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"Every time I eat at CPK, I have to have this salad! I love the tangy dressing, the fresh basil, the crispness of the ingredients. My husband got their cookbook for Christmas one year and I enjoy making it at home occasionally too!"

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, dried oregano...

"No meat or meat substitutes - great for winter days when fresh veggies are hard to find. Yummy vegetarian taco salad that even my 11 year old enjoys. Polenta corn chips have only 3.5g of fat per ounce - I use SOLEA polenta chips."

Ingredients: corn, corn chips, mixed greens...

"Adapted from Woman's Day magazine. I changed all of the ingredients to lower fat versions, but the original called for the full fat stuff, so by all means use whichever you prefer. Good way to use up a little leftover corn and chicken. If you prefer to not buy pre-bagged salad, just add a little shredded red cabbage,carrots, and sliced radishes..."

Ingredients: chunky salsa, corn...

"A nice, light supper salad. Feel free to sprinkle on extra dill if you really like dill. This is an Italian salad."

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, dried dill...

"This will be hit at any party not just for taste but for A beautiful presentation of a Tex Mex 7 layer salad. Lots of flavor.
The green salsa consists of Tomatillos, Onions, Chilies, Cilantro. Try one of these Salsa Verde or Smoky, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde Aka Green Hell! or buy your favorite brand of Salsa Verde.
Salad can be made the day before and refrigerated."

Ingredients: corn, grape tomatoes...

"From Cooking Light, August 2006."

Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh cilantro...

"I prefer this meatless, but you may also add tuna if you want - either 2 well-drained cans or a seared tuna steak. From Shape Magazine (June 2005)"

Ingredients: herbed croutons, cucumbers...

"Summer salad recipe from Redbook magazine."

Ingredients: cilantro, ground cumin, corn...

"This is an old Ladies' Home Journal recipe. It's very attractive, different from an ordinary Cobb salad, and has a bit of a "kick". Great salad to serve with a Mexican food menu."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, red pepper sauce...

"From the June 2006 issue of Cooking Light magazine. They recommend serving this with their Creamy Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese for a complete meal. I like the addition of the kidney beans as a protein source. Can be whipped up quickly for dinner, or made ahead and refrigerated overnight. I haven't made the full salad, and instead downsized..."

Ingredients: cucumbers, low-fat ranch dressing...

"This black bean salad can be made with Chili oil or Olive oil. The recipe comes from Better Homes & Gardens.com"

Ingredients: chili oil, ground cumin...

"PARTY FOOD!!!"

Ingredients: sliced ripe olives, cooked chicken...

"From Darlene Schmidt, Your Guide to Thai Food. This Thai recipe for lettuce wraps is quick and easy to make. It's also a fun dish to eat, either as an appetizer or as part of a main course. Serve the filling on a platter with whole iceburg lettuce leaves on the side, and let your friends and family wrap their own. They'll love the combination..."

Ingredients: galangal, eggs, mixed sprouts...

"You can skip the preserved lemons(the salad will be just as good)! But be adventurous! Take time to finely cut all the vegies (confettied)! Serve as an appetizer, salad, side dish or main meal."

Ingredients: pepper, bulgur wheat...