Spicy Taco Salad
Spicy Taco Salad
Number of Servings
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup sturdy mixed greens like romaine, spinach, and green-leaf lettuce
- [q:1/4] cup chopped carrots
- [q:1/3] cup black beans, rinsed
- [q:1/8] cup chopped low-fat jalapeno Cheddar, pepper Jack, or habanero cheese
- [q:1/2] avocado, chunked
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or hot-pepper-infused olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- cumin
Directions
- Layer the first five ingredients in a medium bowl or on a dinner plate.
- Drizzle oil over salad, then the lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Serve with baked corn chips or tortillas for wrapping.
Nutrition Info
Made with romaine: 597 Calories, 25 g Protein, 15 mg Cholesterol, 56 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 19 g Fiber, 34 g Total fat (7 g sat), 206 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin K, Folate, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Vitamin E, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin C, Iron, Zinc
Garlicky Greens with Ginger and Lemon
Garlicky Greens with Ginger and Lemon
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth or olive oil
- 1 large bunch (about 1 lb) greens (kale, chard, mustard, beet greens, or collards), cut crosswise with stems removed
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- [q:1/8] tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Directions
- Heat broth or oil in saute pan over medium heat.
- Add greens, garlic, ginger, and salt, stirring until greens wilt, about [q:1 1/2] minutes.
- Remove from heat and drizzle on lemon juice.
- Top with parmesan (optional) and serve.
Nutrition Info
With chicken broth and kale: 23 Calories, 2 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 3g Carbohydrates, 1 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 2g Fiber, 1 g Total fat (0 g sat), 164 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, Vitamin K, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Calcium
Black Rice and Edamame Salad
Black Rice and Edamame Salad
Number of Servings
Five 1 cup servings
Ingredients
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Black Rice and Edamame Salad
- 1 cup Lundberg Black Pearl rice, cooked according to directions and cooled.
- 1 cup cooked fava or lima beans
- 2 cup cooked, shelled edamame
- [q:1/2] cup red bell pepper, diced small
- [q:1/2] cup chopped water chestnuts
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Wasabi Vinaigrette
- [q:1/4] cup orange juice
- [q:1/4] cup rice vinegar
- [q:2 1/2] tsp wasabi paste
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp miso paste
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- [q:1/4] cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 2 tsp lime juice
Directions
- Combine the Wasabi Vinaigrette ingredients and blend thoroughly with a whisk.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooled rice, edamame, lima beans and the red bell pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the Lundberg Black Pearl Rice, add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate at least an hour.
- To keep the water chestnuts white and crisp, add just before serving.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 320, Total Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 510mg, Total Carbohydrates: 40g, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 7g, Protein: 10g
Tomato & Zucchini Salad with Spicy Garlic Vinaigrette
Tomato & Zucchini Salad with Spicy Garlic Vinaigrette
Prep Time
25 minutes
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
Spicy Garlic Vinaigrette
- 2 Tbsp white-wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground chili powder
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Salad
- 4 medium zucchini, trimmed and quartered lengthwise
- 6 large tomatoes, quartered
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375º.
- To make vinaigrette, combine vinegar, garlic, chili powder, honey, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until blended.
- Place zucchini on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake until zucchini are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Divide zucchini and tomatoes among 6 salad plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
111 Calories, 3 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 10 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Total sugars (1 g Added sugars), 3 g Fiber, 7 g Total fat (1 g sat), 224 mg Sodium, [nutrition:4] Vitamin A, Vitamin C, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B6, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Folate, Phosphorus, Potassium
Green Bean, Artichoke & White Bean Salad
Green Bean, Artichoke & White Bean Salad
Prep Time
30 minutes
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (8 oz) package frozen artichoke heart quarters (about [q:11/4] c)*
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans (cannellini, navy, or great northern), rinsed and drained
- 1 large tomato, diced medium
- [q:1/4] cup chopped parsley
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- [q:1 1/2] tsp Dijon mustard
- [q:1/2] tsp salt
- [q:1/2] tsp dried basil
- [q:1/4] tsp freshly ground black pepper
- [q:1/4] tsp garlic powder
- [q:1/4] tsp dried oregano
Directions
- Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt and green beans and boil for 4 minutes.
- Add artichokes and continue to boil for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Drain and add vegetables to a bowl of ice water to cool quickly. Drain again.
- Add vegetables and remaining ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and mix well. Chill for at least 2 hours and up to 4 days.
Brown Rice Tabbouleh Salad
Brown Rice Tabbouleh Salad
Number of Servings
8
Ingredients
- 2 cup Lundberg Family Farms Short Grain Brown Rice
- [q:1/2] cup dried apricots, chopped
- [q:1/2] cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cup chopped parsley
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- [q:1/2] cup chopped mint
- [q:1/2] cup chopped green onions
- 2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook Lundberg Short Grain Brown Rice according to package directions. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, whisk the oil and lime juice.
- Add all ingredients, including the warm rice to the dressing. Toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 270, Total Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 20mg, Total Carbohydrates: 45g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 7g, Protein: 5g
Chickpea Confetti Salad
Chickpea Confetti Salad
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
- 2 c cooked short-grain brown rice, cooled
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 scallions, sliced thin
- 1 to 2 Tbsp fresh dill, to taste
- [q:1/2] c pecans, chopped
- [q:1/4] c raisins
Dressing
- 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp champagne vinegar
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp agave syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- [q:1/2] tsp sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad. Toss to blend.
Nutrition Info
660 Calories, 20 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 102 g Carbohydrates, 14 g Total sugars (2 g Added sugars), 12 g Fiber, 21 g Total fat (3 g sat), 232 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B6, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Magnesium, Zinc, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin K, Iron, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin E, Calcium, Potassium
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa Salad
Prep Time
20 minute
Number of Servings
8
Ingredients
Roasted-Tomato Dressing
- 2 lb tomatoes (4 to 5 large ones)
- 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- [q:1/4] cup olive oil, divided
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Quinoa Salad
- 6 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives
- [q:1/2] cup toasted pine nuts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- [q:1/2] cup chopped fresh mint
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250º.
- To make dressing, cut each tomato into eighths. Toss tomatoes and unpeeled garlic cloves with [q:1/8] cup of the oil.
- Place tomatoes skin-side down on a baking pan. Add garlic cloves to pan. Roast until tomatoes start to shrivel around their edges, approximately 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
- Peel garlic cloves. Add garlic, tomatoes, vinegar, remaining [q:1/8] cup of oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a blender. Puree until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked quinoa, olives, pine nuts, [q:1 1/2] cups of the Roasted-Tomato Dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped mint.
Nutrition Info
634 Calories, 21 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 90 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 11 g Fiber, 22 g Total fat (3 g sat), 430 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Iron, Zinc, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin E, [nutrition:2] Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Calcium
Ten-Minute Chickpea Salad with Feta and Basil
Ten-Minute Chickpea Salad with Feta and Basil
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 3 as an entree, or 8 as a side dish
Ingredients
- 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- Half a red onion, finely diced
- Half an English cucumber, finely diced
- 1 jar roasted red or yellow peppers, roughly chopped
- [q:1/2] lb feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 garlic clove, crushed and minced
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- [q:1/4] cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Combine chickpeas, onion, cucumber, roasted peppers, feta, garlic, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil in a salad bowl. Toss well.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Depending on how salty your feta is, you might not need any salt.
- Serve right away, or refrigerate for up to a few hours.
Nutrition Info
As a side: 556 Calories, 27 g Protein, 25 mg Cholesterol, 73 g Carbohydrates, 14 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 14 g Fiber, 19 g Total fat (5 g sat), 497 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Zinc, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin E
Wheat Berry Salad with Spinach, Orange, and Almond
Wheat Berry Salad with Spinach, Orange, and Almond
Prep Time
10 minutes prep, 1 hour 15 minutes cook
Number of Servings
10 servings
Ingredients
- [q:2 1/2] cups wheat berries
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- [q:1/2] cup fresh orange juice
- 2 Tbsp grated orange zest
- [q:1 1/2] Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp finely minced shallot
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- [q:1/2] cup slivered toasted almonds (or pine nuts)
- [q:1/4] tsp black pepper
- [q:1/4] cup low fat feta cheese
- 3 cups organic baby spinach
- [q:1 1/2] cups grape tomatoes, halved
Directions
- In a large pan, combine the wheat berries, salt, and 8 cups of water. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to medium, and briskly simmer for about 1 hour, or until the wheat berries are chewy but not starchy in the middle. (The only way to know they’re done is to bite one.) When done, drain berries and rinse with cold water.
- For the dressing, combine the orange juice and zest, lemon juice, shallot, olive oil, and pepper in a small bowl, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled wheat berries, almonds, feta, spinach, tomatoes, and the vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.