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Simple Summer Salads
| August 16, 2010 |
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Keep it simple this season when you fill up on fiber, ante up the antioxidants, and stir up a salad.
Don't forget the fruit.
Traditionally, when you think of salads, you think of vegetables. But that doesn't mean you have to leave out the fruits. Dried cranberries add a punch of flavor to traditional house salads, and mandarin oranges are a great way to squeeze some vitamin C into your daily greens. This Black Bean and Mango Salad provides key nutrients while featuring the fruity flavors of mango and kiwi.
Traditionally, when you think of salads, you think of vegetables. But that doesn't mean you have to leave out the fruits. Dried cranberries add a punch of flavor to traditional house salads, and mandarin oranges are a great way to squeeze some vitamin C into your daily greens. This Black Bean and Mango Salad provides key nutrients while featuring the fruity flavors of mango and kiwi.
Perfect pasta.
Pasta salads are easy to make ahead of time and refrigerate for later. Plus, they make for easy sides that complement lighter summer fare. This Calico Pasta Salad is a tasty (and healthier) variation on the standard picnic pasta salad.
Pack in the protein.
Who said salads have to look like rabbit food? Add some protein to a salad to turn it from a side dish into a main course. This Island Turkey Salad takes leftover turkey and cranks up the flavor with pineapple, mangoes, grapes, and coconut, and it's topped with a sweet, honey mustard dressing. If you've got leftover chicken on hand, you can substitute it for the turkey in the recipe. Not in the mood for meat? Pack in your protein by adding some legumes to your salad. Our White Bean and Tomato Salad takes just 10 minutes to prepare.
Who said salads have to look like rabbit food? Add some protein to a salad to turn it from a side dish into a main course. This Island Turkey Salad takes leftover turkey and cranks up the flavor with pineapple, mangoes, grapes, and coconut, and it's topped with a sweet, honey mustard dressing. If you've got leftover chicken on hand, you can substitute it for the turkey in the recipe. Not in the mood for meat? Pack in your protein by adding some legumes to your salad. Our White Bean and Tomato Salad takes just 10 minutes to prepare.
Cool down the main course.
Chilled pasta salads make for picnic-perfect dishes that are great on the side. But, why not feature a pasta salad as the main course? This Chilled Spaghetti Salad is a great complement to a hot summer afternoon, and this Chilled Tomato and Vegetable Pasta Salad makes for an easy lunch that includes perfect pasta and crisp veggies.
Chilled pasta salads make for picnic-perfect dishes that are great on the side. But, why not feature a pasta salad as the main course? This Chilled Spaghetti Salad is a great complement to a hot summer afternoon, and this Chilled Tomato and Vegetable Pasta Salad makes for an easy lunch that includes perfect pasta and crisp veggies.
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