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

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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.

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A refreshing fruit jello salad

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Strawberries, toasted almonds, and tangy dressing make this refreshing salad my VERY favorite salad to eat alone or with a meal! At 70 calories for a 1 cup serving it is awesome!

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The dressing makes the fruit an extra-sweet treat.

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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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.

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This is easy to make and is very nutrious for you! Quinoa was revered by the Incas and feed it to the Warriors.

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.

My kids never complain about eating both beans and greens in one meal when they're served alongside rich, slow-cooked pork.

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Need to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes? This recipe makes that happen.

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

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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.

Submitted by TANGO5617

I love the versatility of this salad,and the ease in making it a delicious side dish,or meal.My children are grown but they still ask for this dish at family gatherings.It's great for picnics because it is not mayonaise based.I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as us.

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While Chicken Parmesan is traditionally fried, this lighter version is delightful atop a hearty green salad.

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The Mother of all loaded-Waldorfs

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

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Simple & Healthy

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This is a makeover of Ruby Tuesdays Carolina Chicken Salad, with a calorie intake at over 1,000, is no way for any American to eat, there has to be a better way.
I chose to add flavorful, healthier ingredients to pack this "3C Salad" with character, class, and crunch. 3C Salad is quickly becoming a family favorite for lunch.

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Great springtime salad dinner option

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Cookbook creator says: Can add carrots, mushrooms to taste

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using high protein non-fat yogurt keeps the texture creamy and the nutrition on target

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Cookbook creator says: Less heat use Italian seasonings. I added some fresh mushrooms.

Succulent beef tenderloin, crisp iceberg lettuce, creamy Simply Dressed® Blue Cheese Salad Dressing and other savory ingredients make up a meal that satisfies even the biggest appetites. This recipe is from a SparkPeople sponsor.

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Cookbook creator says: Can use garlic. Also can put in a pita @ cukes and lettuce.

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Simple Salad for one

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Cookbook creator says: I used to make the original a lot. I'm so glad to find this version.

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Kid prepared and approved! I am always looking for a salad that my kids can make and then devour. This is a winner for kids and moms.

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Watermelon is a favorite summer dessert, but it makes a lovely salad, too. Here, creamy citrus dressing pairs with the sweet melon and crunchy celery.

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This is my own recipe I've made for more than 2 decades, and brings just the right combo of crunchy, creamy, spicy, tangy, and sweet to the palate, which makes it very satisfying. Also I care for only a little egg in my tuna salad; my preferred ratio I couldn't find already on Sparks' recipes.

Serve on green salad, on bread, or add to pasta salad. Great for Tuna Melts - firm recipe not sloppy recipe. Or scoop it into a wedge-cut tomato, placed atop a bed of salad greens for a lovely presentation.

Tuna is canned with alot of salt, so adding additional salt is unnecessary.

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This is the tuna salad that my Mom always made and I have never stopped loving. It's great with crackers, on bread or toast, pita pockets, veggies or all on its own.

You can lower the sodium by buying low sodium sweet peas, which we have not been able to find as of yet.

Submitted by GIRLHALFFULL

Quick easy and deliciouse... Try something new and be amazed!

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Cookbook creator says: Can use fat free yogurt or sour cream rather than mayo. Also can add to it as a basic base recipe.

Submitted by MONIAT170

This crunchy cole slaw is a healthier version of that summer favorite: ramen noodle salad. Two servings of vegetables in every portion!

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Traditional, classic Israeli Salad, perfect as a side, salad, or as filling for your pita.

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Lighter version of the pot luck favorite.
Best if refrigerated overnight.

So pretty when served in glass, or trifle bowl you will have to take the 1st serving at a pot luck, or no one will want to mess it up.

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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.

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Adapted from AllYou magazine

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A light fruity and nutty salad!

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Cookbook creator says: Sub tomato and cuke for onion and pepper. Olives can be added, too. Versitile recipe.

Submitted by JLPNURSE

A light and tasty whole meal.

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

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Topped with lean, juicy flank steak, this salad is a delightful late summer supper. Marinate the steak in the morning and dinner will be ready in a flash at night.

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An easy low fat and low carb egg salad with no mayo at all!

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Broccoli is my favorite vegetable, but not everyone agrees with me. To convert people, I like to serve this simple recipe. Garlic sauteed in olive oil offers a sweet richness, and the lemon juice offers a nice tang.
If you are using fresh broccoli, peel the stalks and dice them before adding to the cooking water.

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This salad is full of distinct, strong flavors. It's a great way to get new greens onto your plate.

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

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A healthier alternative to the bacon-laden warm spinach salad, this is a nice side dish for cool weather.

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Potato salad gets a French twist with chunks of Swiss cheese, bacon, eggs, and a tangy Dijon dressing. Served warm, this salad is a hearty side dish or light lunch.

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This hearty, healthy salad is great warm or cold. It's even better the next day, after the flavors have had a chance to mingle.

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Good as a side dish or dessert, this salad made from fresh fruit is naturally low in fat, saturated fat, and sodium. Plus, it's cholesterol free.

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.

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Take this easy fruit salad to your next pot-luck for a big hit! Or, make up a batch and keep it on hand for a healthy snack or "sweet fix".

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