105 light salad style Recipes

ground sirloin, lean ground lamb, dry breadcrumbs, grated red onion, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh thyme, salt, divided, ground allspice, crushed red pepper, garlic cloves, minced, egg, lightly beaten, plain fat-free greek yogurt, reduced-fat feta, crumbled, fresh lemon juice, divided, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, baby arugula leaves, thick) diagonally sliced seeded peeled cucumber

light olive oil, salad oil, dijon-style mustard, maple syrup, vinegar, half-and-half, salt, garlic clove

spanish tortillas are often served warm or at room temperature with olives, pickles, and garlic mayonnaise (see related recipe) as an appetizer. they may also be served with a salad as a light entree. for the most traditional tortilla, omit the chorizo and scallions. we recommend using our winning brand of extra-virgin olive oil, columela. use a cured, spanish-style chorizo for this recipe. portuguese linguica is a suitable substitute., spanish chorizo , cut into medium dice, extra virgin olive oil, yukon gold potatoes (3 to 4 medium), peeled , quartered lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, onion , halved and sliced thin, table salt, ground black pepper, eggs, sliced scallions (green and white parts ), garlic mayonnaise (see note ) (optional), how to flip a spanish tortilla, slide after browning first side , loosen tortilla with rubber spatula and slide onto large plate., flip place second plate face-down over tortilla ; invert browned-site up on second plate., slide slide tortilla back into pan, browned side-up , and tuck edges into pan with rubber spatula.

fresh skinless white fish fillets or 12 oz frozen skinless white fish fillets (such as haddock or cod), beaten egg, fine dry breadcrumb, chopped onions, light mayonnaise or 4 tsp salad dressing, dijon-style mustard, snipped fresh parsley, lime zest, salt, cornmeal, cooking oil, green goddess sauce (in zaar), chives (optional)

leftover roast turkey, light soy sauce, dry sherry or mirin, vegetable and oriental sesame oil, quarter size fresh ginger, minced, green onions, thinly sliced, salt and freshly ground black pepper, head belgian endive, separated into spears, diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro or peanuts

arugula (typical square see-through tub), feta, crumbled, watermelon, in 1/2-inch dice, crouton, seasoned, balsamic dressing (i use marzetti light)

homemade-style white bread, olive oil, paprika, raspberry vinegar, water, sugar, extra-virgin olive oil, lightly packed small tender dandelion greens, rinsed and spun dry, lightly packed sorrel leaves, rinsed and spun dry

elbow macaroni, starkist chunk light tuna , in water (two packages, now you can use any brand, but i like this the best), black beans, rinsed and drained, red pepper, diced, yellow pepper, diced, celery ribs, diced fine, red onion, radish, thin diced, sliced black olives, fresh dill, chopped, fresh parsley, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, kosher salt (to taste)

cooked chickpeas, drained, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, raisins, lightly toasted pine nuts, sliced green onions, salt packed anchovies , rinsed under cool water, minced, grated lemon zest, salt, freshly ground black pepper, hard boiled eggs, peeled and quartered, tuna packed in olive oil, drained and flaked, or 3/4 cup drained , flaked home cured tuna in olive oil, reserve some oil, fresh basil leaves , cut into thin chiffonade

vegetable oil, toasted sesame oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, ginger powder, fresh minced garlic (optional), cooked wild rice, chopped cooked chicken (or use turkey), sliced water chestnuts (or to taste), onion, chopped, celery ribs, finely chopped, fresh snow peas (lightly steamed, or use frozen thawed ), salt and black pepper, crispy chow mein noodles (optional or to taste), green onion, chopped

apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, fresh thyme, leaves stripped from stems, dijon mustard, garlic clove, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and quartered, honey, salt, ground black pepper, olive oil, olive oil, pork sausage, green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces and blanched, chopped fresh chives (about 9 chives), divided, freshly sliced scallions, white and tender green parts only, red bliss potatoes (about 3 lb), scrubbed, cut into 1-inch wedges, and boiled until tender

whole chickens, salt and pepper, canola oil, smooth peanut butter, lime juice (from 3 to 4 limes), water, garlic cloves, minced, ginger, finely grated, light brown sugar, red pepper flakes, cucumber, peeled, seeded , and cut into matchsticks, carrot, peeled and grated on large holes of box grater, green onions, sliced thin, cilantro, minced, peanuts, chopped and toasted

whole chicken (3 lb), smooth peanut butter, lime juice , from 3 to 4 limes, water, garlic cloves, small, minced (about 1 1/2 tsp), fresh ginger, finely grated, light brown sugar, hot red pepper flakes, cucumber, medium, peeled, seeded , and cut into 1 inch by 1/4-inch matchsticks (about 1 cup), carrot, peeled and grated on large holes of box grater (about 1/2 cup), scallions, white and green parts, sliced thin, fresh cilantro leaves, minced, peanuts, toasted and chopped

yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, light brown sugar, mustard powder, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, unsalted butter, melted, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (2 to 2 1/4 lb), vegetable oil, for brushing, tomato, sliced, prepared macaroni salad , for serving (optional)

curry powder (preferably madras-style), light mayonnaise, plain nonfat yogurt, mango chutney, minced peeled fresh ginger, grated orange peel, cooked skinless boneless chicken breast, halved seedless red grapes, sliced green onions, walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped, curly lettuce leaves, clusters seedless red grapes

fat-free plain greek-style yogurt, tahini, pickled ginger, roughly chopped , plus 1 tablespoon of its liquid, salt , to taste, granny smith apples , grated on a box grater, celery root, peeled and grated on a box grater, cold-smoked salmon (lox), thinly sliced, sesame seeds, lightly toasted, ground black pepper , to taste, watercress

walnuts, toasted lightly, cooled, and chopped fine, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, milk, eggs, separated, the whites at room temperature, crumbled mild goat cheese such as montrachet (about 6oz), fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp crumbled dried, a pinch of cream of tartar, sherry vinegar, dijon-style mustard, walnut oil, olive oil, watercress, rinsed , spun dry, and coarse stemsdiscarded (about 5 cups), torn frisee (french or italian curly chicory, available atspecialty produce markets), rinsed and spun dry

vegetable oil, buffalo sirloin, sliced, essence , recipe follows, chopped yellow onions, minced garlic, ground cumin, chopped oregano, salt, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped tomatoes and their juice, chopped, roasted green new mexico chiles, or less to taste, lime, juiced, freshly ground black pepper, dozen corn tortillas, accompaniment, sour cream, accompaniment, grated monterey jack cheese, accompaniment, fresh cactus paddles ( nopales), about 6 medium, vegetable oil, essence, champagne or white wine vinegar, seedless arizona sweets oranges, peeled and segmented, juices reserved, chipotle chile in adobo, minced , plus 1/2 tsp adobo sauce, olive oil, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, ripe peaches, seeded and diced, sweet onion, such as texas 1015, maui , or walla walla, thinly sliced, fresh baby lettuces, roughly chopped lightly toasted pecans, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme