29 Breakfast Salads to Power Up Your Day

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29 Breakfast Salads to Power Up Your Day1/29 Denver Omelet Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this recipe. It may not be your typical breakfast, but it has all the right elements. Plus, it’s easy, healthy and fast. Just turn your favorite omelet ingredients into a morning salad! —Pauline Custer, Duluth, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 229 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 217mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Don’t have those fruits on hand?

2/29 Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Though fresh fruit steals the show in this morning medley, the subtle honey sauce makes it an especially sweet treat. It takes just 10 minutes to assemble this easy salad, which tastes so good with brunch. Don’t have those fruits on hand? Try blackberries, mangoes or peaches instead. — Dorothy Dinnean, Harrison, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 117 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 30g

carbohydrate (23g sugars, 5g fiber), 1g protein

carbohydrate (23g sugars, 5g fiber), 1g protein. 3/29 Hot Spinach Apple Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With a light sweet-tangy dressing, the spinach doesn’t wilt and the apples retain their crunch. We serve this salad with homemade bread. —Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 117 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 4/29 Quick Crunchy Apple Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen

You’ll love this creative combination!

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pair crunchy toppings with smooth vanilla in this apple salad with yogurt recipe. You’ll love this creative combination! —Kathy Armstrong, Post Falls, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 116 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 5/29 Strawberry Kale Salad 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fresh, zingy

salad is super easy and tastes just like the one I get at Culver’s!

salad is super easy and tastes just like the one I get at Culver’s! The sliced strawberries and fresh mint give it an extra-summery feel, and crumbled bacon and toasted almonds add the perfect amount of crunch. —Luanne Asta, Hampton Bays, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 231 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 399mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 6/29 Melon-Berry Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Melon-Berry Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The best way to

cool down on a warm day is with a chilled fruit salad

cool down on a warm day is with a chilled fruit salad. Serve this one for breakfast, brunch or dessert. Yogurt and coconut milk make the creamy dressing even more decadent. Wait until just before serving to garnish the salad. Otherwise the toasted coconut will get soggy. —Carrie Hirsch, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 105 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 fat. 7/29 Apple Feta Salad 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple-Feta Tossed Salad Recipe photo by Orly Catz

8/29 Minted Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Minted

for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend of mine shared this recipe with me after I raved about the delightful salad at dinner. I have served it for years now, and no matter where i take it, I have to bring along copies of the recipe to hand out. -Marlene Clark Apple Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 8/29 Minted Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Minted

The hint of mint adds a refreshing note to the colorful melon compote

Fruit Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Filled with the season’s best, freshest fruit, this salad shouts summer. The hint of mint adds a refreshing note to the colorful melon compote. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 113 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch. 9/29 Baby Kale Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4

The yogurt dressing layers on big lime flavor

servings (3/4 cup dressing) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We pull a bunch of ingredients from our garden when we make this baby kale salad with zucchini and sweet onion. The yogurt dressing layers on big lime flavor. —Suzanna Esther, State College, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups salad with 3 tablespoons dressing: 74 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 10/29 Berry Nectarine Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this recipe for years

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this recipe for years. Whenever my family has a summer get-together, everyone requests it. The nectarines and berries look beautiful together, and the topping is the perfect accent. —Mindee Myers, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 109 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 11/29 Crisp Waldorf Salad Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This crunchy salad is a

perfect side to accompany a heavy meal

perfect side to accompany a heavy meal. With it’s light and crisp flavors, it’ll be the hit of the party.—Susan R Falk, Eastpointe, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 151 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 12/29 Khmer Pickled Vegetable Salad 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up as a missionary kid in Cambodia, and most of my

favorite foods have a Southeast Asian background

favorite foods have a Southeast Asian background. Locals love eating this pickled salad for breakfast, but I like it as a side for lunch or dinner, especially with chicken satay. —Hannah Heavener, Belton, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 99 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 794mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 13/29 Blood Orange Avocado Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Blood Orange Avocado Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My refreshing side salad is such a

nice addition to our calorie-loaded Thanksgiving dinner

nice addition to our calorie-loaded Thanksgiving dinner. Use regular oranges if you can’t find blood oranges. Finely chopped walnuts work well in place of the pomegranate seeds, too. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 241 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 fruit, 1/2 starch. 14/29 Tangy Poppy Seed Fruit Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a fruit salad that’s

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit

delightful, we combine berries and citrus with a honey-lime dressing flecked with poppy seeds. —Carrie Howell, Lehi, Utah Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 117 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 5g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit. 15/29 Berry Tossed Salad 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kiwi and feta add interest to this delightful salad that’s sweet, tangy, creamy and tart. It pairs perfectly with the grilled ribs my mom likes to make. She got the recipe from

a good friend

a good friend. —Krista Kliebenstein, Highlands Ranch, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 167 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 16/29 Fruit Salad with Apricot Dressing 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 26 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I serve this lovely refreshing salad for picnics and holidays, the bowl empties fast. —Carol Lambert, El Dorado, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 125 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber),

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