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Spaghetti-Corn Relish Salad

Spaghetti-Corn Relish Salad

START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 8 servings 1 14- to 16-ounce package dried multigrain, whole wheat, or regular spaghetti 4 fresh ears of sweet corn, husks and silks removed* 1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 small summer squash, chopped 1 small red onion,…

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…

Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese, and Fennel Salad

Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese, and Fennel Salad

PREP: 30 minutes ROAST: 11⁄2 hours COOL: 20 minutes OVEN: 400ºF MAKES 4 servings 1 recipe Lemon Vinaigrette 2 large beets (1 pound) 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 medium fennel bulbs 8 cups torn butterhead (Boston or Bibb) lettuce 1⁄4 cup chopped…

Fried Green Tomato Salad

Fried Green Tomato Salad

PREP: 35 minutes COOK: 4 minutes per batch MAKES 6 servings 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon water 1⁄2 cup cornmeal 3 medium firm green tomatoes, cut into 1⁄2 -inch slices Salt Ground black pepper 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil 8 cups torn mixed…

Mushroom Salad with Crisp Potato Cakes

Mushroom Salad with Crisp Potato Cakes

PREP: 35 minutes COOK: 30 minutes MAKES 6 servings 8 ounces russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 cloves garlic 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons chopped green onion (1) 1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄2 cup panko…

American Chopped Salad

American Chopped Salad

PREP: 45 minutes COOK: 6 minutes MAKES 6 servings 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths 8 cups chopped iceberg lettuce (1 small head) 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups seeded and chopped cucumber (1 small) 1 cup frozen whole kernel…

Apple-Brie Sandwiches

Apple-Brie Sandwiches

Apple-Brie Sandwiches START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 8 slices firm-texture white bread, toasted 1⁄3 cup apricot preserves 4 to 5 ounces Brie cheese, sliced 1 medium Braeburn, Gala, or Pink Lady apple, cored and sliced 3⁄4 cup watercress or fresh baby…

Summer Tomato Stack

Summer Tomato Stack

START TO FINISH: 10 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 2 whole wheat English muffins, toasted 4 thin slices tomato 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 slices 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil 4 teaspoons olive oil 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 4…

Egg Salad Sandwiches

Egg Salad Sandwiches

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1⁄4 cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese (1 ounce) 2 tablespoons sweet or dill pickle relish 2 tablespoons finely chopped red sweet pepper 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise 11⁄2 teaspoons yellow…

Open-Face Egg Sandwiches

Open-Face Egg Sandwiches

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 1 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame), thawed 1 small avocado, seeded and peeled 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 cup chopped red sweet pepper (1 small) 4 very thin slices…

ELT (Egg, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwiches

ELT (Egg, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwiches

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 8 slices crusty country bread 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (4 ounces) 1 tablespoon butter 4 eggs Salt Ground black pepper 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 4 leaves romaine lettuce 1…

Lemony Garbanzo Bean Sandwiches

Lemony Garbanzo Bean Sandwiches

START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained* 3 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 1…