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Four Fruit Salad recipe – 60 calories

August 30, 2009

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Four Fruit Salad recipe – 60 calories Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 1-2 medium firm bananas, sliced 2 cups green grapes, halved 1 small cantaloupe, cut into chunks 1/3 cup orange juice Preparation: 1. In a large bowl, combine the fruit. 2. Pour the juice over the fruit and toss to coat. 3. Cover [...]

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Ambrosia Fruit Salad recipe – 146 calories

August 30, 2009

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Ambrosia Fruit Salad recipe – 146 calories Ingredients: 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup mandarin orange pieces, drained 1 cup coconut 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 cup sour cream or lemon yogurt Preparation: 1. Combine all the ingredients (except the marshmallows) in a large bowl. 2. Chill for several hours. 3. Add the marshmallows [...]

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Simple Coleslaw recipe – 127 calories

August 19, 2009

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Coleslaw recipe – 127 calories Ingredients: 4 lbs shredded cabbage 1 large carrot, shredded 1/2 sweet red pepper, shredded 1/2 green pepper, shredded 1/2 white onion or red onion, shredded 1 celery rib, shredded For the dressing 2 ounces sour cream 3 fluid ounces apple cider vinegar 1 ounce Kraft mayonnaise 2 ounces ketchup 3 [...]

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Vegetable Bacon Saute recipe – 117 calories

August 19, 2009

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Vegetable Bacon Saute recipe – 117 calories Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, chopped 1 (8ounce) bag shredded carrots 1 (6ounce) bag baby spinach leaves 1/2 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed salt and pepper (to taste) Preparation: 1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until lightly [...]

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Honey Mustard Coleslaw recipe – 82 calories

August 19, 2009

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Honey Mustard Coleslaw recipe – 82 calories Ingredients: 3 cups cabbage, finely shredded 3/4 cup sliced radishes 2 cups romaine lettuce, finely shredded 1/8 cup green onions, sliced 1/4 cup toasted broken pecans (optional) 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream 1/4 cup light mayonnaise or whipped salad dressing 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey Preparation: [...]

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Creamy Coleslaw recipe – 122 calories

August 19, 2009

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Creamy Coleslaw recipe – 122 calories Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cabbage (about 1/4 head) 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced 1 cup jicama, cut into thin strips 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons poppy seeds [...]

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Thai Slaw Salad recipe – 97 calories

August 19, 2009

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Thai Slaw Salad recipe – 97 calories Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix) 1 small red or green pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 1/2 seedless European cucumber, sliced thin 4 scallion, thinly sliced 20 leaves fresh basil, shredded toasted sesame seeds For the dressing 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper [...]

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Black Beans and Corn Salsa recipe – 36 calories

August 19, 2009

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Black Beans and Corn Salsa recipe – 36 calories Ingredients: 1/2 cup canned black bean, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup frozen corn 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/2 red onion, finely diced 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced 2-3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons lime juice, about 1 lime Preparation: [...]

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Pea Salad recipe – 122 calories

August 18, 2009

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Pea Salad recipe – 122 calories Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed and well drained 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1/2 cup sliced green onion 1 cup celery, thinly sliced 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise salt and pepper, to taste Preparation: 1. In a mixing bowl, add the [...]

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Chicken Salad in Tomato Shells recipe – 115 calories

August 18, 2009

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Chicken Salad in Tomato Shells recipe – 115 calories Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast 10-12 small roma (or plum) tomatoes 1 tablespoon butter 4 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery 3 drops liquid smoke 4 tablespoons light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons almonds, chopped and toasted 1/2 cup chiffonade arugula 2 teaspoons [...]

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Tossed Vegetable Salad recipe – 119 calories

August 18, 2009

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Tossed Vegetable Salad recipe – 119 calories Ingredients: 4 cups teared lettuce 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 yellow pepper, chopped 1 orange bell pepper, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 3 small garlic cloves 6 green onions, chopped 2 teaspoons basil 2 teaspoons parsley 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/3 [...]

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Apple-Raisin Salad recipe – 194 calories

August 18, 2009

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Apple-Raisin Salad recipe – 194 calories Ingredients: 1 head cabbage 1/2 cup apples (diced) 1/2 cup seedless raisins 1/4 cup nuts (chopped) 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1-2 pinch pepper (or to taste) 1-2 pinch paprika (or to taste) 1/8 cup orange [...]

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Scandinavian Cucumber Salad recipe – 117 calories

August 18, 2009

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Scandinavian Cucumber Salad recipe – 117 calories Ingredients: 3 small cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/2 cup sour cream 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 pinch dill weed 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar Preparation: 1. Combine the sour cream, dill weed, vinegar, parsley and sugar. 2. Gently add the [...]

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Horiatiki (Greek Salad) recipe – 156 calories

August 18, 2009

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Horiatiki (Greek Salad) recipe – 156 calories Ingredients: 4-5 large ripe tomatoes 1 cucumber 1 dozen olives 1 green bell pepper 1 large red onion 1/4 lb Feta cheese, crumbled or sliced top quality extra virgin olive oil dried oregano sea salt pickled hot pepperoncini peppers (for garnish) 1 tablespoon water Preparation: 1. Wash and [...]

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Avocado and Jalapeno Pepper Salad recipe – 195 calories

August 18, 2009

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Avocado and Jalapeno Pepper Salad recipe – 195 calories Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados (halved, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch wedges) 1-2 large red or green jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup cilantro leaf salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Preparation: 1. Arrange the avocado slices on [...]

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Mint Cucumber Salad recipe – 72 calories

August 18, 2009

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Min Cucumber Salad recipe – 72 calories Ingredients: 3 medium cucumbers (peeled, seeded and thinly sliced) 2 tablespoons heavy cream 8 ounces plain yogurt 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt, to taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation: 1. Place the cucumbers [...]

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Endive, Radicchio and Arugula Salad recipe – 143 calories

August 18, 2009

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Endive, Radicchio and Arugula Salad recipe – 143 calories Ingredients: 2 spears endives, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped 1/3 lb baby arugula, washed, dried, and thinly chopped 1 small radicchio, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped For the dressing 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard shaved Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar [...]

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Green Beans and Basil Salad recipe – 150 calories

August 18, 2009

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Green Beans and Basil Salad recipe – 150 calories Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans, topped, tailed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 clove garlic, finely minced 2 scallions, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste [...]

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Pea Salad with Sesame Dressing recipe – 109 calories

August 18, 2009

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Green Peas in Sesame Dressing recipe – 109 calories Ingredients: 3 cups shelled fresh peas 12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed 1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon packed golden brown sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation: 1. Cook the [...]

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Healthy Cucumber-Tomato Salad recipe – 40 calories

August 18, 2009

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Healthy Cucumber-Tomato Salad recipe – 40 calories Ingredients: 1-2 medium tomatoes, cubed 1 large cucumber, cubed fresh basil, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped garlic salt pepper Preparation: 1. Add the tomatoes, cucumber and onion to a tupperware bowl (or any bowl with a cover). 2. Add some chopped basil, garlic salt and pepper to taste. [...]

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Japanese Broccoli Salad recipe – 62 calories

August 18, 2009

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Japanese Broccoli Salad recipe – 62 calories Ingredients: 2 lbs (1 kg) broccoli, cut into florets 2 tablespoons soy sauce For the dressing 1 1/2 cm Karashi mustard (or about 1 teaspoon English mustard) 1 tablespoon soy sauce Preparation: 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. 2. Throw in the broccoli florets. [...]

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Jamaican Garden Salad recipe – 29 calories

August 18, 2009

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Jamaican Garden Salad recipe – 29 calories Ingredients: 4 cups cabbage (shredded or thinly sliced) 1 tomato (cut into 8 wedges) 1/2 English cucumber (peel left on, cut into round slices) 4 carrots (shredded) 1 green pepper (sliced into rings) Thousand Island dressing (to taste) Preparation: 1. Place the cabbage into the bottom of a [...]

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Turkish Salad recipe – 41 calories

August 18, 2009

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Turkish Salad recipe – 41 calories Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 cup diced cucumber (peeled) 1/3 cup green onion 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation: 1. Combine [...]

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Vegetable Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette recipe – 92 calories

August 18, 2009

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Vegetable Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette recipe – 92 calories Ingredients: Salad 1 cup fresh corn kernels 1 1/2 cups julienned zucchini 1 1/2 cups julienned yellow squash 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Vinaigrette 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons [...]

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Jicama Salad recipe – 116 calories

August 18, 2009

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Jicama Salad recipe – 116 calories Ingredients: 1 jicama (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs) a few green leaf lettuce leaves (to dress the edges of the bowl) 1 small cucumber, unpeeled 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup red onion, slivered 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 3 tablespoons lite olive [...]

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Marinated Daikon and Carrot Salad recipe – 48 calories

August 18, 2009

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Marinated Daikon and Carrot Salad recipe – 48 calories Ingredients: 350 g daikon radishes or white radishes 350 g carrots 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dashi powder, dissolved in 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon mirin 1 tablespoon hot water salt, to taste Preparation: 1. Cut the daikon and carrots into [...]

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Tomato and Avocado Salad recipe – 125 calories

August 17, 2009

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Tomato and Avocado Salad recipe – 125 calories Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 avocado, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup diced red onion 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preparation: 1. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and toss together. 2. [...]

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Tomato, Basil and Feta Cheese Salad recipe – 64 calories

August 17, 2009

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Tomato, Basil and Feta Cheese Salad recipe – 64 calories Ingredients: 2 cups tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Ad all the ingredients in a medium [...]

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Fresh Tomato And Cucumber Salad recipe – 44 calories

August 17, 2009

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Fresh Tomato And Cucumber Salad recipe – 44 calories Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, diced 2 large cucumbers, diced 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup diced green pepper 1 (8 ounce) bottle fat-free italian salad dressing sugar substitute, to equal 2 teaspoons sugar Preparation: 1. Mix all the vegetables in a bowl. 2. Combine the dressing [...]

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Indian Kachumbar Vegetable Salad recipe – 56 calories

August 17, 2009

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Indian Kachumbar Vegetable Salad recipe – 56 calories Ingredients: 3 large tomatoes, cut into cubes 1 large onion, chopped 1 large cucumber, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Preparation: 1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. 2. Allow to stand for about [...]

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Avocado Mandarin Salad recipe – 136 calories

August 17, 2009

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Avocado Mandarin Salad recipe – 136 calories Ingredients: 1 rip avocado, peeled and sliced 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans 1/2 cup sliced green onions 4 cups salad greens 1/4-1/2 cup italiad salad dressing 1/8 teaspoon pepper salt, to taste Preparation: 1. In a bowl, combine the mandarin [...]

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Persian Tomato and Cucumber Salad recipe – 68 calories

August 17, 2009

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Persian Tomato and Cucumber Salad recipe – 68 calories Ingredients: 1 large tomato 1 large cucumber 1 large onion parsley 1-2 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice (or to taste) salt, to taste Preparation: 1. Finely chop the tomato, cucumber and onion. 2. Mix the chopped vegetables with the parsley, olive oil and lemon [...]

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Collard Greens Salad recipe – 85 calories

August 17, 2009

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Collard Greens Salad recipe – 85 calories Ingredients: 2 bunches collard greens 4-6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small or medium onion salt and pepper, to taste Preparation: 1. Fill a large bowl with cold tap water. 2. Soak the collard greens in water, take them out and then rinse them well. 3. Repeat this process [...]

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Basil and Tomato Salad recipe – 53 calories

August 17, 2009

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Basil and Tomato Salad recipe – 53 calories Ingredients: 4 home-grown or vine-ripened tomatoes 1-2 tablespoon quality olive oil 1/4 cup basil leaves, torn sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Preparation: 1. Slice the tomatoes horizontally and arrange them on a serving platter. 2. Drizzle with olive oil, scatter the basil leaves [...]

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Snap Peas and Red Onions recipe – 65 calories

August 17, 2009

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Snap Peas and Red Onions recipe – 65 calories Ingredients: 6 ounces fresh snap peas, sliced on a angle 6 ounces red onions, diced 1 tablespoon oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoon soy sauce, to taste 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced 1/4 teaspoon sugar Preparation: 1. Coat the bottom of a hot pan with oil. [...]

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KFC Coleslaw recipe – 94 calories

August 17, 2009

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KFC Coleslaw recipe – 94 calories Ingredients: 1 head (about 8 cups) finely diced cabbage 1/4 cup finely shredded carrots 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced onions 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar Preparation: 1. [...]

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Avocado with Ground Peanut Dressing recipe – 188 calories

August 17, 2009

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Avocado with Ground Peanut Dressing recipe – 188 callories Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons peanuts 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon paprika (sweet or hot) salt (to taste) cayenne pepper (to taste) fresh chives, to garnish Preparation: 1. Peel the avocados, remove the pit and cube the flesh. 2. [...]

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Potato Salad with Curried Mayo recipe – 194 calories

August 17, 2009

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Potato Salad with Curried Mayo recipe – 194 calories Ingredients: 2 3/4 lbs salad potatoes, halved 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 bunch spring onion 4 sticks celery, thickly sliced 7 oz low-fat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon peanut oil or sunflower oil 1 tablespoon madras curry paste 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds (plus a little more to [...]

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Salsa Guasacaca (Venezuelan Avocado Salsa) recipe – 119 calories

August 17, 2009

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Salsa Guasacaca (Venezuelan Avocado Salsa) recipe – 119 calories Ingredients: 2 avocados, peeled and seeded 1 medium tomato 1/4 cup minced bell pepper (optional) 1 medium onion 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Chop all the vegetables by hand. 2. Add the remaining [...]

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Spinach and Pecan Salad recipe – 159 calories

August 17, 2009

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Spinach and Pecan Salad recipe – 159 calories Ingredients: 150 g baby spinach leaves 4 medium oranges 150 g snow peas, trimmed and halved 1/4 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped For the citrus dressing 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon white sugar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Preparation: [...]

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