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Brocoli Salad
recipe ingredients3 cups broccoli florets1/2 cup shredded carrot1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup salted peanuts1/2 cup light mayonnaise3 tablespoons Mustard, honey1/2 teaspoon curry powderrecipe directionsIn large bowl, combine broccoli, carrots, raisins and peanuts. In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey mustard and curry. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently, yet thoroughly to coat. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve. -
Mushroom Salad
ecipe ingredients1 1/2 cups thinly sliced button mushrooms1 cup sliced portobello mushroom caps1 cup thinly sliced shitake mushrooms2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley1 Tbsp. minced shallots3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup sherry vinegar1 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce2 tsp. honey8 cups gourmet salad greens2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted recipe directionsHeat nonstick skillet which has been coated with nonstick cooking spray spray. Add mushrooms, parsley, shallots, and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until tend... -
Fruit Salad
recipe ingredients1/3 cup orange juice3 Tablespoons Cream of Coconut1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract1/2 teaspoon curry powder1 cup reduced fat sour cream2 mangoes, cubed4 carambolas or star fruit, sliced1 cup blueberries2 cups strawberries, chopped1 1/2 cups orange sectionsrecipe directionsIn a large bowl, mix together orange juice and the following four ingredients with a spoon. Set aside.Add prepared fruit to dressing, and toss thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Serv... -
Greek Salad
recipe ingredients1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped coarsely1/2 tsp. salt3 Tbsp. tomato juice2 Tbsp. lemon juice1 Tbsp. olive oil1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper1 medium head Romaine lettuce (6 cups)1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced12 cherry tomatoes, quartered1/2 red onion, sliced thin8 black olives, such as Kalamata, sliced1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese recipe directionsSprinkle garlic with salt and mash with the side of a knife blade. Place garlic in a small bo... -
Turkey Salad
recipe ingredients1 1/2 pounds cooked turkey breast meat, cubed1 1/2 cups frozen peas1/2 cup chopped carrots1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper1/2 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped scallionDressing:1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon celery seed1/4 teaspoon dried dillweed1 teaspoon granulated onion powder1 cup nonfat mayonnaise or nonfat Miracle Whip recipe directionsIn a large bowl, combine turkey, peas, carrots, green pepper, celery and scallion.To make the dressing: In a small bowl, co... -
Crab Linguine
recipe ingredients9 oz crabmeat, all shell bits removed1 Tbsp. olive oil1 small handful fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed12 oz Italian plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped6 tbsp. dry white wine12 oz dried linguinesalt and fresh ground black pepper to taste recipe directionsPound the crabmeat with mortar and pestle or other method, until mashed into small pieces. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the parsley and garlic and cook until the garlic begins to brown; season with salt a... -
Grilled Salmon
recipe ingredients1 14-3/4 oz. can salmon, or 2 7oz. cans boneless salmon2 tbsp. lemon juice1 1/2 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup sliced green onions3 egg whites recipe directionsDrain and flake salmon. Combine lemon juice and mustard. Blend flaked salmon with breadcrumbs, green onions, and lemon juice-mustard mixture. Mix in egg whites until well blended. Form mixture into 4 patties and grill until lightly browned. Be careful when turning. -
Angel Hair with Pesto
recipe ingredients1/4 cup pine nuts2 cups tightly packed fresh basil, stems removed2 cups tightly packed fresh spinach, stems removed4 garlic cloves, minced1 cup fat-free grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1/3 to 1/2 cup water8 ounces dry angel hair pasta recipe directionsPreheat oven to 350*F. Arrange the pine nuts on a cookie sheet lined with foil and roast in oven for 7 to 8 minutes. In a food processor, mix roasted pine nuts with the next 6 ingredients to form ... -
Vegetable Calzones
recipe ingredients3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms3/4 cup halved and thinly sliced zucchini1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped1/4 cup sliced green onions1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon dried basil1 10-ounce can refrigerated pizza crust1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese1 egg white, beaten recipe directionsHeat oven to 425 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. In bowl, combine mushrooms, zucchini, pepper and onions. Sprinkle with garlic salt and basil and mix well. Unroll dough a... -
Roasted Vegetable Pasta
recipe ingredients1 medium zucchini, diced1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced1 large onion, thinly sliced1 Tbsp. olive oilsalt and fresh ground pepper to taste2 large tomatoes, chopped1/4 cup chopped fresh basil2 cloves garlic, minced8 oz. spaghetti or linguine1/2 cup feta cheese recipe directionsPreheat oven to 450*F. Put a large pot of water on to boil. In a large roasting pan or a large baking sheet with sides, toss zucchini, bell pepper and onion with 1 Tbsp oil. Season with salt and pepper. ...