Salad recipes

These quick-easy roll-ups taste delicious and are also very nutritious. Use whole grain tortillas for a even heartier result.

Jackstraw salad with matchstick-cut apple, shredded cabbage, celery, green pepper, and onion rings tossed in poppy seed dressing. A crunchy, colorful slaw-style side salad that's diabetic-friendly.

Kidney beans tossed with crisp celery, grated dill pickle, onion, and chopped hard-cooked egg create a protein-packed salad with tangy crunch in every bite.

Hot German bean salad gives black and kidney beans the sweet-and-sour treatment, with a glossy vinegar dressing and crisp-tender carrots, celery, and onion. Served warm, oil-free, and vegan. A fast, tangy twist on the bean salad.

A chilled, crunchy gazpacho-style soup packed with black beans, corn, jicama, peppers, cucumber, and zucchini in tangy tomato juice. Low-fat, vegetarian, and loaded with fresh vegetables.

Warm lentil salad with stir-fried carrots, celery, scallions, and water chestnuts tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. High-fiber, diabetic-friendly, and served on crisp lettuce.

Turkey salad with green grapes, mandarin oranges, water chestnuts, and celery tossed in a peach yogurt soy dressing. A bright, no-cook way to use leftover turkey.

Rice and kidney bean salad with sauteed celery, red wine vinegar, and a touch of sugar. A simple, budget-friendly side dish served at room temperature or chilled.

Cranberry pineapple gelatin salad mold with fresh cranberries, celery, and cherry-lime gelatin. A retro holiday side dish set in a bundt pan.

Fresh tuna and red potato salad dressed with low-fat yogurt, red wine vinegar, and cumin instead of mayo. Grilled yellowfin tuna, celery, and parsley make this a lighter, protein-packed main dish salad.

Herb garden couscous salad with black beans, fresh dill, mint, parsley, tomatoes, olives, and a lemon-olive oil dressing. A bright, no-cook grain salad.

Sweet and sour apples, crunchy and savory celeries, nutty and salty peanuts, and a lemon-dijon dressing make a delicious, light yet refreshing salad.

Chinese cold jellyfish salad tossed with shredded rainbow vegetables, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. A banquet-style appetizer famous for its crunchy texture and minimalist dressing.

Poached chicken breasts cooked gently in an aromatic broth with carrot, onion, celery, and peppercorns, then left to cool in the pot for juicy, sliceable meat. The base for chicken salad, sandwiches, and casseroles.

Lentil stew Creole with okra, green beans, tomatoes, and green pepper served over brown rice. A plant-based Southern-style stew with a Tabasco kick and no added fat.