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Strawberry Kale Salad with Almonds

joey — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:00:49 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:00:10 +0000

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.

Smashed Potato Salad

joey — Mon, 30 May 2011 10:00:41 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 23 May 2011 10:00:15 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:00:29 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 09 May 2011 10:00:34 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 05:00:49 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:00:13 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:00:55 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:00:41 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:00:53 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 05:00:24 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 05:00:39 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:00:21 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:00:04 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 05:00:36 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 05:00:27 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:00:07 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:00:49 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:00:06 +0000

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

joey — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:00:57 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:00:18 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:00:14 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:05:12 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:00:53 +0000

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

joey — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:13:49 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:00:06 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:00:31 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:16 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:12 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:00:24 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:00:01 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:00:10 +0000

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

Eggplant Pepper Pasta

joey — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:00:43 +0000

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

Greek Wheat Berry Salad

joey — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:00:40 +0000

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

joey — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:00:12 +0000

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

Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:00:42 +0000

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

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:00:11 +0000

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

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:00:19 +0000

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

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:00:54 +0000

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

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:00:33 +0000

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:00:36 +0000

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

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:10:31 +0000

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

Wed, 27 May 2009 20:53:25 +0000

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

Wed, 27 May 2009 20:52:51 +0000

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

Wed, 27 May 2009 20:51:43 +0000

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

Wed, 27 May 2009 20:50:48 +0000

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

All-Greek Salad

Wed, 27 May 2009 17:14:06 +0000

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

Beet & Carrot Slaw

Wed, 27 May 2009 15:34:09 +0000

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

Tue, 26 May 2009 19:27:08 +0000

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

Tempeh “Chicken” Salad

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:36:33 +0000

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

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:36:36 +0000

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

Healthier Fast Food

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:27:15 +0000

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.

Super-Simple Waldorf Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:35:26 +0000

Using a bottled dressing makes this salad a breeze to throw together.

Carrot Halwa

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:49:01 +0000

A sweet carrot salad you can have as a side - or as dessert! Add your favorite dried fruits for variety.

Brown Rice al Fresco Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:47:25 +0000

Crisp carrots, cucumbers, radishes, and celery combine with fresh basil, mint and parsley to make an unusually lively rice salad in this Whole Foods Market recipe.

Asian Wasabi Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:39:41 +0000

A crunchy delight with a bit of bite, this salad is best served with rice or noodles.

Zesty Papaya Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:44:02 +0000

The ingredients in the exotic salad create a delicious and unique medley of flavors.

Sweet Fruit & Nut Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:37:40 +0000

A sweet and crunchy, citrusy salad that's refreshing on a hot day.

Spinach & Raspberry Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:35:35 +0000

A bright and tangy spinach salad, perked up with raspberries and kiwi.

Spicy Grapefruit & Jicama Spinach Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:34:49 +0000

Jicama is a sweet and crunchy root that blends nicely with grapefruit and spinach to make a delicious salad.

Quick Spanish Couscous Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:25:07 +0000

Serve with soup or a green salad on the side for a more substantial lunch.

Mushroom & Fresh Herb Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:16:18 +0000

Tomatoes, mushrooms and fresh herbs will make this salad a real lunchtime favorite.

Kachumber (Mixed Vegetable Salad)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:07:57 +0000

A traditional accompaniment in Indian meals, kachumber is a light and refreshing vegetable salad that many prefer spicyâ€”add chilies to taste.

Cree Bean Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:50:19 +0000

The sweet cumin vinaigrette gives this easy corn-and-bean salad an unusual flavor.

Chickpea-Vegetable Salad with Curried Yogurt Dressing

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:46:36 +0000

We found the recipe for this power-packed vegetable salad recipe in Cooking Light.

Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:45:28 +0000

Colorful and full of crunch, this salad will please even vegetable avoiders. Developed originally by chef Carmen I. Jones for the Five A Day campaign.

Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:43:26 +0000

Just toss together black-eyed peas and assorted colorful vegetables, sprinkle with a balsamic vinaigrette, and let flavors develop overnight. Easy to make and always a real hit.

Black Bean & Corn Salad

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:42:24 +0000

This versatile salad is good on its own, served over a bed of greens with a light vinaigrette, or wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla with the greens and vinaigrette.

Sweet & Crunchy Salad

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:58:31 +0000

Jicama is a sweet and crunchy root that blends nicely with grapefruit and spinach to make a delicious salad.

Southwestern Bean Salad

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:56:30 +0000

The sweet cumin vinaigrette gives this easy corn-and-bean salad an unusual flavor.