Cucumber Onion Salad is a refreshing variation from the classic tossed salad. Crisp fresh cucumbers are tossed with sweet onion and lightly coated with a delicious sweet-tart vinaigrette made with Splenda® Granulated Sweetener instead of sugar. Enjoy this low carbohydrate, low calorie dish with a main entrée or as a healthy snack.
Plum and cherry tomatoes taste good year-round, so you can enjoy this salad anytime. In the summer, feel free to substitute yellow or heirloom tomatoes. Grilled shrimp is superb in this salad, so add it if you want to turn this into a main dish. Try this with sliced mint leaves in place of the basil or use half mint and half basil.
With plant-based protein from chickpeas, this recipe fits a vegetarian, vegan or low carb eating pattern. Pair this chickpea salad with a leafy green salad for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Serve this light salad as a healthy option at your holiday gathering this year. It’ll provide you with some fresh fruit and veggies – two things that are often missing from the typical holiday spread!
It’s always good to have a go-to side salad with the right vegetable portions and a salad dressing to pour over it. It takes out the guesswork out of meal prep when you’re in a rush, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal.
It is ideal to dress this salad and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to let the kale wilt a bit and absorb the dressing. Toss again just before serving.
Earthy spinach, crunchy cucumber, fragrant tomatoes, and sharp feta complement the creamy richness of avocado in this attractive salad. A slightly spicy lemon-lime dressing takes it from simple to sensational.
Mustard and seasonings make this healthier version of old-fashioned potato salad super flavorful. A classic potluck dish, it’s sure to be a hit when you bring it to a picnic, tailgate or any other gathering.
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