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Summer

Salads, Soups & Veggie Dishes (with a few crock pot meals) to get through the hot summer months

(21 Recipes) Created by DEZE509

Recipes in this Collection

Herbed Bulgur and Lentil Salad
Very Good 4.2/5

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge, so we love to make a big batch of it and eat it throughout the week.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 21g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 159.2
Very Good 4.7/5

Cookbook creator says: This is even good with canned corn!

Submitted by JIFFERS29

Carbs: 38.2g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 15.3g | Calories: 230.8
Very Good 4.0/5

Light refreshing side using garden fresh grape tomatoes, scallions and basil.

Submitted by DEZE509

Carbs: 6g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 104.2
Very Good 4.3/5

Cookbook creator says: So good and really easy!

Submitted by CRBEDELL

Carbs: 33.1g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 5.1g | Protein: 44g | Calories: 335.4
Spinach and Tomato Pasta Salad (Chef Meg's Makeover)
Very Good 4.1/5

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 33g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 12g | Calories: 267.1
 Tuna and White Bean Salad
Good 3.8/5

A refreshing alternative to tuna salad. Pair with tomatoes and cucumber for a light lunch.

Submitted by JLPNURSE

Carbs: 20.4g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 6.1g | Protein: 27.6g | Calories: 219.1
Tomato Soup
Very Good 4.4/5

This tomato soup is so rich and thick you'll swear it's laden with cream and butter. The trick is really good tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.3g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 98.9
Very Good 4.5/5

Cookbook creator says: Even used dried beans (add more liquid and cook a little longer.)

Submitted by LETSGOGIRLS!!!

Carbs: 27.5g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 10g | Protein: 10.8g | Calories: 162

Submitted by YANKEEMOMINTX

Carbs: 11.9g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 3.8g | Calories: 61.6
Good 3.7/5

Hearty filling creamy texture soup

Submitted by LPBATT

Carbs: 43.6g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 7.1g | Protein: 5.7g | Calories: 199.2

A light, tastey, & low sodium way to use up some leftover chicken.

Submitted by JOANN562

Carbs: 25.3g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 20.9g | Calories: 238.2
Incredible! 5.0/5

Adaptad from Shape Magazine, April, 2007

Submitted by GVMEMOMENT

Carbs: 4.9g | Fat: 13.6g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 17.3g | Calories: 210.8
This recipe has been marked private.
Very Good 4.7/5

From "Simply Salads" by Jennifer Chandler.

Submitted by ALISONSLP

Carbs: 4g | Fat: 11.9g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 5g | Calories: 138.2
California Roll in a Bowl
Very Good 4.6/5

Cookbook creator says: Really different but the family loved it!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 27.3g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 6g | Protein: 6.5g | Calories: 199.1

Cookbook creator says: Found on rodale.com; adapted recipe to use chicken instead of beef.

Submitted by DEZE509

Carbs: 12.9g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 25.7g | Calories: 205.3

Cookbook creator says: Another I found on rodale.com

Submitted by DEZE509

Carbs: 38.1g | Fat: 15.8g | Fiber: 8.9g | Protein: 12.6g | Calories: 330.3
Garden Fresh Lasagna
Very Good 4.5/5

Cookbook creator says: I've made this with 1/2 tofu and 1/2 ricotta.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 30g | Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 12.1g | Calories: 211.8
Lemon-Pepper Chicken Caesar Salads
Very Good 4.4/5

Probably the most savory salad I've ever had. Non-salad eaters will like this! with a homemade delicious dijon-parm vinaigrette that tastes really similar to caesar dressing.

Submitted by ONIONSLAYER

Carbs: 13.1g | Fat: 16.3g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 9g | Calories: 235.7
Very Good 4.1/5

Tacos are one of my favorite all time things and this recipe satisfies my craving.

Submitted by RAWEBER1117

Carbs: 23.3g | Fat: 18.8g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 26.3g | Calories: 373.6
Quinoa with Spinach and Feta Cheese
Very Good 4.4/5

Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal.

Submitted by SLIMKATIE

Carbs: 32.1g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 232.8
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