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Simple Side Salad Recipes

August 27, 2019
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These salads, with colors that span the rainbow, pack in loads of antioxidants, fiber-rich vegetables and flavorful ripe fruit. Crisp and cool, salads are ideal summer fare and these healthy recipes just take minutes to prepare.
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Caprese Salad

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Summer-ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella need only a sprinkling of fresh herbs, salt and pepper to shine in this simple summer salad.

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Couscous & Fruit Salad

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Try this fruit-and-nut-studded couscous salad alongside grilled salmon or chicken for supper or on its own for a fresh lunchbox treat.

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Hot & Sour Slaw

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This slaw, a combination of cabbage, red bell pepper, scallions and bamboo shoots, is tossed with a dressing full of the classic flavors of Chinese hot-and-sour soup. Serve with grilled pork tenderloin and a glass of Riesling.

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Grilled Pepper Salad

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Toss a colorful mix of grilled bell peppers with briny olives, sweet sun-dried tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette for a lovely side dish. Or spread crostini with goat cheese and top it with this salad for an easy summer appetizer.

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Watercress & Endive Salad

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Watercress and Belgian endive are topped with fresh corn kernels, grated egg and a simple lemon vinaigrette for a stunning first-course salad.

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Snow Pea, Orange & Jicama Salad

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This salad of snow peas, oranges and jícama is sweet, sour and full of crunch.

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Raspberry, Avocado & Mango Salad

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Pureed berries give the tangy wine vinegar dressing a creamy texture that gently clings to the lettuce and fruit. This is a salad to enjoy when fresh berries are in the market.

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Broccoli Rabe & Orzo Salad

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Lemon, oregano and feta add zing to broccoli rabe tossed with whole-wheat orzo.

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Claire's Mixed Green Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

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This salad was inspired by one served during the peak of summer at Claire's Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Chef Steven Obranovich of Claire's likes the soft crumbly sheep's-milk feta for this recipe. He cautions that the subtle briny notes of feta can sometimes be overpowered by too much lemon or an olive oil that's too fruity. Saltiness varies from feta to feta too. Add the ingredients a little at a time and taste as you go.

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Asparagus & Radish Salad

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This colorful asparagus and radish salad is dressed with a sesame-soy vinaigrette. Pair it with grilled shrimp and rice noodles.

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BLT Salad

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Here's a salad version of America's favorite sandwich. We use shredded tomato as a base for the creamy tomato-and-chive dressing--adding great tang and flavor along with extra vitamin C.

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Wilted Spinach Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

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This wilted spinach salad doesn't follow the bacon-and-egg tradition but it's big on flavor with rich sherry vinegar, a touch of smoky paprika and briny olives.

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Sugar Snap Pea & Barley Salad

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You get two sides in one with this dish--whole-grain barley along with crisp matchsticks of vitamin- and fiber-rich snap peas. Serve with roasted or grilled salmon or chicken.

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Creamy Chopped Cauliflower Salad

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Caraway and cauliflower are a match that brings to mind wursts, kraut and foamy, cold mugs of beer. Alas, not everyone loves that caraway flavor so leave out the caraway seeds if you prefer--the salad's wonderful either way.

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Cucumber & Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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An easy salad to serve with grilled chicken or steak for supper or on a bed of greens for a satisfying lunch. Substitute white beans or chickpeas for the black-eyed peas if you prefer.

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Tropical Cucumber Salad

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Combine cucumber, avocado and mango with a salty-sweet dressing for a taste of the tropics.

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Crunchy Pear & Celery Salad

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Crisp pears are tossed with Cheddar cheese and pecans in this delicious salad. For an Italian twist, try a good Parmesan with some toasted pine nuts or to go British use crumbled Stilton and toasted walnuts.

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Crunchy Bok Choy Slaw

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A versatile side dish to go with grilled meats or poultry. Crispy, crunchy and thoroughly delicious.

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Lemony Carrot Salad with Dill

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Carrots are great keepers, so this makes a handy, refreshing salad when you haven't had time to shop for fresh greens. It brightens up a tuna sandwich too.

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Bean & Tomato Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

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This beautiful salad combines fresh tomatoes, green beans, red onions and dried heirloom beans. Recently harvested beans (and thus freshly dried) cook more quickly than the kind you buy year-round at the market. In the latter part of the summer, farmers' markets begin to sell a fresh crop of heirloom varieties that would be perfect for this salad.

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Broccoli Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing

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Finely chopped raw broccoli is tender and mild--here it's tossed with a creamy dressing, meaty chickpeas and sweet bell pepper.

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Mixed Greens with Berries & Honey-Glazed Hazelnuts

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For a sophisticated starter, try this colorful salad, which marries fresh berries, caramelized nuts and tangy feta cheese. Pureed berries form the base of the dressing, giving it a velvety texture and rich flavor.

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Tuna & White Bean Salad

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The time-honored Italian pairing of canned tuna and cannellini beans makes a super-simple, satisfying lunch. Serve over salad greens, on grilled whole-wheat country bread or tucked in a whole-wheat pita pocket.

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    1 of 23 Caprese Salad
    2 of 23 Couscous & Fruit Salad
    3 of 23 Hot & Sour Slaw
    4 of 23 Grilled Pepper Salad
    5 of 23 Watercress & Endive Salad
    6 of 23 Snow Pea, Orange & Jicama Salad
    7 of 23 Raspberry, Avocado & Mango Salad
    8 of 23 Broccoli Rabe & Orzo Salad
    9 of 23 Claire's Mixed Green Salad with Feta Vinaigrette
    10 of 23 Asparagus & Radish Salad
    11 of 23 BLT Salad
    12 of 23 Wilted Spinach Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette
    13 of 23 Sugar Snap Pea & Barley Salad
    14 of 23 Creamy Chopped Cauliflower Salad
    15 of 23 Cucumber & Black-Eyed Pea Salad
    16 of 23 Tropical Cucumber Salad
    17 of 23 Crunchy Pear & Celery Salad
    18 of 23 Crunchy Bok Choy Slaw
    19 of 23 Lemony Carrot Salad with Dill
    20 of 23 Bean & Tomato Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
    21 of 23 Broccoli Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing
    22 of 23 Mixed Greens with Berries & Honey-Glazed Hazelnuts
    23 of 23 Tuna & White Bean Salad

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