62 low calorie grain salads Recipes

curry powder (i subbed 1 tsp. of reg. curry with hot curry), minced fresh garlic, minced peeled fresh ginger, low sodium soy sauce (i used regular soy sauce), ground red pepper, ground cumin, shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 36 shrimp), water, light coconut milk (i used 2 2/3 cup. chicken stock in place of the water and coconut milk), uncooked long-grain rice (i used basmati), diced peeled mangoes (about 2 mangos), diced red bell peppers, shredded carrot, sliced green onion, fresh lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh parsley, salt, cooking spray (i used olive oil for extra flavor ), fresh cilantro stem (optional)

minced fresh garlic, minced peeled fresh ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, curry powder, ground red pepper, ground cumin, shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 36 shrimp), water, light coconut milk, uncooked long-grain rice, shredded carrot, diced peeled mango (about 2 mangoes), diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh parsley, fresh lime juice, salt, cilantro sprigs (optional)

fast-cooking long grain and wild rice blend (uncle ben s), chopped unpeeled apple (i used golden delicious), chopped celery, dried cherries, chopped, low sodium soy sauce, water, sugar, cider vinegar, dry roasted peanuts, toasted

reduced-sodium chicken broth, water, uncooked long-grain rice, drained and rinsed black-eyed peas, diced red and yellow bell pepper, celery, thinly sliced, green onion, thinly sliced, bottled herbs or 1/2 cup low-fat italian vinaigrette dressing

eggs, low-fat mayonnaise, whole-grain mustard, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, scallions (white and green), thinly sliced, rib celery, minced , scant 1/2 cup, radishes , grated on the large holes of a box grater, romaine lettuce leaves, pea or other sprouts

stalks fresh lemongrass, unsweetened coconut, toasted (flaked or shredded ), red chili pepper flakes, green beans, fresh , thinly sliced crosswise on the diagonal, edamame (fresh or frozen ), cucumber, peeled and diced (seeded if desired), bean sprouts, tart green apple, diced, pineapple (fresh or canned ), dry-roasted unsalted cashews (or peanuts), cooked long-grain brown rice (or jasmine rice), low sodium soy sauce, lime juice or 1/4 cup white vinegar, pineapple juice, pineapple chunk, sugar, sesame oil, salt (optional), cilantro, coarsely chopped, garlic, coarsely chopped, chili-garlic sauce (or other hot sauce)

olive oil, coarsely chopped onion, uncooked long-grain brown rice, water, low-salt chicken broth, coarsely chopped plum tomato, cubed ready-to-eat roasted skinned , boned chicken breasts (about 2 breasts), chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh oregano, coarsely chopped ripe olives, white balsamic vinegar, salt, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, garlic cloves, minced

short white rice (or medium grain), cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced, green onion, thinly sliced, distilled white vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, sugar, sugar, fresh ground black pepper, dry sherry (or japanese rice wine), honey, salmon steaks (each 1 in. thick ), toasted sesame seeds

oil-packed skinless , boneless sardines, drained, stalks celery, finely chopped, red onion, finely chopped, low-fat mayonnaise, chopped fresh dill, fresh lemon juice, grated lemon zest, dijon mustard, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, whole-grain bread, toasted, bibb lettuce , sliced tomato, sliced cucumber and alfalfa sprouts, for topping

white rice, steamed (basmati, jasmine, long grain, etc.), green beans, steamed, tomatoes, halved, green onion, chopped, fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper

whole wheat rotini or 12 oz rotelle pasta or 12 oz fusilli, peeled deveined shrimp, tails removed (30 to 35), olive oil, red onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, salt (taste and season slowly), red chili pepper flakes, ground cumin, loosely packed baby spinach leaves, chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzos), strained low-fat greek yogurt (or whole-milk plain yogurt), chopped fresh mint leaves, fresh lemon juice, grated lemon zest

plain fat-free yogurt, low-fat mayonnaise, curry powder, salt, garlic cloves, minced, cold cooked long-grain brown rice, chopped granny smith apple, sliced green onions, raisins, chopped carrot, fresh lemon juice, water, olive oil, thawed orange juice concentrate, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic clove, minced, torn spinach

uncooked long-grain rice, pineapple chunks, drained, dry-roasted cashews or 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped, raisins, green onions, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, diced in 1/2 inch pieces, green bell pepper, diced in 1/2 inch pieces, stalk celery , cut in half down lengthwise,and thinly sliced, fresh bean sprout, fresh orange juice, low sodium soy sauce, dark sesame oil, peeled and minced fresh ginger, grated fresh orange zest, garlic, minced, red pepper flakes, cilantro, minced

parmesan, button mushrooms, juice of 1/2 lemon, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts , (about 6 oz each), extra-virgin olive oil, whole-grain mustard, chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned, balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, baby spinach, washed and dried

eggs, low-fat milk, reduced-fat caesar salad dressing, whole grain bread , cut into cubes, packaged pre-cooked bacon bits, freshly shaved parmesan cheese

whole grain bread, toasted, low-fat mayonnaise, italian salad dressing, leaves butter lettuce, cucumbers, sliced thin, tomatoes, sliced thin, red onions, sliced thin, avocados, cheese (optional), bean sprouts

whole wheat tortilla, whole grain bread, low-fat mayonnaise or 1/2 tbsp mustard or 1/2 tbsp salad dressing, cooked bacon or 3 -6 slices turkey bacon, tomatoes, spinach or 1/4 cup lettuce, avocado, sliced

boneless pork filets , butterflied, coarse grain mustard (maille recommended), nectarines , fairly ripe and quartered, red onion , halved then cut into vertical wedges, olive oil, pine nuts, rocket, parmesan cheese, shaved, low fat balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing