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Tossed Apple Salad

August 4, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Our tossed apple salad is a great way to combine crispy, delicious red apples and crunchy pecans for a fresh and simple-to-make four ingredient salad.


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  • CourseAppetizers, Fruits, Main Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables
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4
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  • CourseAppetizers, Fruits, Main Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables
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Ingredients
  • 10 ounce bag of romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup diced red apples
  • 1/3 cup fat free balsamic vinaigrette
  • 3/4 cup pecan halves
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  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Toss and serve.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apple, apples, fall, fruit, fruits, recipe, recipes, Salad, side dish, Side Dishes, vegetable, vegetables

Mango Chicken Salad

July 23, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Enjoy this light and flavorful salad on a hot day. Add a light raspberry tea to complete this meal and to feel refreshed! It’s a quick and easy recipe for dinner tonight!


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  • CourseFruits, Main Dish
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Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup plain non fat or low fat yogurt
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime zest
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 large, fresh mango peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 cups fresh spinach leaves washed
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  1. In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, Dijon mustard and spices to make a dressing.
  2. Mix chicken and mango in medium bowl.
  3. Add dressing to chicken and mix well. Serve 1/2 cup chicken salad on top of 1 cup of washed spinach leaves.
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Mango Chicken Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup salad + 1 cup spinach (167g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 120 mg 5 % Total Carbohydrate 12 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 9 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 17 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 84 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 450 mg 10 %

 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, dinner, fruit, fruits, Heart Healthy, lunch, mango, mangoes, mangos, protein, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, spring, summer

Microwave Breakfast Cake

July 23, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

By replacing the sugar and oil with a mashed banana, this recipe is still sweet and packed full of protein and vitamins. [Read more…] about Microwave Breakfast Cake

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: banana, bananas, breakfast, easy, fast, fruit, fruits, grain, kid friendly, oat, quick, recipe, recipes, single serving, Vegetarian

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
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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	%

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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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Fruity Crunchy Chicken Salad
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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

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