Replacing mayonnaise or buttermilk with oil and lemon juice makes for a much lighter, almost pickled mixture, and the taste of fresh mint lifts the entire dish.
Here’s a bright and refreshing change from coleslaw or carrot salad, mixing the snap of jicama, carrots and red pepper to thin shreds of napa cabbage for a low-fat, low-sodium side dish.
A classic salad made simple. In this version the standard, very salty feta cheese has been replaced with far healthier garbanzo beans for a lighter taste.
The cucumbers in this recipe are "almost pickled" after a 20-minute soak in two kinds of vinegar--bringing them to a softened and slightly tart state, without cooking or an unbearably long wait.
Zippy ginger, onion, and lemon juice are tempered by sweet grapes, dates, pears, oranges, and candied nuts.
Cauliflower is a wonderful vegetable that is sadly underutilized. This salad is full of color, flavor, and nutrition but low in calories!
A salad alive with textures and flavors. High in potassium and fiber, the turnip-like jicama lends a satisfying crunch and an apple/pear-like taste for a nice contrast with soft, sweet mango.
These cookies only have three ingredients! This perfectly chewy yet crisp treat pairs well with a hot drink on a cool day.
Not only are these cookies filled with fiber, protein, and heart-healthy benefits; they’re a fun treat served warm out of the oven.
This quick, colorful salad works well as a side but can also be an entire meal on its own, with soybeans—high in omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, calcium, and protein