Layered Caribbean Chicken Salad

For a tropical theme party or casual buffet, this colorful creation will bring a ray of sunshine. 

10 servings (1 1/4 cups each) Recipe found on Live Better America

Salad

4

cups torn romaine lettuce

3

cups cut-up cooked chicken

1

can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed

1 1/2

cups chopped tomatoes

2

ripe medium mangoes, seed removed, peeled and chopped

Dressing

3

tablespoons olive or canola oil

1/3

cup lime juice

1/4

cup chopped fresh cilantro

2

tablespoons sugar

3/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon ground cinnamon, if desired

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

Red pepper sauce, if desired

1. In 3-quart glass trifle bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, black beans, tomatoes and mangoes.
2. In jar with tight-fitting lid, shake dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate salad and dressing separately up to 4 hours; drizzle salad with dressing just before serving.

Makes 10 servings (1 1/4 cups each)

Tip

Mix the flavor of this salad up by substituting fresh mint for the cilantro and pineapple or papaya for the mangoes.

Tip

If you don’t have a trifle bowl, toss all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing, or pass the dressing separately.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

• Calories 220
• (Calories from Fat 60),

• Total Fat 6g
• (Saturated Fat 1g,
• Trans Fat 0g),
• Cholesterol 35mg;
• Sodium 210mg;
• Total Carbohydrate 23g
• (Dietary Fiber 6g,
• Sugars 9g),
• Protein 16g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

• 1 1/2 Starch;
• 0 Fruit;
• 0 Other Carbohydrate;
• 0 Skim Milk;
• 0 Low-Fat Milk;
• 0 Milk;
• 1/2 Vegetable;
• 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat;
• 0 Lean Meat;
• 0 High-Fat Meat;
• 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

• 1 1/2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Hearty Tuscan Soup

• Prep Time 30 min
 
• Total Time 30 min
 
• Servings 6

Ingredients

1 

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1 

large clove garlic, finely chopped

2 

medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)

1/4 

cup chopped leeks (white portion only)

1 

teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed

3 

cans (14 ounces each) fat-free chicken broth with 33% less sodium

2 

medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)

1/2 

cup fresh or frozen (thawed) sliced okra

1 1/2 

cups chopped cooked chicken breast

1 

can (19 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 

can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained

Directions

• Step1Heat oil in 4-quart nonstick Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, celery, leeks and basil in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
• Step2Increase heat to high. Add broth and carrots; cover and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add okra; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Step3Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated. If desired, serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

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Fruit Medley with Cinnamon Dressing

Recipe Found on Live Better America

Discover a new way to create a fresh fruit salad using a creamy soy dressing.

• Prep Time 10 min
 
• Total Time 10 min
 
• Servings 5

Ingredients

1/4 

package (12-oz size) soft silken tofu

1/4 

cup vanilla soymilk

1 1/2 

teaspoons honey

3/4 

teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 

teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 

teaspoon vanilla

1/8 

teaspoon salt

1 

cup red grapes

1 

cup green grapes

1 

cup fresh blueberries

1 

large apple or pear, cut up

1 

banana, sliced

1/4 

cup sliced almonds

Directions

• Step1In blender or food processor, place tofu, soymilk, honey, cinnamon, lemon juice, vanilla and salt. Cover; blend on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
• Step2In large salad bowl, mix all remaining ingredients; toss with dressing. Store covered in refrigerator.

Spicy Bean and Cucumber Salad

Recipe Found on Live Better America

2

cups chopped cooked green beans

1

cup finely chopped peeled cucumber

1/2

cup finely chopped red onion

2

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2

tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar

2

teaspoons chopped fresh green chilies or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1

teaspoon honey

1/2

teaspoon salt

1. In large bowl, mix all ingredients.
2. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

• Calories 30
• (Calories from Fat 0),

• Total Fat 0g
• (Saturated Fat 0g,
• Trans Fat 0g),
• Cholesterol 0mg;
• Sodium 200mg;
• Total Carbohydrate 6g
• (Dietary Fiber 2g,
• Sugars 3g),
• Protein 1g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

• 0 Starch;
• 0 Fruit;
• 0 Other Carbohydrate;
• 0 Skim Milk;
• 0 Low-Fat Milk;
• 0 Milk;
• 1 Vegetable;
• 0 Very Lean Meat;
• 0 Lean Meat;
• 0 High-Fat Meat;
• 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

• 1/2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Gluten-Free "Potato" Cauliflower Salad

Recipe Found on Live Better America

1

medium head cauliflower (2 lb), separated into florets

1

tablespoon cider vinegar

2

teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/2

cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

1/2

cup diced red onion, rinsed under cold water and drained

1/2

cup diced celery

4

slices gluten-free bacon, cooked and crumbled

1. Heat 4-quart or larger saucepan two-thirds full of water to boiling over medium-high heat. Prepare an ice bath (ice and water mixture in large bowl).
2. Meanwhile, remove florets from cauliflower, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups of florets). Add cauliflower to boiling water; boil 4 to 6 minutes or until tender when pierced with paring knife. Drain, then transfer to ice bath 2 minutes. Drain; pat dry with paper towel. Place in single layer on cooling rack or paper towel to dry.
3. In large bowl, mix vinegar, mustard and salt. Beat in mayonnaise with whisk. Add red onion and celery; stir. Add cauliflower; stir to coat.
4. Refrigerate 30 minutes; top with crumbled bacon just before serving.

Makes 8 servings (3/4 cup each)

Mix it up and make it your own by using the same technique with different potato salad ingredients. Go mayo-free, like German potato salad, or even mash the cauliflower for a delightfully "creamy" version.

This salad gains flavor as it sits. Allowing the cauliflower to marinate in the dressing allows the flavors to meld and improve, making this a great do-ahead dish.

Cooking Gluten Free?

Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

• Calories 100
• (Calories from Fat 60),

• Total Fat 7g
• (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g,
• Trans Fat 0g),
• Cholesterol 10mg;
• Sodium 320mg;
• Total Carbohydrate 6g
• (Dietary Fiber 2g,
• Sugars 3g),
• Protein 3g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

• 0 Starch;
• 0 Fruit;
• 0 Other Carbohydrate;
• 0 Skim Milk;
• 0 Low-Fat Milk;
• 0 Milk;
• 1 Vegetable;
• 0 Very Lean Meat;
• 0 Lean Meat;
• 0 High-Fat Meat;
• 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

• 1/2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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