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Roasted pears are tender, juicy with delicious caramelization. The mixture of arugula and romain lettuce adds yummy peppery taste and some nice refreshing crunch. The toasted walnuts and Parmesan cheese give extra yumminess.

This light yet tasty Chinese veggie salad is made with bean sprouts, lotus root, carrot, cucumber, black mushrooms, and tofu sheet, then tossed with a soy-rice vinegar-sesame oil dressing. A refreshing side dish that goes well with most of the main dishes, or just serve it with some steamed rice to complete a delicious meal.

Mixed different kinds of melon together, use mint, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice to make a fresh dressing, a good start of a day with these fresh fruits salad.

This creamy and earthy rich mushroom soup gets it's earthiness from shitake mushrooms and rich creaminess from cashews instead of cream for a healthier result than a cream based bisque. It sacrifices the fat to deliver flavor.

Tender-crisp green beans added the nice crunch to the salad. The peppery arugula and the final touch of creamy goat cheese were the musts. Definitely will make it again!

Infuse flavor into boring Brussels sprouts by shallow braising in stock with shallots and thyme.

Beets and carrots are both earthy vegetables, roasting really help to enhance the great taste, tossed with light vinaigrette and peppery arugula, a tasty salad that goes well with any kind of main course.

This healthy version of Caesar salad has great flavor. For a complete dinner you can add cooked chicken breasts and toss in salad.

This hearty soup is not only good for you, but also packed with deliciousness. It will certainly help you shed off a few pounds with lots of goodness.

A delicious saw, love the idea of adding black bean into this crunchy and tasty slaw. The soy-ginger dressing goes deliciously well with all the veggies. A great side dish to be aside with summer BBQ.

A quick and easy way to make a delicious side dish with asparagus.

Crispy toasted pita bread with seasoned pinto beans, diced cucumber, tomato and fresh lettuce, easy and tasty.

Nice way to dress up peas. The mushrooms, water chestnuts and celery add some needed texture. Just a hint of curry adds some nice warmth but is not in any way overpowering and the chicken bouillon powder infuses the flavor.

Lots of fresh veggies and smoked tofu are tossed with a flavorful yet light soy-maple dressing.

Carrots caramelize in hot oil until golden at the edges, then get tossed with tangy rice vinegar and savory black bean sauce for a quick Asian-inspired side dish with a spicy kick.

Quick, easy and refreshing. Serve this tasty and light side dish with any your favorite meat dishes.