Category: Salads

Autumn Apple Salad A sweet, tart, crunchy side dish that is perfect served with fall meals or as a snack. CAL/SERV : 202 PREP TIME : 10 MINS YIELDS :…

Mixed Berry Salad Choose your favorite berries to add to this simply delicious salad. Add grilled chicken to make it a light lunch! CAL/SERV : 126 PREP TIME : 10…

Grilled Panzanella Mediterranean cooking has been the star of health headlines lately. It packs a variety of colorful vegetables, a dash of healthy fat and fresh flavor from a range…

Country Potato Salad It’s almost Independence Day and that means red, white, blue and barbecue. But just because the grill is the star, doesn’t mean the side dishes can’t shine.…

Brussels Sprout Slaw with Cranberries and Walnuts After 4 weeks, 16 recipes, and over 1300 votes, we finally have a winning dish. It was a close race, but Brussels sprouts…

Beet Salad with Peaches and Walnuts Take advantage of the last of summer’s sweet produce with this vibrant salad. Gem-colored peaches and beets boast healthy amounts of fiber, potassium and…

Cool Cauliflower Salad Escape the summer heat with a refreshing chilled salad. This healthy side dish boasts cauliflower, a nutrient-rich cruciferous vegetable, packed with cancer protective compounds like indoles and…

Salad in a Jar with Lentils and Feta Cheese This salad is packed with colorful vegetables and fiber-rich lentils all made to fit in one jar, perfect for the office.…

Warm Quinoa and Walnut Salad Warm up with this plant-based, protein-packed salad that features warm quinoa and crunchy walnuts. Considered a grain, quinoa is actually a seed that's high in…

Baby Greens with Blackberry Vinaigrette This elegant salad is a blend of spinach, arugula and other baby greens. These dark, leafy greens are good sources of fiber, folate and a…

Beet, Carrot and Apple Salad This tangy dish is loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene while beets get their red hue from flavonoids, both…

Mexican Spinach Salad Spinach is a leafy green high in vitamins A and C, iron and folate. And it will give your diet a boost with fiber and a variety…

White Bean Salad Beans offer great nutrition at a low price and are flexible enough to include in a wide variety of dishes. They’re rich in protein, fiber and cancer-fighting…

Arugula Salad with Kiwi, Strawberries and Pecans Cool off your summer days with this refreshing kiwi salad. Arugula, a leafy green, contains iron, vitamins A, C, K and folate. CAL/SERV…

Fresh Cherry and Corn Salad This seasonal salad boasts a pound of bright cherries. This colorful fruit is a good source of fiber, vitamin C and natural antioxidants called anthocyanins.…

Peach and Basil Salad with Fresh Mozzarella Our delicious salad marries summer’s juicy, sweet peaches and aromatic basil with slightly briny, velvety fresh mozzarella. This quick to fix, simple salad…

Baby Kale Tuna Salad with Wasabi Dressing Baby kale is milder and more tender than its mature variety, making it perfect for raw salads like this one. It’s still packed…

Salade Niçoise This salad, originating in the French Riviera, is the perfect light summer entrée with a variety of nutrient-rich plant foods and a little lean protein. Our recipe is…

Mediterranean Bean Salad Make this summer all about the side dishes with this recipe for a punchy bean salad. A variety of beans provides folate, iron, potassium, selenium and a…

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad This warm one-pot meal is full of hearty root vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots and beets that pack fiber and cancer-fighting carotenoids. CAL/SERV : 156 PREP…

Warm Kale Salad Kale is rich in cancer protective isothiocyanates and the carotenoids lutein and beta-carotene. Beets contain compounds called anthocyanins and betalins. Red quinoa provides protein and cancer-fighting fiber.…

Creamy Cucumber Fennel Salad Fennel contains fiber, potassium, and vitamins C and A. And its mild licorice flavor gives the salad a delicious punch. The Greek-style yogurt with a splash…

Lentil Salad Lentils make a hearty alternative to meat in veggie burgers, soups and salads like this one. Legumes like lentils are rich in fiber, protein, iron and folate. Plus…

Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Orange Dressing A sweet and savory salad can make for some of the best summer fare. This twist on fruit salad features all the colorful…

Spring Pea, Asparagus & Mint Salad This simple recipe blends 4 different greens for a unique salad that’s packed with flavor and nutrition. Asparagus and green peas both contain fiber…

Fall Harvest Salad This hearty fall salad is the perfect one-pan medley of winter squash, crunchy kale and spiced chickpeas, all roasted to perfection. By roasting all on one pan,…

Spring Pasta Salad Just because a barbecue is all about the grill, doesn’t mean the sides can’t shine. This pasta salad makeover combines traditional elements like whole-wheat shells and adds…

Holiday Quinoa Salad Quinoa makes a great salad base because it tends to absorb the flavors of ingredients around it. It’s rich in fiber and contains all nine amino acids,…

Grilled Peaches and Goat Cheese Salad Grilling fruits is a delicious way to eat more fiber, nutrients and cancer-protective compounds. What’s more, you don’t have to worry about the potentially…

Roasted Salmon Potato Salad Potato salad is a staple at backyard barbecues and fall tailgates. This recipe pairs fresh yellow potatoes with protein-rich roasted salmon.  CAL/SERV : 286 PREP TIME…

Mediterranean White Bean and Sorghum Salad Meal prep this healthy, delicious combination based on white beans, carrots, cauliflower, sorghum, pistachios, kale, and Mediterranean herbs. In about 45 minutes, you can…

Shrimp Salad with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette Celebrate spring with a fresh, entrée-worthy salad. This one features protein-rich shrimp, colorful corn and cherry tomatoes and a zesty sundried tomato vinaigrette. Roasting…

Southwestern Bean Salad This week’s recipe comes from our healthy kids program, created to help instill the importance of nutrition in a younger generation. Protein helps maintain a strong immune…

Brussels Sprout Slaw with Cranberries and Walnuts No other vegetable has caused such controversy at the dinner table. Some may love their fresh sweetness, while others loathe their tangy bitterness.…

Watermelon and Tomato Salad A perfect mixture of tangy and sweet. CAL/SERV : 96 PREP TIME : 20 MINS YIELDS : 4 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 0 MINS INGREDIENTS 2 large…

Alaska Salmon Salad Easy, quick, and tasty—Plus, fresh salmon is naturally low in sodium. CAL/SERV : 105 PREP TIME : 10 MINS YIELDS : 6 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 30 MINS…

Chicken Salad Flavorful, fast, and a great way to use leftover chicken! CAL/SERV : 176 PREP TIME : 10 MINS YIELDS : 5 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 20 MINS INGREDIENTS 3¼…

Garden Potato Salad Low-fat cottage cheese is the secret to the dressing in this delicious low-fat, low-cholesterol, and low-sodium mixture of vegetables and herbs. CAL/SERV : 151 PREP TIME :…

New Potato Salad Summer barbecues and picnics aren’t complete without a tasty potato salad! CAL/SERV : 196 PREP TIME : 5 MINS YIELDS : 5 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 25 MINS…

Tuna and Avocado Cobb Salad Not just a salad, but a delicious meal—try serving with crusty whole-grain bread. CAL/SERV : 224 PREP TIME : 20 MINS YIELDS : 4 SERVINGS…

Tuna Salad Perfect for lunch, dinner, and picnics any time! CAL/SERV : 138 PREP TIME : 10 MINS YIELDS : 5 SERVINGS COOK TIME: 0 MINS INGREDIENTS 2 cans (6…