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.

A great appetizer for a casual spring or summer dinner.

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

Submitted by LOULOUB

A light and delicious salad that's perfect for a summer picnic.

Combine black beans with fresh vegetables to make a fiber-rich vegetarian friendly salad.

Toss the canned cranberry jelly and use this homemade version instead. It's ready in no time, and it's full of healthy fruit!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Make this before work and take it with you--it will keep you away from those vending machines after lunch.

Submitted by SPRINKLE65

Quick and nutritious, high in iron, protein and other nutrients

Submitted by RDEPASS

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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!

Submitted by OILPAINTER

I love broccoli crunch salad, but have loathed the 400 calories per cup of some of my favorites. I've tried multiple times unsuccessfully to create a healthier version that still tastes like my favorite and that helps me enjoy eating these cruciferous powerhouses without the payback. I think I have finally got it.

Kudos to LIBRARYCAT for the initial recipe I found on Sparkrecipes that led me in the right direction. I still wanted something with less calories and sugars. . .and a bigger portion.

Have fun!

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Penne Pasta Salad

Submitted by HEIDI14DAN

Your favorite Italian Pasta salad turned around

Submitted by AUNTIEKELLY

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!

Submitted by LAURA2BZ

Quick and Easy, Tangy Pasta Salad. Great to go with any kind of grilled out meal

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Submitted by CANDICANE150

This tangy, tart salad will tickle your taste buds.

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

Easy slaw with no fatty mayonnaise.

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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Submitted by BLEUGERS

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

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Black Bean Salsa

Submitted by JANAE55

Easy Side Dish Recipe

Submitted by PHOENIX53

A sweet, light salad.

Submitted by PROWESS64

This healthy, hearty salad is packed full of fruit AND vegetables.