Salad recipes

Chickpea salad with yellow summer squash marinated in lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and a touch of cayenne. No oil, no cooking, just bold bright flavor that deepens as it chills.

Roasted vegetable salad with tomatoes, bell peppers, squash, zucchini, and new potatoes tossed in balsamic-garlic dressing. A farmers market side that eats like summer on a sheet pan, finished with fresh basil.

Nutty brown rice tossed with mineral-rich arame seaweed, bright peas, crunchy daikon, and a toasted sesame-rice vinegar dressing. A wholesome chilled salad that's naturally vegan and packed with plant-based goodness.

Store-bought non-fat salad dressing makes this salad as simple as can be. Crunchy vegetables make it tasty and low in fat.

A stunning composed salad of fresh corn, peppers, squash, zucchini, and Japanese eggplant on peppery arugula, dressed in walnut oil and rice vinegar.

Mediterranean beef stir fry tossing thin-sliced round steak with broccoli, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes in zesty Italian dressing, served over fettuccine with parmesan. A 30-minute weeknight skillet dinner.

Grilled vegetable kabobs with yellow squash, boiling onions, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms basted in Italian dressing with basil and parsley. Low-calorie and served over brown rice.

Grilled sirloin tip kabobs with zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, and onion marinated in Italian dressing. Served over bright lemon-parsley rice for a colorful dinner for two.

Soy-glazed seared tuna steaks over mixed greens with caramelized onions, summer squash, and a fiery orange-curry-habanero sauce. A restaurant-worthy plate at home.

Summer vegetable spaghetti tossed with zucchini, yellow squash and green beans in a light tomato sauce with a pinch of chili powder. Low in fat, no oil needed, and just as good served cold as a pasta salad.