many entree salads and dressings to try

From Nutrition Action 10/3/14

Seafood Salad
Pearl barley or white beans
Salmon, tuna, or shrimp
Roasted peppers
Steamed green beans
Mixed salad greens

Serve with mustard vinaigrette:
2 Tbs. whole-grain mustard
2 Tbs. mayonnaise
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
½ tsp. honey
½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Whisk ingredients in a bowl.
Yields 10 Tbs.

Nutrition Information:
Per person—
Calories: 530
Total fat: 31 g
Saturated fat: 4.5 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Carbs: 35 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 27 g

Tofu Salad
Brown rice and edamame
Tofu
Roasted scallions
Shredded carrot
Steamed kale

Serve with sesame dressing:
2 Tbs. rice or cider vinegar
¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
2 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
3 Tbs. canola oil
Whisk ingredients in a bowl.
Yields 12 Tbs.

Nutrition Information:
Per person—
Calories: 400
Total fat: 19 g
Saturated fat: 1.5 g
Sodium: 330 mg
Carbs: 41 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 19 g

Chicken Salad
Quinoa
Sautéed or roasted chicken
Roasted broccoli
Cherry tomatoes
Arugula

Serve with basil vinaigrette:
2 cups basil leaves
1 small clove garlic
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
¼ cup grated parmesan
½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Combine ingredients in a blender.
Yields 10 Tbs.

Nutrition Information:
Per person—
Calories: 410
Total fat: 20 g
Saturated fat: 4 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g