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A taco salad that's as easy to make as it is nutritious!

Submitted by SSEJICA81

A good dinner, when you're in a hurry!

Submitted by VANSI1K

The foolproof way to restaurant-style fajita salad!

Submitted by GRATEFULSNED

Tahini replaces mayonnaise for a creamy texture and adds a tangy flavor, plus some fiber, protein, and calcium.

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We ditched the mayo from this sandwich staple and boosted the nutrition with crunchy vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

High in calcium and very yummy

Submitted by TWINMOM143

It'll be our little secret that this recipe isn't high in fat. It's so creamy no one will ever know!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Delicious, full of wonderful flavor and color. It looks complex, because of all the ingredients, but is really quite simple to make. I cook the chicken, pasta, peppers and sauce at the same time. If this is too much work, do in stages.

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Broccoli salad is a summertime party staple. This version is healthier--with plenty of flavor from almonds and raisins!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Easy and flavorful. Enjoy :D

Submitted by HABSGIRLLV

Raw kale sounds gross, but it's good

Submitted by CSPAGNOLI

This seasonal salad is ready in a flash. You will love the softness of the greens with the crunch of the radish and pomegranate.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Creamy cole slaw pairs well with fried chicken, but who needs all that mayo? This one uses Greek yogurt and a healthier mayo, plus a few other secret ingredients.

Submitted by SPARKSOLUTION

This light salad perfectly complements spicier main dishes.

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