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Ginger Melon Salad
Summer is definitely in the air when you create this colorful and juicy dish for your family. Use is to compliment your meal as an appetizer or just as a tasty snack. No matter what, you will feel completely refreshed after devouring this fruity combination. Enjoy the taste of summer!
Check out our tips for selecting the perfect melon at the store!
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups cantaloupe cubed or balled
- 1 1/3 cups honeydew cubed or balled
- 1 1/3 cups watermelon cubed or balled
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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Instructions
- Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
- Combine the 4 cups melons.
- Combine the pineapple juice, honey, and ground ginger.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the melon and toss.
Recipe Notes
Fruity Crunchy Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped, cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup canned mandarin orange segments drained and cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup almond slices
- 1/2 cup peeled jicama chopped
- 4 cups lettuce
- 1/3 cup reduced fat salad dressing
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- Wash your hands well with soap and water.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the chicken, orange pieces, cranberries, almonds, and jicama.
- Add the salad dressing and toss to coat.
- Cover the bowl with foil or plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate it for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- To serve, place a lettuce leaf on each plate.
- Place 1 cup of chicken salad on top of each lettuce leaf.
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Apple Tuna Salad Sandwich
Try this delicious Apple Tuna Salad Sandwich for a healthy and crunchy alternative, which includes fresh apples and yogurt. Our Apple Tuna Salad is great idea for a family dinner or an on-the-go meal. 
Ingredients
- 6 slices 100% whole wheat bread
- 1 12 oz can tuna in water drained, can use lower sodium
- 1 small apple chopped
- 1/4 cup low fat or fat free vanilla yogurt
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp honey
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- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Combine tuna, apple, yogurt, mustard, and honey in a mixing bowl.
- Mix and spread evenly on three bread slices.
- Top with remaining bread slices and cut in half or as desired
- Serve immediately.
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Strawberry Soup
Strawberry season is almost here! And if you’re like me…you just can’t wait!! This recipe is great for tart strawberries or overripe strawberries.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1 1/4 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
- 3 tbsp confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp orange juice concentrate
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
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Instructions
- Wash strawberries and remove stem top. In a blender, add all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Garnish as desired.
Recipe Notes
Calories 190, Calories from Fat 10, Total Fat 1g 2%, Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 5mg 2%, sodium 45mg 2%, Total Carbohydrate 43g 14%, Dietary Fiber 2g 8%, Sugars 35g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 20%, Calcium 10%, Iron 0%
