Light Salad Recipes

GETTING READY 1. To make the dressing whisk together all of the dressing ingredients except for the olive oil, sundried tomatoes and scallions. 2. Slowly stream in the olive oil as continue whisking to emulsify. 3. Stir in the scallions and sundried... - 108.717

Place potatoes in boiling water; boil 15 to 18 minutes, or until just cooked. Be careful not to overcook. Drain and cool for several minutes until potatoes can be handled easily. Cut potatoes into generous bite-sized chunks. Whisk together the cottage cheese... - 37.7531

In small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients; shake well. Place spinach in large bowl. Pour dressing over spinach; toss lightly to coat. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds. - 37.2977

Put the cucumbers, shallots and bean sprouts in a glass or ceramic bowl. Combine dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving. - 36.7284

Make the dressing. Puree tomatoes with tomato puree, lemon juice, herbs and garlic in a blender or food processor. With motor running, gradually add the oil. Leave to stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Slice onions, peppers and fennel into very thin... - 36.2041

Great for anyone on a diabetic or low fat diet, or even anyone looking for something quick, simple and easy with a great taste! - 34.102

1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Rinse immediately in cold water and drain well. 2. Place orzo in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 3. Add tomatoes, apricots, feta, parsley, crushed cashews, salt and pepper. 4 - 29.4768

Place bananas, celery and tomatoes in bowl. Mix in lemon juice and sour cream; season well. Arrange lettuce leaves on side plates, add salad and sprinkle servings with chopped walnuts. - 27.6612

Combine dressings; mix well. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Chill. - 27.5528

Mix dressings in large bowl until well blended. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate - 24.5808

About 10 minutes before supper: 1. Cook spinach as package label directs; drain very well. Toss with sour cream. 2. Serve on heated platter around ham slices as pictured. - 22.4712