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Ginger Melon Salad

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

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!Soaked melon balls in a small bowl topped with mint

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Soaked melon balls in a small bowl topped with mint
Ginger Melon Salad
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  • CourseAppetizers, Fruits, Side Dishes, Snacks
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Soaked melon balls in a small bowl topped with mint
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  • CourseAppetizers, Fruits, Side Dishes, Snacks
Servings
4
Servings
4
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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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Combine the 4 cups melons.
  3. Combine the pineapple juice, honey, and ground ginger.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the melon and toss.
Recipe Notes

Ginger Melon Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 Cup (190g)
servings per container 4

Amount per serving
Calories	80					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0	g			0	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	20	mg			1	%	
Total Carbohydrate	20	g			7	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	18	g					
Added Sugars	4	g			8	%	
Protein	1	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	15	mg			2	%	
Iron	0	mg			0	%	
Potassium	374	mg			8	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: five, fruit, fruits, ginger, melon, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, side dish, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, spring, summer

Fruity Crunchy Chicken Salad

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Chicken salad on a bed of lettuce plated in a yellow bowl on a pink plate.

 

Chicken salad on a bed of lettuce plated in a yellow bowl on a pink plate.
Fruity Crunchy Chicken Salad
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  • CourseFruits, Main Dish
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Chicken salad on a bed of lettuce plated in a yellow bowl on a pink plate.
Fruity Crunchy Chicken Salad
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  • CourseFruits, Main Dish
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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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  1. Wash your hands well with soap and water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the chicken, orange pieces, cranberries, almonds, and jicama.
  3. Add the salad dressing and toss to coat.
  4. Cover the bowl with foil or plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate it for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  6. To serve, place a lettuce leaf on each plate.
  7. Place 1 cup of chicken salad on top of each lettuce leaf.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, chicken salad, cold, cranberries, cranberry, dinner, fruit, fruits, lunch, orange, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, winter

Apple Tuna Salad Sandwich

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

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.


Apple Tuna Salad
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
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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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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Combine tuna, apple, yogurt, mustard, and honey in a mixing bowl.
  3. Mix and spread evenly on three bread slices.
  4. Top with remaining bread slices and cut in half or as desired
  5. Serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, apple, apples, dinner, fall, fish, fruit, fruits, lunch, protein, recipe, recipes, sandwich, sandwiches, school, Seafood, tuna

Strawberry Soup

July 21, 2015 by

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.

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Strawberry Soup
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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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  1. 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%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, cold, fruit, fruits, recipe, recipes, side dish, Side Dishes, soup, soups, spring, strawberries, strawberry, summer, Vegetarian, yogurt

Black Bean Salsa with Pineapple

July 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Black bean salsa with pineapple, plated with crackers.
Black Bean Salsa with Pineapple
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Black bean salsa with pineapple, plated with crackers.
Black Bean Salsa with Pineapple
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Ingredients
  • 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in natural juice drained but reserve juice
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 6 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 seeded jalapeno pepper minced
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  1. 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Toss and serve.
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Black Bean Salsa with Pineapple Nutrition Facts Serving size (187g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 2.5 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 100 mg 4 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 6 g 21 % Total Sugars 10 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 5 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 38 mg 2 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 408 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, bean, beans, dip, dips, fruit, fruits, pineapple, protein, recipe, recipes, side dish, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, Vegetarian

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