26 Quick Salads for Two

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26 Quick Salads for Two1/26 Grilled Tuna Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Tuna Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love serving this tuna spinach salad! Tuna steaks are delicious and quick to cook, and although they’re pretty inexpensive, they always seem a little more elegant than canned tuna. You can find them at most meat and seafood counters. Try this salad with fresh bread and tall glasses of lemonade. —De’Lawrence Reed, Durham, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: Nutrition Facts: 2 cups salad with

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

3 ounces cooked tuna equals 290 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 380 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 2/26 Cranberry-Sesame Spinach Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a feast or any occasion, we love this snappy fall salad that balances sweet and sour with good crunch from almonds and sesame seeds. —Stephanie Smoley, Rochester, Minnesota Nutrition Facts:

You’ll want to try the light curry-orange dressing!

1-1/4 cups: 257 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 3/26 Nutty Green Salad Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a deliciously different summer salad just for two. You’ll want to try the light curry-orange dressing! —Barbara Robbins, Chandler, Arizona Beach, Florida Delray Beach Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 112 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2

vegetable, 1-1/2 fat

vegetable, 1-1/2 fat. 4/26 Salad with Salmon 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Balsamic-Salmon Spinach Salad Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salmon spinach salad is really healthy and super fast. It’s an absolute cinch to make after a long workday. —Karen Schlyter, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 265 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 261mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 5/26 Sunflower Broccoli Salad 6 Reviews

This crisp salad is so refreshing that we always eat every bit

Test Kitchen Approved Sunflower Broccoli Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This crisp salad is so refreshing that we always eat every bit. —Marilyn Newcomer, Sun City, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 290 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 6/26 Garden Chickpea Salad 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a summer dish with a difference?

If you like, add sliced, cooked chicken or lamb

Combine colorful crunchy veggies with soft feta cheese and good-for-you garbanzos. If you like, add sliced, cooked chicken or lamb. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 492 calories, 38g fat (6g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein. 7/26 Ground Beef Taco Salad 5 Reviews Ground Beef Taco Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In spring we look for something light and refreshing on the menu after the heavier comfort food of winter; this salad

is a great solution

is a great solution. —Muriel Bertrand, Shoreview, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 469 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 1007mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein. 8/26 Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 12 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It is short on ingredients but packs in so much flavor. For a hand-held version, leave out the rice and

tuck the rest of the ingredients into a pita pocket

tuck the rest of the ingredients into a pita pocket. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 433 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 1355mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. 9/26 Shrimp Panzanella Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Panzanella Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These days, I’m only cooking for two. After working in the garden, I can dash indoors and have this shrimp and bread salad on the table pronto. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 306 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 10/26 Steak and Fries Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a very popular dish at restaurants in central Pennsylvania. Prepared sweet-and-sour dressing is good on this salad, too. —Nancy Collins, Clearfield, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 513 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (22g

sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. 11/26 Watermelon-Blueberry Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: People love the unique combination of flavors in the dressing that tops the fresh fruit in this salad. It’s so refreshing on a hot summer evening. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 78 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch. 12/26 Meatless Taco Salad 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

This colorful entree combines popular taco ingredients—minus the ground beef

Approved Meatless Taco Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful entree combines popular taco ingredients—minus the ground beef. And you won’t miss the meat at all! I top each serving with a creamy guacamole dressing, crunchy corn chips and cheese. —Kimberly Dray, Pflugerville, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 486 calories, 33g fat (12g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 849mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 16g protein. 13/26 Cucumber Melon Salad Test Kitchen Approved Cucumber Melon Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

The unexpected combination is such a pleasant surprise

Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful salad is tangy and delicious. The unexpected combination is such a pleasant surprise. You can use whatever type of melon you have on hand. —Edie Farm, Farmington, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 159 calories, 14g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1/2 starch. 14/26 Grilled Vegetable Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Vegetable Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Italian-style grilled veggies have a wonderful sweet and sour dressing. Best of all, I pick the fresh veggies and herbs from my garden. —Laura Mast, Defiance, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 219 calories, 19g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 15/26 Yellow Squash Turkey Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Yellow Squash Turkey Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With a

It’s my favorite fast recipe!

wonderful mix of flavors, colors and textures, this impressive salad can be made in minutes for lunch with a friend or for a light dinner with your sweetie. It’s my favorite fast recipe! —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 490 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 1170mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 7g fiber), 22g protein. 16/26 Sausage Spinach Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Want a fast way to turn a salad into a hearty meal? Add

The mustard dressing also goes well with smoked salmon or chicken

sausage. The mustard dressing also goes well with smoked salmon or chicken. —Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 2-1/2 cups: 244 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 581mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 2 fat. 17/26 Asian Chicken Salad 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love their crunchy, citrusy salad so much that once I made my husband drive an hour to the nearest Applebee’s restaurant just

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