Israeli Couscous Salad with Tomato and Arugula

Israeli Couscous Salad with Tomato and Arugula

PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 17 minutes STAND: 10 minutes MAKES 6 servings 2 6.3-ounce boxes Israeli-style couscous* (21⁄2 cups) 1⁄4 cup olive oil 4 cups boiling water 1⁄2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 medium shallot, minced 1 tablespoon…

Quinoa Fattoush with Lemon Dressing

Quinoa Fattoush with Lemon Dressing

PREP: 40 minutes BAKE: 8 minutes OVEN: 375°F MAKES 6 servings 11⁄2 cups water 3⁄4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 2 6- to 7-inch pita bread rounds 1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained 11⁄4 cups chopped, seeded cucumber (1…

Greek Quinoa and Avocados

Greek Quinoa and Avocados

PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 15 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1⁄2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 cup water 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 1⁄2 cup shredded fresh spinach 1⁄3 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1⁄2…

Greek Garbanzo Salad

Greek Garbanzo Salad

PREP: 35 minutes CHILL: 4 to 24 hours MAKES 4 servings 1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained 2 cups chopped, seeded cucumber (1 medium) 1 cup coarsely chopped tomatoes (2 medium) 1 cup coarsely chopped green sweet pepper (1 large) 1⁄2…

Mediterranean Beans and Greens Salad

Mediterranean Beans and Greens Salad

START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 6 servings 8 cups torn mixed salad greens or romaine lettuce 1⁄4 cup small fresh basil leaves 1⁄2 of a medium cucumber, thinly sliced 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained 1 15-ounce can black beans,…

Southwest Black Bean Salad

Southwest Black Bean Salad

START TO FINISH: 15 minutes MAKES 4 servings 8 cups torn mixed salad greens or romaine 2 cups no-salt-added canned black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups bite-size red or yellow sweet pepper strips 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro leaves…

Edamame Bread Salad

Edamame Bread Salad

PREP: 30 minutes COOK: 6 minutes COOL: 20 minutes CHILL: 30 minutes to 8 hours MAKES 6 servings 3⁄4 cup feta cheese 1⁄2 cup plain Greek yogurt or low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil 1 small clove garlic, minced Salt Ground black pepper 8 cups water 1⁄2…

Roasted Tomato and Cannellini Bean Panzanella

Roasted Tomato and Cannellini Bean Panzanella

Italian Bread Salad PREP: 25 minutes BAKE: 20 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 400°F MAKES 6 servings 8 ounces crusty Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt Ground black pepper 6 medium roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons red wine…

Navy Bean Tabbouleh

Navy Bean Tabbouleh

PREP: 25 minutes STAND: 40 minutes CHILL: 4 to 24 hours MAKES 4 servings 11⁄2 cups water 3⁄4 cup bulgur 1 15- to 16-ounce can navy beans, rinsed and drained 3⁄4 cup chopped red or yellow sweet pepper (1 medium) 3⁄4 cup seeded and chopped cucumber 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced…

Asian Cobb-Style Salad

Asian Cobb-Style Salad

START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 8-ounce package tempeh (fermented soybean cake), cut into bite-size strips 11⁄2 cups snow pea pods, tips and strings removed 2 cups shredded fresh spinach 2 cups shredded napa cabbage 2 cups…

Asian Tofu Salad

Asian Tofu Salad

PREP: 20 minutes MARINATE: 30 minutes COOK: 5 minutes MAKES 6 servings 1⁄4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1⁄4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 16- to 18-ounce package firm water-packed…

Layered Southwestern Salad with Tortilla Strips

Layered Southwestern Salad with Tortilla Strips

PREP: 15 minutes BAKE: 15 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 6 servings 2 6-inch corn tortillas Nonstick cooking spray 1⁄2 cup light sour cream 1⁄4 cup snipped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 large clove garlic, minced 1⁄2 teaspoon chili…