LOW FAT SALAD

Low Fat Quinoa and Edamame Salad

2011-09-22T05:03:00.000-07:00

Low Fat Quinoa and Edamame Salad

A nice low fat salad recipe to try !

Low Fat Salad Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
2 cups fat-free, low sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup drained roasted red peppers, chopped
2 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 cup frozen edamame, thawed
Zest of 1 large lemon
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

Low Fat Salad Instructions:

Toast uncooked quinoa in a medium skillet for 5 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large pot, add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat, and cook for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and empty into a serving bowl.

Add chopped peppers, tomato, sliced zucchini and thawed edamame. Stir well.The low fat salad is ready to serve....enjoy it !

Almond-Avocado Tossed Salad Recipe

2011-07-15T21:50:00.000-07:00

Almond-Avocado Tossed Salad Recipe
Low Fat Salad Ingredients

* 3 cups torn iceberg lettuce
* 3 cups torn leaf lettuce
* 2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
* 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
* 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
* 1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
* 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
* 1/2 cup honey-roasted almonds
* 1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette or vinaigrette of your choice

Low Fat Salad Instructions

* In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Sprinkle with almonds. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately...enjoy !

Alfresco Bean Salad Recipe

2011-06-15T21:47:00.000-07:00

Alfresco Bean Salad Recipe
Low Fat Salad Ingredients

* 1/4 cup lime juice
* 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
* 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
* Dash salt and pepper
* 1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
* 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
* 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
* 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
* 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 small yellow onion, chopped
* 1 small red onion, chopped
* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Low Fat Salad Instructions

* In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice, oil, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Chill until serving. ..enjoy the salad !

Acini di Pepe Salad Recipe

2011-05-20T21:46:00.000-07:00

Acini di Pepe Salad Recipe
Low fat Salad Ingredients

* 1/4 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta
* 1/4 cup mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup whipped topping
* 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
* Dash celery seed
* 3/4 cup chopped fresh cauliflower
* 1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
* 1/3 cup frozen peas, partially thawed
* 1 tablespoon raisins
* Lettuce leaves and minced fresh parsley, optional

Low fat Salad Instructions

* Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, whipped topping, onion and celery seed. Add the cauliflower, pineapple, peas, raisins and pasta; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. If desired, serve on a lettuce-lined plate and sprinkle with parsley...enjoy it !

Shrimp Salad With Key Lime Dressing

2011-04-18T06:57:00.000-07:00

Shrimp Salad With Key Lime Dressing

Low Fat Salad Ingredients

1/2 pound cooked shrimp (tails removed), cut in bite-sized pieces
2 seedless oranges (in slices or chunks)
2 cups small broccoli florets, crisp-cooked
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 (6 ounce) container fat-free Key lime yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Low Fat Salad INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate; serve chilled. Garnish with mint sprigs...Enjoy the salad ! Nice !
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Easy Grape Salad with Concord Dressing

2010-07-18T06:56:00.000-07:00

Easy Grape Salad with Concord Dressing

A nice low fat salad recipe to try !
Low Fat Salad Ingredients

1 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/4 pounds seedless red grapes, halved
2 cups Concord grape juice
3 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
5 tablespoons mayonnaise

Low Fat Salad Instructions :

Stir together 1 cup of lemon juice, 1/4 cup of honey, lemon zest, and parsley in a bowl until the honey has dissolved. Add the halved grapes, toss to coat, and set aside.

Whisk together grape juice, 3 tablespoons of honey, and 1/3 cup of lemon juice until the honey has dissolved. Whisk in the mayonnaise until smooth. Pour this dressing over the grapes, toss to coat, and this low fat salad recipe is ready to serve...enjoy the salad !
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Low Fat: Fruit Salad with Ginger-Wine Syrup

2010-07-18T06:55:00.000-07:00

Low Fat: Fruit Salad with Ginger-Wine Syrup

A great low fat salad recipe to try !

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dry white wine

• 1 1/2 cups water water

• 9 tablespoons sugar

• 6 ginger root slices, about the size of a quarter

• 2 medium nectarines, pitted and thinly sliced

• 2 medium peaches, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced

• 1 1/2 pints fresh raspberries

• 6 medium fresh figs, quartered

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine wine, water, sugar and ginger in medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 cups. This takes about 16 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate until cold, about one hour. Remove and discard ginger slices.

Place fruit in a large bowl. Add syrup and toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours but no longer than four hours before serving. The low fat salad is ready to serve...enjoy it !
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Nectarine Fruit Salad

2010-07-18T05:11:00.000-07:00

Nectarine Fruit Salad

A great low fat salad recipe to try . Light and refreshing!

Low Fat Salad Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon or lime peel

• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon or lime juice

• 1/3 cup ginger ale

• 2 nectarines, pitted and sliced

• 1 cup seedless green grapes

• 1 cup fresh raspberries or blackberries

Low Fat Salad Recipe INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, combine peel, juice, honey and ginger ale. Add fruit and toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. The low fat salad recipe is ready....enjoy it !

Spinach and Pear Salad

2010-07-18T05:06:00.000-07:00

Spinach and Pear Salad

Amazing low fat salad recipe to try 1

Ingredients:

1 10 ounce package baby spinach
3 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions:

Wash and dry spinach and place in large bowl with pear slices. Sprinkle raisins and walnuts on top. Whisk oil, vinegar, lemon and salt and drizzle over salad... the low fat salad is ready to serve 4-6 great person....enjoy it !
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