12 SIMPLE SALADS Fall fruits and vegetables are heartier than summer produce, so they

can be roasted and caramelized for healthy, flavorful salads that will

FOR FALL keep you warm all season long.

BASIC ASIAN LEMON CITRUS SPICED SALAD KEY 1 2 3

VINAIGRETTE VINAIGRETTE YOGURT VINAIGRETTE VINAIGRETTE
DRESSING
1 ½ tbsp vinegar 1 clove garlic, ¼ bulb shallot, ½ tsp spices
(balsamic, apple crushed minced (paprika,
1 clove garlic,
cider, sherry, red cumin, coriander)
crushed
wine) 2 ¼ tsp soy sauce 2 tbsp citrus
juice (orange, 2 tbsp red wine
DRESSING
2 ¼ tsp rice 2 tbsp lemon
2 tsp Dijon lemon, lime, vinegar
vinegar juice
mustard grapefruit)
2 tsp Dijon
½ tsp brown 1 tsp Dijon Balsamic Balsamic Balsamic
2 tsp sweetener 1 tbsp red wine mustard
sugar mustard Vinaigrette Vinaigrette Vinaigrette
(jam, sugar,honey, vinegar
1 tbsp honey
maple syrup)
½ tsp toasted 2 tbsp yogurt
1 tsp Dijon BASE Mixed Greens Baby Spinach Arugula
2 tbsp oil sesame oil mustard 2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp oil
(cooking, avocado,
grapeseed, olive) 2 ½ tbsp oil 1 tsp honey Salt and pepper Pear, Gorgonzola, Clementines, Apple, Roasted Beets,
Salt and pepper
Walnuts Pecans Cooked Lentils,
Salt and pepper 3 tbsp oil Goat Cheese,
Walnuts
Salt and pepper INGREDIENTS

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Balsamic Balsamic - Apple Balsamic - Apple Sherry Vinaigrette Red Wine Red Wine Asian Vinaigrette Lemon Yogurt Spiced Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette Cider Vinaigrette Cider Vinaigrette Vinaigrette Vinaigrette Dressing
Mixed Greens Butter Lettuce Romaine Lettuce
Baby Spinach Kale Kale Baby Spinach Mixed Greens Endive
Roasted Delicata Roasted Tofu, Apple, Mushrooms, Green
Roasted Butternut Roasted Root Pear, Golden Squash, Figs, Dried Cherries, Red Apple, Radishes, Dried Cranberries, Apple, Green Olives, Tomatoes,
Squash, Apple, Vegetables (Turnips, Raisins, Almonds, Prosciutto Onions, Pumpkin Pecans Sunflower Seeds Grapes, Chopped Avocado, Cilantro
Walnuts Kohlrabi, Parsnips, Croutons Seeds Pecans
Rutabaga), Cooked
Lentils, Goat Cheese

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 14 SIMPLE SALADS There may not be as much fresh produce in the winter, but
salads can be brightened up with crunchy vegetables and

FOR WINTER sweet and tart citrus fruits.

BASIC ASIAN LEMON CITRUS SPICED SALAD KEY 1 2 3 4

VINAIGRETTE VINAIGRETTE YOGURT VINAIGRETTE VINAIGRETTE
DRESSING
1 ½ tbsp vinegar 1 clove garlic, ¼ bulb shallot, ½ tsp spices
(balsamic, apple crushed minced (paprika,
1 clove garlic,
cider, sherry, red cumin, coriander)
crushed
DRESSING
wine) 2 ¼ tsp soy sauce 2 tbsp citrus juice
(orange, lemon, 2 tbsp red wine
2 ¼ tsp rice 2 tbsp lemon
2 tsp Dijon lime, grapefruit) vinegar
vinegar juice
mustard
1 tbsp red wine 2 tsp Dijon
½ tsp brown 1 tsp Dijon Balsamic Balsamic Apple Cider Apple Cider
2 tsp sweetener vinegar mustard
sugar mustard Vinaigrette Vinaigrette Vinaigrette Vinaigrette
(jam, sugar,honey,
maple syrup) 1 tsp Dijon 1 tbsp honey
½ tsp toasted 2 tbsp yogurt
mustard BASE Shredded Brussels Baby Spinach Mixed Greens Mixed Greens
2 tbsp oil sesame oil 2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp oil Sprouts
(cooking, avocado, 1 tsp honey
grapeseed, olive) 2 ½ tbsp oil Salt and pepper Persimmon, Fresh Apple, Celery, Fennel, Edamame,
Salt and pepper
3 tbsp oil
Dried Cranberries, Mozzarella Walnuts Oranges, Walnuts
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper Walnuts, Goat
Cheese
INGREDIENTS

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Red Wine Red Wine Asian Vinaigrette Asian Vinaigrette Lemon Yogurt Lemon Yogurt Lemon Yogurt Orange Orange Lime Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette Vinaigrette Dressing Dressing Dressing Vinaigrette Vinaigrette
Iceberg Lettuce, Baby Spinach Butter Lettuce
Baby Spinach Cooked Broccoli Shredded Cabbage Shredded Cabbage Kale Butter Lettuce Arugula Kale
Rotisserie Mango, Hearts
Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, Edamame, Dried Chicken, Shredded Dried Cranberries, Parmesan Cheese, Rotisserie Oranges, Roasted Beets, Of Palm
Kalamata Olives, Shallot, Cherry Cranberries, Carrot, Cucumber, Celery, Green Bell Pine Nuts Chicken, Celery, Pomegranate, Oranges,
Feta Cheese Tomatoes Oranges, Almonds Cooked Quinoa Pepper, Green Walnuts Walnuts Pomegranate,
Onions, Almonds Fresh Tarragon

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 11 SIMPLE SALADS With spring time comes fresh vegetables from the market, and the best

FOR SPRING
way to experience their flavors is to keep these salads light and simple.

BASIC ASIAN LEMON CITRUS SPICED SALAD KEY 1 2 3

VINAIGRETTE VINAIGRETTE YOGURT VINAIGRETTE VINAIGRETTE
DRESSING
1 ½ tbsp vinegar 1 clove garlic, ¼ bulb shallot, ½ tsp spices
(balsamic, apple crushed minced (paprika,
1 clove garlic,
cider, sherry, red cumin, coriander)
crushed
wine) 2 ¼ tsp soy sauce 2 tbsp citrus
juice (orange, 2 tbsp red wine
DRESSING
2 ¼ tsp rice 2 tbsp lemon
2 tsp Dijon lemon, lime, vinegar
vinegar juice
mustard grapefruit)
2 tsp Dijon
½ tsp brown 1 tsp Dijon Balsamic - Red Red Wine Red Wine
2 tsp sweetener 1 tbsp red wine mustard
sugar mustard Wine Vinaigrette Vinaigrette Vinaigrette
(jam, sugar,honey, vinegar
1 tbsp honey
maple syrup)
½ tsp toasted 2 tbsp yogurt
1 tsp Dijon BASE
sesame oil 2 tbsp oil Romaine Lettuce Romaine Lettuce Butter Lettuce
2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp oil mustard
(cooking, avocado,
grapeseed, olive) 2 ½ tbsp oil 1 tsp honey Salt and pepper Red Bell Pepper, Cherry Tomatoes, Shallot, Citrus
Salt and pepper
Cucumber, Cooked Red Onion, Kalamata (Orange,
Salt and pepper 3 tbsp oil Chicken, Feta Olives, Feta Cheese, Grapefruit),
Salt and pepper INGREDIENTS Cheese, Pistachios Fresh Dill Avocado

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Red Wine Vinaigrette Asian Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens Green Leaf Lettuce
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Jicama, Shredded
Croutons Carrot, Cherry
Tomatoes, Cilantro
Asian Vinaigrette Asian Vinaigrette Lemon Yogurt Orange Vinaigrette Spiced Vinaigrette Spiced Vinaigrette
Dressing
Romaine Lettuce Kale, Shredded Mixed Greens Roasted Cauliflower Sautéed Vegetables
Cabbage Romaine Lettuce (Asparagus, Sugar
Shredded Carrot, Bell Rotisserie Chicken, Garlic, White Beans, Snap Peas)
Pepper, Bean Sprouts, Shredded Carrot, Red Sliced Turkey, Blueberries, Avocado, Green Olives, Lemon
Fresh Mint Leaves, Bell Pepper, Peas , Avocado, Tomato, Feta Cheese Zest Black Beans, Avocado,
Peanuts Green Onions Bacon, Hard- Shredded Mexican
Boiled Eggs, Bleu Cheese, Cilantro
Cheese

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 13 SIMPLE SALADS Summertime meals call for quick cooking and meals that are
refreshing yet hearty. Take advantage of the summer bounty and

FOR SUMMER serve these salads with grilled meats or as the main course.

BASIC ASIAN LEMON CITRUS SPICED SALAD KEY 1 2 3 4

VINAIGRETTE VINAIGRETTE YOGURT VINAIGRETTE VINAIGRETTE
DRESSING
1 ½ tbsp vinegar 1 clove garlic, ¼ bulb shallot, ½ tsp spices
(balsamic, apple crushed minced (paprika,
1 clove garlic,
cider, sherry, red cumin, coriander)
crushed
DRESSING
wine) 2 ¼ tsp soy sauce 2 tbsp citrus juice
(orange, lemon, 2 tbsp red wine
2 ¼ tsp rice 2 tbsp lemon
2 tsp Dijon lime, grapefruit) vinegar
vinegar juice
mustard
1 tbsp red wine 2 tsp Dijon
½ tsp brown 1 tsp Dijon Balsamic Balsamic Balsamic Sherry Vinaigrette
2 tsp sweetener vinegar mustard
sugar mustard Vinaigrette Vinaigrette Vinaigrette
(jam, sugar,honey,
maple syrup) 1 tsp Dijon 1 tbsp honey
BASE
½ tsp toasted 2 tbsp yogurt Mixed Greens
mustard
2 tbsp oil sesame oil 2 tbsp oil Arugula Mixed Greens Arugula
2 tbsp oil
(cooking, avocado, 1 tsp honey Peach, Corn,
grapeseed, olive) 2 ½ tbsp oil Salt and pepper Tomatoes, Fresh Blueberries, Strawberries, Cooked Farro,
Salt and pepper
3 tbsp oil
Mozzarella, Fresh Gorgonzola Fennel, Almonds Goat Cheese,
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper Basil Cheese, Walnuts Fresh Basil,
Almonds
INGREDIENTS

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Asian Vinaigrette Asian Vinaigrette Lemon Yogurt Lemon Yogurt Lemon Yogurt Orange Lime Vinaigrette Spiced Vinaigrette Spiced Vinaigrette
Dressing Dressing Dressing Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens Mixed Greens Jicama Arugula Romaine Lettuce
Grilled Summer Baby Spinach Cooked Potatoes Mixed Greens
Zucchini Ribbons, Bell Peppers, Squash Corn, Mango, Red Cherry Tomatoes, Cooked Couscous,
Red Bell Pepper, Edamame, Mango, Hard-boiled Eggs, Celery, Olives, Watermelon, Onion, Cilantro Corn, Shallot, Tomatoes, Corn,
Cucumber, Fresh Basil, Shallot, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Jalapeño Cucumber, Feta Sunflower Seeds Avocado, Green
Almonds Sesame Seeds Chickpeas, Cucumber, Kidney Cheese, Fresh Onion, Jalapeño
Parmesan Cheese Beans Mint

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