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Strawberry Kale Salad with Almonds

Hearty kale is topped with sweet strawberries for a refreshing contrast. A basil shallot vinaigrette tenderizes the kale while almonds add a nutty crunch.

Cool Mint Wild Rice Salad

Crunchy wild rice is tossed with red onion, cucumber and heirloom tomatoes in this warm weather salad. A dressing of lemon juice, fresh mint and olive oil will both refresh and pucker your palate.

Tender new potato potatoes are first boiled and then roasted to achieve a crispy skin while the inside stays delicate. You’ll love smashing the potatoes with the flat side of a knife almost as much as you’ll love devouring this zesty, herbal potato salad.

Panzanella Salad

Tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion and parsley come together in this classic Italian salad. As hearty as it is refreshing, the toasted bread cubes will attract eaters, but the Dijon white balsamic vinaigrette will keep them coming back for more.

Avocado Radish Salad

Sometimes all you need for a delicious salad is to bring out the natural flavors of ripe fruits and veggies. Creamy avocado and crisp radish slices are seasoned with lemon juice, salt and pepper in this simple and satisfying salad.

Quinoa Tabbouleh Greek Salad

This hybrid of two beloved classics shows off the refreshing yet hearty flavors of the Mediterranean. Try it as a salad or stuff it in a whole-wheat pita topped with tangy feta.

Wilted Spinach Sesame Salad

Spinach is wilted with a hot vinaigrette of Dijon mustard, rice vinegar and honey. Sesame oil brings its smoky flavor to the dressing as crisp red onion and toasted almonds lend their quintessential crunch to round out this satisfying salad.

Tahini Quinoa Bean Salad

Tahini, lemon juice and a little chipotle powder make a sour spicy seasoning for heart-healthy quinoa. Green onions, snow peas and bell peppers make a delightfully crunchy contrast to the cooked beans and grains in this satisfying winter salad.

Massaged Kale Salad

Avocado’s nuttiness is heightened by lemon juice, cayenne pepper and garlic powder, which are then massaged into the kale in this classic winter greens salad. The leaves of Tuscan kale are more tender than other varieties, so you can dig into this refreshing salad as soon as you start salivating for that quintessential kale crunch.

Shiitake Pomegranate Spelt Salad

Spelt wheat berries are topped with salty pistachios and sweet-tart pomegranate seeds for a winter salad as diverse in texture as it is in flavor. Sautéed shiitake mushrooms add an earthiness and sprouts are grown from mung beans for that refreshing salad crunch.

Persimmon Beet Spinach Salad

Crisp persimmons bring a crunch to this salad as crumbled goat cheese contrasts with its creamy rich texture. The earthiness of roasted beets is complimented by a hazelnut vinaigrette served on a bed of tender baby spinach.

Shaved Fennel Apple Salad

Fennel’s powerful anise flavor is balanced by crisp apple matchsticks in this refreshing salad. A dressing of lemon juice, olive oil and crushed chili flakes can be easily adapted to include your favorite fresh herb, or spice it up to please all palates by providing a choice of parsley, mint and tarragon at the table.

Tahini Curried Carrot Salad

Carrots are chopped into matchsticks then coupled with chewy raisins and toasted pumpkin seeds. Sour meets sweet meets savory in a dressing concocted of lemon juice, maple syrup and tahini, seasoned with garlic and curry powder.

Edamame Bulgur Salad

In this summer twist on tabbouleh, zucchini and yellow squash are grilled, chopped and tossed with fresh mint, parsley and green onion. Edamame gives the salad an exotic flare and the wheat bulgur is sure to keep you full until dinner.

Couscous Corn Salad

Tofu is marinated in lemon juice and soy sauce, sautéed and then tossed with couscous, corn and carrots. This hearty salad is delicious served at room temperature and easily shared, so whip up a big batch to bring to your next potluck.

Cucumber Shallot Tomato Salad

In this deconstructed oil and vinegar dressing, shallots are infused with balsamic to add a tangy pungency when served whole atop crisp cucumber slices. Tomatoes provide acidity and baby spinach makes a hearty base for this refreshing salad.

Ginger Soba Snap Pea Salad

Tempeh is marinated in a ginger lime dressing and then tossed with refreshing crisp veggies like sugar snap peas, asparagus, carrots, corn, bell peppers and scallions. The earthy tempeh pairs well with the hearty, whole wheat soba noodle and the veggies in this dish can be adapted easily to suit any season.

Watermelon Feta Tomato Salad

Tomatoes and watermelon are irresistibly refreshing when balanced with salty feta cheese. A simple basil lime vinaigrette adds herbal depth of flavor to this summer salad.

Summer Corn Wheat Berry Salad

Sweet corn, bell pepper and tomatoes show off summer in this surprisingly hearty salad of wheat berries and white beans. A mustard lemon sherry vinaigrette adds a sophisticated touch to this chilled entrée which requires almost no stove time.

Green Bean Potato Salad

This picnic staple has a rustic feel, because it features tender new potatoes which can be eaten whole. Fresh dill and tangy mustard kick the flavor up a notch, while snap peas and green beans add a refreshing crunch.

Strawberry Tomato Salad

Strawberries bring summertime’s sweetness to balance refreshing grape tomatoes, carrots and yellow bell peppers. Balsamic vinegar is tempered with maple syrup and lemon juice to create vinaigrette which tastes complex, but is simple to prepare.

Red, White & Blueberry Quinoa Salad

Celebrate summer with this patriotic fruit salad. Hearty quinoa is paired with sweet blueberries, strawberries and cranberries, balanced by salty pecans and dressed with a tart grapefruit vinaigrette.

Bell Pepper Snap Pea Salad

This simple salad makes the most of all the naturally sweet vegetables which shine in summer. Sugar snap peas and bell peppers are tossed with sesame oil and lemon juice for a refreshing finish.

Lemon Mint Quinoa Salad

This refreshing salad is simple, flavorful, filling and the perfect introduction to quinoa. The nutritious super grain is elevated with fresh flavors of lemon, mint, garlic and green onion.

Spinach Blackberry Pistachio Salad

Tender baby spinach is tossed with sweet blackberries and balanced by nutty pistachios. Fresh fennel bulb adds a slight licorice aroma and balsamic vinegar brings its own tang to this satisfying salad.

Blood Orange Fennel Salad

Fennel’s unique savory flavor balances the sweet red pepper and blood orange. The salad’s dressing gets its sweetness from maple syrup to contrast the zip of mustard.

Mushroom Pancake Salad

Mushrooms are diced, seasoned and cooked into thin pancakes. These savory mushroom patties are then layered with tomato, cucumber and Greek yogurt to make a refreshing salad stack.

Farmer’s Market Frisée Salad

Watch as Jennifer searches the farmer’s market for the makings of a perfect salad. Spicy frisÃ©e greens are sprinkled with sweet and salty candied walnuts and finished with a fried egg.

Carrot Cranberry Salad

The traditional southern carrot and raisin salad is updated with a zesty ginger dressing. Dried cranberries bring a refreshingly tart zing, so serve it a little on the side as a relish or atop cabbage to make it a meal.

Peanut Salad with Fried Tofu

Even soy naysayers can be convinced when tofu is squeezed, drained and pan fried. Cabbage, peanuts and crispy tofu make this salad a textured delight- and a protein powerhouse.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

This sweet take on spinach balances the honey with cider vinegar and the poppy seeds with almonds. Watch Catherine and little Kenya create this sensational salad.

Foul Mudammas

Regarded as the original people’s food, foul madammas are a traditional savory breakfast, popular in Egypt and Sudan. Fava beans are seasoned, mashed and then topped with a bright tomato feta salad.

Snow Pea Sesame Salad

This noodle salad incorporates the classic Asian flavors for a refreshing, hearty lunch. A perfect potluck dish, and easily adaptable!

Eggplant Pepper Pasta

Cooking cheese tortellini in vegetable broth and spices infuses a wonderful depth of flavor to this dish.

Greek Wheat Berry Salad

This refreshing salad weaves together many of our favorite sharp flavors of the Mediterranean. This dish is easy to prepare and highly adaptable so feel free to substitute quinoa or brown rice for the earthy wheat berry.

Layered Taco Salad

Peppers, avocado and black olives are central to this taco salad recipe that gets better with every layer.

Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

You’ll find no cream in the sauce, but it’s so smooth you’d never know it. Cucumber, green onions and radishes brighten this summer veggie spin on pasta with pesto.

Tricolor Cauliflower Salad

This colorful cauliflower salad is anything but boring! Try this recipe raw or lightly steamed for a flavorful dish that’s high in Vitamin A and other antioxidants.

Caesar Salad Makeover

Caesar salad is a delicious appetizer or lunch, but often Caesar dressing adds unnecessary fat and calories to an otherwise healthy dish.

White Corn & Tomato Salad

This summer salad calls for fresh avocados, making the dish an excellent source of potassium and fiber. Don’t miss Kinzie demonstrating how to make it right before your eyes.

Kohlrabi Summer Slaw

Kohlrabi is a bulb shaped plant that is part of the cabbage family. Its stems are juicy, crisp and somewhat sweet. This recipe uses honey and mixed vegetables to compliment Kohlrabi’s natural flavors.

Black Bean & Seaweed Salad

Black beans matched with dried seaweed — perhaps it’s not something your grandmother prepared, but it’s delicious all the same. Try serving this progressive salad with fresh hearty asparagus, seasoned with ginger.

Black Bean Salad

Imagine black beans and toasted almonds tossed with a honey-jalapeno-lime dressing served over baby arugula and finished with a bit of feta.

Antipasto Salad with Cucumbers and Radisheslia

A combination of marinated and fresh veggies give this salad an interesting texture. Like most antipasto salads, it’s good chilled or at room temperature – so it’s perfect lunch fare.

Antipasto Salad with Chickpeas

Garbanzo beans give this antipasto salad the hearty flavor of southern Italy. It’s easy to toss together and makes a perfect al fresco lunch.

Antipasto Salad with Potatoes

This is salad can be served hot, cold, or at room temperature. The vegetables are lightly steamed (cooked indirectly, over boiling water) until they’re just tender – and their colors are at their brightest. Then the steamed vegetables are marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Antipasto Salad with Marinated Tofu

This super-easy, no-cook antipasto salad is a perfect summer lunch. And it’s considerably lighter than a traditional antipasto.

All-Greek Salad

This classic Greek salad incorporates artichokes, so its high in dietary fiber while still being low in calories.

Beet & Carrot Slaw

Proud of your little garden patch? Show off your own carrots and beets in this brilliantly-colored slaw salad – or hit the local farmers market for fresh ingredients. This easy summer salad deserves the freshest.

Beet, Pear & Endive Salad

Apple juice concentrate and Dijon mustard make a fat-free dressing for this elegant autumn salad.

Tempeh “Chicken” Salad

For those of you who have never tried it, tempeh is a made from fermented soybeans that have been pressed into firm cakes. It has a nutty, meaty texture that really satisfies.

Mexican Christmas Eve Fruit Salad

Ensalada de Noche Buena is an amazing salad that’s become a Christmas Eve tradition in many households throughout the Southwest.

Healthier Fast Food

Every day, 1 out of 4 adults and 1 out of 3 kids eat something from a fast food restaurant. High in calories, loaded with salt and fat, short on vitamins and minerals, fast food may be quick, but it’s often light on basic nutrition. Here are a few tips to help you find a good meal in the fast lane.