Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Min  Ready In: 15 Min

Yield 4 cups

Ingredients
3 cups chopped watermelon
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions
1.In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, green bell pepper, lime juice, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno and garlic salt. Mix well and serve.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 5
Total Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Min  Ready In: 2 Hrs 10 Min

Yield 8 servings

Ingredients
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 ounce crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
1.Combine the beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olives, cheese, salad dressing, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Toss together and refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 214
Total Fat: 11.5g
Cholesterol: 3mg

Black Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

Prep Time: 1 Hr  Ready In: 9 Hrs

Yield 8 cups

Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh sweet white corn, cut from the cob
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 jicama, peeled and minced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 clove garlic
1 pinch sea salt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 cup olive oil

Directions
1.Place the beans, tomato, bell pepper, corn, onion, jicama, jalapeno pepper, and feta cheese in a large salad bowl.
2.Mash the garlic and salt together with a mortar and pestle. Whisk together the mashed garlic, lime juice, mustard, and pepper in a small bowl. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking. Continue whisking until smooth. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Chill overnight.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 285
Total Fat: 22.4g
Cholesterol: 17mg

BLT Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Min  Cook Time: 10 Min  Ready In: 25 Min

Yield 6 servings

Ingredients
1 pound bacon
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 cups seasoned croutons

Directions
1.Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat, turning frequently, until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside.
2.In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Season the dressing with salt.
3.Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing, and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 421
Total Fat: 35.1g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Seafood And Cabbage Salad Recipe

"This is a beautiful and delicious salad that was popular in our salad bar when we had our restaurant. Red and green vegetables are mixed together with the imitation crab, and then tossed with a light and lemony dressing."

Prep Time: 20 Min  Ready In: 20 Min

Yield 8 servings

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 pound imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 clove crushed garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions
1.In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, white wine vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, and chile sauce.
2.In a large bowl, combine cabbage, broccoli, bell peppers, and crab. Toss mixture with dressing. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 269
Total Fat: 19.3g
Cholesterol: 28mg

Insalata Caprese Recipe

"Because this salad is so simple, fresh, top quality ingredients are important."

Prep Time: 15 Min  Ready In: 15 Min

Yield 6 servings

Ingredients
4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
fine sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions
1.On a large platter, alternate and overlap the tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 311
Total Fat: 23.9g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Bermuda Spinach Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Min  Cook Time: 15 Min  Ready In: 30 Min

Yield 8 servings

Ingredients
6 eggs
1/2 pound bacon
2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
2 3/4 ounces croutons
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 onion, chopped
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon prepared Dijon-style mustard

Directions
1.Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. Once cool, peel and chop.
2.Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
3.Prepare the dressing in a blender by combining the onion, sugar, salt, oil, vinegar, pepper, celery seed and Dijon mustard. Blend until smooth.
4.In a large salad bowl, combine the eggs, bacon, spinach, croutons and mushrooms. Toss to mix. Pour enough dressing over salad to lightly coat. Toss and serve.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 483
Total Fat: 37.3g
Cholesterol: 169mg

Holiday Chicken Salad Recipe

"Serve on lettuce cups, or make sandwiches. Stand back and enjoy the applause!"

Prep Time: 15 Min  Ready In: 15 Min

Yield 12 servings

Ingredients
4 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped celery
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
ground black pepper to taste

Directions
1.In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise with paprika and seasoned salt. Blend in dried cranberries, celery, bell pepper, onion, and nuts. Add chopped chicken, and mix well. Season with black pepper to taste. Chill 1 hour.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 253
Total Fat: 16.5g
Cholesterol: 42mg

Gyro Steak Salad (with Tzatziki dressing) Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Min  Cook Time: 10 Min  Ready In: 25 Min

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
1 1/2 cups Newman's Own® Herb & Roasted Garlic Marinade
1 1/2 cups plain non-fat yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons Newman's Own® Lighten Up® Light Lime Vinaigrette
1 large seedless cucumber, 1/2 grated for dressing, 1/2 cubed for salad
Pita breads or pockets, quartered
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions
1.Marinate steak with marinade for 30 minutes or longer. Heat indoor grill pan or outdoor grill over high heat.
2.Cucumber Lime Tzatziki dressing: In a bowl, stir together yogurt, garlic, paprika, lime vinaigrette and grated cucumber. Cover and chill.
3.Remove steak from marinade and discard marinade. Grill steak on one side until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn steak over and cook to medium-rare, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes then slice thinly against the grain. Brush pita triangles with olive oil then place on grill, watching closely, until golden brown.
4.In a large salad bowl toss lettuce, chopped cucumber, red peppers, olives, onion, tomatoes and feta. Divide salad evenly among plates, top with steak and pitas. Drizzle with dressing. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 521
Total Fat: 18.1g
Cholesterol: 56mg

Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Min  Cook Time: 15 Min  Ready In: 30 Min

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, diced
2 bunches green onions, diced
2 carrots, grated
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1.In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
2.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots and parsley. Stir in cooled quinoa.

Footnotes

This tabouli recipe is different. Instead of using bulgur like traditional tabouli, this recipe uses quinoa. It is a grain that is available at health food stores. It looks and tastes better than bulgur. My husband and I both love this and neither of us is vegetarian. It's a great meal for a hot summer day. The longer it sits the better it tastes.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 354
Total Fat: 16.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Creamy Sweet Chicken Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 20 Min Ready In: 20 Min

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups diced and chilled, cooked chicken meat
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced, seedless grapes
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions
1.In a medium bowl, whip cream to soft peaks.
2.Combine meat, celery, grapes, almonds, parsley, salt, and mayonnaise with whipped cream. Chill.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 274 | Total Fat: 23.6g | Cholesterol: 43mg

Bulgur Chickpea Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 20 Min Ready In: 2 Hrs 40 Min

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

* 1 cup bulgur
* 2 cups boiling water
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
* salt to taste
* ground black pepper to taste
* 1 cup chopped green onions
* 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
* 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
* 1 cup grated carrots

Directions

1. In a heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over bulgur. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
2. In a small bowl, beat together oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over bulgur; and mix with a fork.
3. Place bulgur in the bottom of a nice glass serving bowl. Layer vegetables and garbanzo beans in this order on top of the bulgur: green onions, garbanzo beans, parsley, and carrots on top. Cover, and refrigerate. Toss salad just before serving.