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Southwestern Bean Salad

2 cups cooked brown rice or barley 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups frozen corn kernels 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion,...

Shrimp Curry Salad

1 pound steamed, peeled shrimp 1 cup golden raisins 5 green onions, sliced (white part) 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped 1/2 cup no-fat mayonnaise 2 teaspoons. curry powder 1 teaspoon...

Seafood Tossed Salad

For the dressing: 1/4 cup rice vinegar Juice of one lemon or lime 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot Freshly...

Smoked Salmon Salad

1/2 pound smoked salmon, cut in bite-size pieces 1 16-ounce can small white beans, drained and rinsed 1 small sweet onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 cup...

Salade Nicoise

For the dressing: 1/4 cup white wine 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced Juice of one lemon 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard For the salad: 1 can butter beans or...

Salad Starter

Some salad vegetables will keep for several days, while others wilt quickly and should be cut up just before you use them. You can...

Quinoa Tabbouleh

1 12-ounce box quinoa 5 cups bouillon 1 red onion, chopped 2 large, ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 cup chopped Italian (flat) parsley, or a combination of parsley and...

Quinoa Salad with Melon and Spinach

1/2 pound spinach, preferably baby leaves 1 cup watermelon balls or cubes 1 cup honeydew balls or cubes 1 cup cantaloupe balls or cubes 1 cucumber, cut in...

New Potato Salad

For the dressing: 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons balsamic or rice vinegar 2 teaspoons fennel seeds Freshly ground black pepper, to taste For the salad: 1...

Mother’s Spinach Salad

For the Dressing: 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons prepared Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon celery seed freshly ground pepper to taste For the Salad: 1 10-ounce bag baby spinach leaves 4...