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Savory Sight: Tomato, Avocado, and Onion Salad

Yum Community — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:10:11 PDT

Don't let those heirloom tomatoes fade into the Summer without trying this simple salad that Yum reader senorita submitted to Savory Sights.Simple salads are always my favorites since it shouldn't be a fussy meal. My friend recently made this tomato, avocado and onion salad topped with fresh parsley and champagne vinaigrette. Super simple and super delicious just as salad should be!

Snap photos of your favorite tomato dishes before the season is over and share them in our Savory Sights group. We might just feature your fantastic food photo!

What's Cooking in the Community: 5 Summer Salads

Fit Community — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:06:02 PDT

It might be Summer, but that hasn't stopped our community from cooking up a storm. This month, it's all about salads! From couscous to tomatoes, see what light seasonal salads are helping community members power through the day. And for more great recipes, be sure to check out the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group.

A Reader Recipe: Vegan Wheat Berry and Wild Rice Salad

Fit Community — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:46:18 PDT

This filling salad, posted in our Healthy Recipe group by FitSugar reader mightyvegan, has got a bit of everything: currants, pecans, and wheat berries, all dressed with a lemony maple syrup and mustard dressing.

Read on for the full recipe after the break!

A Reader Recipe: Tuna and Farro Salad

Fit Community — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:29:02 PDT

Shake up your salad routine with a flavorful salad from FitSugar reader My Fare Foodie, who shared a recipe for an Italian tuna and farro salad - garnished with goodies like olives, tomatoes, and capers - in our Healthy Recipe group.

Cook like a real Italian by barely cooking at all. Enjoy this healthy and filling salad in all of its simplicity by using the best and freshest ingredients you can find.

Find the full recipe at My Fare Foodie's blog and don't forget to share your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group in the FitSugar Community.

A Reader Recipe: Kale Slaw With Thai Peanut Dressing

Fit Community — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 03:06:40 PDT

This kale slaw will make a healthy alternative to traditional mayo-filled coleslaw at your next Summer barbecue. FitSugar reader Dara8182 posted it in our Healthy Recipe group.

This healthy and filling kale slaw is a fabulous alternative to traditional coleslaw. Vitamin-packed kale combined with red cabbage and carrots makes a fantastic side dish for your next cookout. The Thai peanut dressing is a flavorful, rich way to add some Asian flair to these healthy veggies.

Learn more about the recipe after the break!

Guess the Calories in Your Salad Bar Salad

FitSugar — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:07:59 PDT

You hit the local salad bar for lunch and are feeling pretty good about your healthy choice. The only problem is, those do-it-yourself meals don't allow you to know how many calories you're consuming. Lettuce (ha!) build a salad together to find out.

Question 1 of 11

Let's start with the lettuce. How many calories in two cups of mesclun?

A Reader Recipe: Eat Your Colors Vegetable Salad With Strawberry Water

FitSugar — Mon, 30 May 2011 03:06:06 PDT

Nothing beats a salad when it's warm outside! FitSugar reader CarCarDawn posted this recipe in our Healthy Recipe group - a crunchy and refreshing salad with roasted red peppers, snow peas, and crunchy walnuts.

Colorful meals are nutritional meals! This salad can be made with any number of seasonal vegetables and optional additions.

Learn how to make the salad (and strawberry-coconut water) after the break!

Crispy "Chicken" Salad

Yum Community — Mon, 02 May 2011 03:09:06 PDT

GirlA has done it again in the Dairy Free Diva Recipe Exchange with a vegan version of chicken salad that will surely satisfy even those with a meat craving.

This salad is a staple around my house and each time I make it, I never learn. I eat way too much of it. It’s just so damn good. Not to mention, easy to make. Bake some meatless chicken nuggets and throw some fresh veggies together and you have a healthy meal in minutes.

Ready for this simply delicious recipe? Just keep reading.

Mediterranean Shrimp Salad and Fresh Strawberry Pie - A Spring Feast!

Yum Community — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:13:07 PDT

We always try to promote seasonal cooking, so it's exciting to see when you do the same! RetroinAL uploaded these delicious-looking photos of a recent Spring meal in the community.

Arugula and strawberries are both in season at the moment, so why not make tasty and healthy dishes that capitalize on their abundance?

And not to forget dessert...

For the recipes, be sure to check out her blog. Have you made a memorable in-season dish recently? Share it with us in the YumSugar Community, and we might just feature it here!

Cooking With The Bachelor's Tenley Molzahn: Gluten-Free Tempeh Salad

Fit Community — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:15:21 PST

The Tone It Up girls just posted a recipe for a gluten-free tempeh salad in the FitSugar Community. Even more exciting is the special guest star: Tenley Molzahn of The Bachelor fame.

Curious about the recipe and want to see a video of the girls in action? Keep reading!