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24 salads from the library, and we checked every ingredient in every one of them before it went on this list.

• 5 A Day Salad

  Ten ingredients, yellow squash, cauliflower, cucumber and broccoli among them.

  The full list:

  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups chopped green peppers (or red, yellow, or orange peppers)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup broccoli (chopped)
  • 1 cup cauliflower (chopped)
  • 1 cup yellow squash (sliced)
  • 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
  • 2 cups carrot (chopped)
  • 1 cup zucchini (sliced)
• Apple Salad with Sweet & Tangy Yogurt Dressing

  Leans on raisins, apple, vanilla and celery; six ingredients in all.

  Every line, as published:

  • 1 cup diced apple
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat vanilla
• Apple, Fennel & Chicken Salad with Couscous

  Twelve ingredients, fennel bulb, couscous, pecans and almonds among them.

  What goes in:

  • 12 ounces boneless chicken breast (2-3 breasts)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 cup whole wheat couscous
  • 2 medium red apples
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (divided)
  • 1 fennel bulb
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/8 cup walnuts (chopped, may use pecans or almonds)
• Avocado, Potato, and Grilled Chicken Salad

  Leans on cider vinegar, avocado, green onions and bell pepper; ten ingredients in all.

  Everything in it:

  • 3 medium red potatoes
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4 green onions (chopped)
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 8 ounces frozen pre-cooked grilled chicken strips (about 8 strips) (thawed, cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup lemon non-fat yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Carrot Raisin Salad

  Four ingredients, raisins, lemon, carrots and sugar among them.

  The full list:

  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and grated
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 lemon, juiced
• Confetti Slaw

  Leans on peanuts, green cabbage, raisins and orange juice; six ingredients in all.

  Every line, as published:

  • 1/4 head of green cabbage
  • 2 carrots
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/16 cup orange juice (1 tablespoon)
• Corn Salad with Fresh Basil and Lemon

  Builds on corn, fresh basil, lemon juice and sugar, in a list of six ingredients.

  What goes in:

  • 6 ears of corn (about 3 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried basil)
• Crunchy Chicken Salad

  Eight ingredients, grapes, cucumber, apple and celery among them.

  Everything in it:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chunked
  • 1/2 cup celery
  • 1/4 cup green pepper
  • 1/4 onion
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1/2 cup grapes, seedless
  • 1 small apple, diced (leave the peel on)
  • 1/4 cup yogurt, plain, low-fat
• Cuban Salad

  Eleven ingredients, radishes, romaine lettuce, lime juice and tomatoes among them.

  The full list:

  • For the Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (1 large or 2 small limes)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the Salad:
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce (washed, patted dry with paper towels, and torn into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 large tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 red onion (finely diced)
  • 6 radishes (thinly, sliced )
• Cucumber Salad

  Puts dill weed, cucumber, vinegar and yogurt to work, out of seven ingredients.

  Every line, as published:

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1 dash black pepper
• Curtido Salvadoreño (Cabbage Salad)

  Puts cabbage, vinegar, oregano and red pepper flakes to work, out of ten ingredients.

  What goes in:

  • 1 head of cabbage, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, grated
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • red pepper flakes (optional, 1/2 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
• Fruit & Feta Salad

  Puts pine nuts, arugula, cantaloupe and feta cheese to work, out of eleven ingredients.

  Everything in it:

  • For the Vinaigrette:
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • For the Salad:
  • 2 cups watermelon chunks
  • 2 cups cantaloupe chunks
  • 1/4 cup medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 cups fresh spinach or arugula
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
• Garden Orchard Salad

  Seven ingredients, dry-roasted peanuts, cauliflower, broccoli florets and green onion among them.

  The full list:

  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets (coarsely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup carrots (grated)
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower (coarsely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup apple (chopped, cored and diced, not peeled)
  • 1/4 cup green onion (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts (chopped)
• Greek Salad

  Leans on feta cheese, cucumber, romaine and oregano; nine ingredients in all.

  Every line, as published:

  • 6 romaine lettuces leaves, torn into 1 1/2-inch pieces (Or more if desired)
  • 1 medium cucumber (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (Can also use cherry tomatoes)
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt (optional 1/2 teaspoon, to taste)
• Greek Salad with Chicken

  Puts black olives, feta cheese, cucumber and romaine lettuce to work, out of sixteen ingredients.

  What goes in:

  • For the dressing:
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, fat-free
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • For the salad:
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, cut in half
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• Grilled Lamb Salad

  Leans on lamb, jicama, bamboo and sesame seeds; thirteen ingredients in all.

  Everything in it:

  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 12 ounces boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes (if cubed lamb is not available, ask the butcher to prepare it for you)
  • bamboo skewers
  • 6 cups shredded Savoy, Napa, or green cabbage
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons black or white sesame seeds
  • 1 small jicama, julienned (optional)
  • For the marinade/dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Leaf Finger Salad

  Seven ingredients, sunflower seeds, beet, balsamic vinegar and cucumber among them.

  The full list:

  • 4 iceberg lettuce leaves (large)
  • 1 cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 beet (shredded)
  • 1 carrot, medium (shredded)
  • 6 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• Quick and Easy Baked Potato Salad

  Leans on chives, bacon, cheddar cheese and parsley; nine ingredients in all.

  Every line, as published:

  • 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes
  • 1 cup non-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/3 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded, reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
  • 3 tablespoons real bacon bits or pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• Somali Summer Salad

  Leans on cucumbers, apples, lemon juice and tomatoes; seven ingredients in all.

  What goes in:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (or oil of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 medium apples
  • 2 green peppers
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 2 cucumbers
  • salt and pepper (optional)
• Splendid Fruit Salad

  Builds on banana, apples, orange juice and vanilla, in a list of five ingredients.

  Everything in it:

  • 2 apples, medium (chopped)
  • 1 banana (chopped)
  • 3/4 container yogurt, low-fat vanilla (6 ounces)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/16 cup orange juice (1 tablespoon)
• Sweet Potato Harvest Salad

  Puts pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, apple cider vinegar and sweet potatoes to work, out of eight ingredients.

  The full list:

  • 4 cups sweet potatoes, diced (about 2-3 sweet potatoes)
  • 1 cup red apple, diced
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• The Perfect "Pear" and Brussels Sprout Salad

  Ten ingredients, brussels sprouts, almonds, pear and dried cranberries among them.

  Every line, as published:

  • 3 cups shredded Brussels sprouts
  • 1 large pear, diced (approx. 1 1/2 cup)
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Waldorf Salad

  Puts walnuts, raisins, apples and celery to work, out of seven ingredients.

  What goes in:

  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 2 medium apples, cored and diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Yogurt Fruit Salad

  Five ingredients, banana, apples, orange juice and vanilla among them.

  Everything in it:

  • 3/4 cup (6 ounces) low-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/16 cup (1 Tablespoon) orange juice
  • 2 medium apples, chopped
  • 1 banana, chopped

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