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How to Build the Perfect Salad
Building blocks of a perfect salad Greens: Every salad starts with a base of leafy greens, but there are lots of options out there! Light green lettuces like romaine or iceberg have the mildest flavor. Darker greens like spinach and kale are more nutrient dense, and have a stronger (sometimes bitter) flavor. “Spring” or “baby” greens are darker greens that are picked when the plant is young, so they have a milder flavor. Try adding shredded cabbage or carrots to your greens for a little crunch, or arugula for a peppery taste. Vegetables: Carrots, celery, cucumber, bell pepper, broccoli
Sweet Potato Salad
Who says you can only use white potatoes for a potato salad? This dish will be a welcomed surprise at your next summer picnic.
Grilled Seafood and Quinoa Salad with Mango and Avocado
Latin American influence permeates this colorful recipe full of bold taste and textures. You can add any leftover cooked meats or seafood to this recipe.
White Bean, Lemon, and Herbed Feta Dip
Even though it can be made in a flash, this zesty dip combines all the bright flavors of Greece in one easy-to-make dish. If you are a Mediterranean food fan, this dip will make a great addition to hummus in your repertoire. Note that when storing this dip in the refrigerator, it tends to firm up. Before serving, simply stir in water a tablespoon at a time until it becomes the desired consistency. Find this recipe and more in the second edition our best-selling cookbook, The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here .
Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken and Vegetable Ragout
This Mediterranean recipe goes great with a side of quinoa and a green salad with fat-free balsamic vinaigrette.
Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas
Do you need a quick and easy dinner? Then this recipe is a great choice – and it’s easy on the budget! Pairing the quesadilla with a simple, zesty salad makes this a complete vegetarian meal. You could use regular whole-wheat tortillas if you do not need this to be gluten-free.
Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Salad
This sweet-and-savory salad is a great way to showcase fresh watermelon. Pair with Jalapeño Chicken and Corn Chowder for a light meal that features seasonal summer porduce. Save yourself time prepping this recipe by buying watermelon that is already cut and cubed!
Sun-Kissed Health Salad
Creamy, crunchy, tangy, and loaded with protein - this salad has it all! Blending avocado into the dressing makes it rich and creamy, and the addition of citrus can make it feel like summer any time of year. Quinoa, edamame, and pepitas add protein, making this a hearty salad that would be great along side a sandwich or soup for lunch! Find this recipe and more in our cookbook Guilt-Free Comfort Favorites from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen.
Sheet Pan Chicken, Green Beans & Potatoes
This budget-friendly family meal is made with just 6 ingredients and a sheet pan for minimal clean up. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. You could use any fresh or frozen vegetables. Italian dressing mix is a great "shortcut" seasoning, but you could use other seasonings you have on hand. This recipe includes a step for "leaching" the potatoes—a process that reduces the potassium. This is useful for people managing kidney disease or otherwise on a potassium-restricted diet. If you do not need to limit potassium, you can skip this step
Baked Egg with Avocado, Tomato, and Citrus Salad
This is a protein-packed quick breakfast recipe that will hit both sweet and savory flavors.