Recipes: Salads
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1. Shrimp And Tomato Salad
Ingredients
• 8 ounces dry pasta (cooked to desired tenderness);
• 3 cloves of garlic;
• 1/2 sweet onion, sliced;
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced;
• 1/2 cup sliced broccoli;
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning;
• 4 tbsp olive oil;
• 4 medium tomatoes, sliced in quarters;
• 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled;
• Fresh basil;
• Salt and Pepper to taste;
• Sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Directions
1. In a food processor mix together the garlic, onion, celery, broccoli, and Italian seasoning.
2. Pulse blend until well mixed and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan, adding the blended mixture while stirring constantly.
3. Cook for 3-5 minutes and then toss with pre-cooked pasta, shrimp, and sliced tomatoes.
4. Sprinkle basil, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese on top.
Ingredients
• 4 thinly slice cucumbers;
• 1 small white onion, sliced;
• 1 cup white vinegar;
• 1/2 cup water;
• 3/4 cup Splenda;
• 2 tbsp Salad Dressing;
• 1 tbsp dried dill.
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine white vinegar, water, Splenda and dressing. Place this in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium to high heat.
2. Once boiling, stir in dried dill and then pour over cucumbers and onion.
3. Place in the fridge to cool.
3. Asian Spicy Tuna Salad
Ingredients
• 1 6-ounce can of solid white tuna, drained;
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger;
• 1/2 tsp diced green Chili pepper;
• 3 tbsp finely chopped onion;
• 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise;
• 1/8 cup cottage cheese;
• 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice.
Directions
1. Flake tuna with a fork in a small bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, cottage cheese, ginger, chopped onion, and lemon juice.
3. Combine with tuna and serve over a bed of lettuce or with whole-grain crackers.
4. Avocado Salad
Ingredients
• 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced;
• 1 sweet onion, chopped;
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped;
• 1/2 cup corn;
• 1/2 cup sliced broccoli;
• 1 large ripe tomato, chopped;
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro;
• 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing;
• 1/8 cup lime juice.
Directions
1. In a bowl, combine avocados, sweet onion, bell pepper, corn, broccoli, and tomato.
2. In a separate bowl, combine Italian salad dressing, lime juice, and cilantro.
3. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat.
5. Salmon Quinoa Salad
Many people focus mostly on rice, oatmeal, and pasta dishes that they overlook one other type of whole grain that is incredibly healthy - quinoa.
Quinoa contains a full compliment of amino acids, making it a good option for those who are vegetarian. It's also cooked very similar to rice, so it's quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
• 1/2 can canned salmon, bones removed;
• 2 tbsp fat-free mayonnaise;
• 1 tbsp Italian salad dressing;
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa;
• 1/4 cup chopped celery;
• 1/4 cup chopped onion;
• 1/4 cup chopped red pepper.
Directions
1. In a small bowl combine the chopped vegetables, mayo, and salad dressing.
2. Next add in the quinoa and salmon until well blended. Serve chilled.
