Healthy Greens Recipes

Using fruit pectin instead of oil makes for a fat-free dressing. Try this dill-flavored oil-free vinaigrette on our grilled salmon and greens salad or use it on any other salad of choice.

Ripe, showy star fruit is exceedingly juicy and fragrant and takes top billing in this simple salad recipe. Choose smaller golden-yellow fruit for this salad and don't peel it--simply rinse it thoroughly.

A velvety dressing accented with ginger and orange brings out the best in tender scallops, succulent shrimp, and juicy mango in this sophisticated spinach salad.

A double dose of mango in this recipe (in the salad and in the dressing!) provides extra vitamins and minerals. Fresh and light, this fruity tossed side salad will pair nicely with any main dish you serve.

Zesty radishes, tasty tomatoes and protein-rich chickpeas are a winning combination in this chilled salad recipe that's great for packed lunches or a picnic.

The citrusy tang of delicious fresh oranges and the mild licorice flavor of fennel blend beautifully in this refreshing 25-minute salad recipe.

This easy and quick vegetable side salad is tossed with a homemade low-fat French dressing and sprinkled with Cheddar cheese. If you're short on time or don't have ingredients on hand to make your own dressing, substitute a bottled reduced-calorie French salad dressing.

Canned mandarin oranges and fresh raspberries add brilliant pops of color and fruity taste to this easy 20-minute salad recipe. The fruit is combined with mixed greens and an orange-mustard dressing and topped with crunchy sliced almonds.

Grilled salmon filets add a nice dose of protein to this classic Niçoise salad. A simple lemon vinaigrette comes together quickly and really enhances the flavors in this healthy recipe.

Curly kale forms the base of this salad, but you could use chard or spinach. To the greens, add a multitude of chopped veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage and carrots. Finish with rich salmon for protein and a drizzle of creamy yogurt dressing to bring it all together.

Pineapple, grapefruit and spinach are packed with water and minerals, which can help hydrate you and supply your body with a bounty of fiber too. Electrolyte-rich coconut water is a refreshing dairy-free substitute for yogurt or milk. If you have time, freeze the coconut water into cubes for an extra-frosty smoothie.

Shrimp, spinach and garlic brown and cook quickly for a simple one-pot weeknight dinner. A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley. Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce.

Classic chicken Florentine--creamy spinach served atop sautéed chicken cutlets--is a fast and easy meal. To keep calories lower, this recipe uses cornstarch to thicken the cream instead of cheese. This chicken recipe is simple enough for weekdays but also elegant enough for a dinner party.

If you're not feeling like regular pasta tonight, turn to butternut squash noodles. These delicate veggie strands are a great base for any number of sauces and toppings, like this creamy and decadent Alfredo sauce with chicken, garlic and silky spinach.

Italian dressing seasons grilled corn, fresh tomatoes, and tender spinach in this side-dish recipe that's an obvious choice to serve at cookouts.

Mango, bell peppers, and black beans combine with whole-wheat couscous in this Caribbean-inspired grain salad. The ginger-lime dressing has a touch of cayenne pepper and provides just the right amount of zing!

This salad is a wonderful combination of roasted beets, fresh pears, and shaved Gouda cheese. Served on a bed of arugula in a mustardy dressing and topped with toasted slivered almonds, it's a refreshing side to serve with any meal.

In this healthy and quick recipe, slices of roasted pork tenderloin are served on a bed of baby spinach alongside a colorful salad of fresh corn kernels, jicama, and blackberries.

Crunchy colorful vegetables are the highlight of this soutwestern-inspired pasta salad, which can be served at room temperature or chilled. The creamy dressing is made with spinach, cilantro and almonds, and has a touch of zesty crushed red pepper--be prepared for a flavor explosion in every bite!

Lentils are ideal for cooking in the slow cooker. Start this recipe early in the morning and you and your family will be rewarded with a deliciously warm Mexican-inspired taco salad for dinner.