37 No-Cook Sides Perfect for Summer

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37 No-Cook Sides Perfect for Summer1/37 Bok Choy Toss Test Kitchen Approved Bok Choy Toss Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chop some fresh veggies, add a gingery bottled dressing and savor this unique bok choy salad that’s big on flavor and crunch. How cool is that? —Andrew McDowell, Lake Villa, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 47 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable. 2/37 Juicy Watermelon Salad 14 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved Juicy Watermelon Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fruit salad has such a surprising yet fabulous mix of flavors that friends often ask for the recipe. Combine seedless watermelon varieties in yellow, red and pink for a colorful twist. —Heidi Haight, Macomb, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 232 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 3/37 Two-Berry Fluff Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Two-Berry Fluff Salad Recipe photo by Taste

This fluffy salad is a welcome treat on warm Texas afternoons

of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fluffy salad is a welcome treat on warm Texas afternoons. Because there’s a blueberry orchard near our home, we often pick up berries to use in this recipe and others. When blueberries and strawberries aren’t in season, you can substitute frozen berries with equally good results. —Karen Wenzel, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cups: 305 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 4/37 Marinated Three Bean Salad 9 Reviews Marinated Three Bean

Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh herbs and cayenne pepper provide the fantastic flavor in this marinated salad featuring fresh veggies and canned beans. —Carol Tucker, Wooster, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 184 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 8g protein. 5/37 Strawberry Arugula Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

But it takes first place with my family, always happy

Creator: The combination of peppery arugula, sweet strawberries and robust feta cheese may sound unusual, but one bite will win you over.—Carala Horne, Meridian, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 106 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 6/37 Honey-Pecan Kiwi Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish won second place in a summer salad recipe feature published in our local newspaper. But it takes first place with my family, always happy

to try my new creations

to try my new creations. —Marla Arbet, Kenosha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 94 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 7/37 Sliced Tomato Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this recipe from my grandmother. It’s a perfect platter to serve with burgers or hot sandwiches. —Kendal Tangedal, Plentywood, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 94 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0

cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein

cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat. 8/37 Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time my friends tasted my new side dish, they said it was phenomenal. The longer you let it chill in the fridge, the more tender the sprouts will be. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 156 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g

sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein

sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 9/37 Flamboyant Flamenco Summer Salad Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Flamboyant Flamenco Summer Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this salad simply by choosing the best-looking vegetables at a local farmers market—the colors are so beautiful! Turn it into a full vegetarian meal by adding roasted garbanzo beans or cooked white beans as protein. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 103 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit

fat), 4mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit. 10/37 Thai Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Thai Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 22 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this salad to replicate one I tried on a cruise several years ago. It goes over very well at family gatherings and potlucks year-round. We love the spice of the Thai chile, but if your family isn’t

into spice, feel free to leave it out

into spice, feel free to leave it out. It will still be delicious! —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 271 calories, 23g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 69mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 11/37 Lemony Zucchini Ribbons Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh zucchini gets a shave and a drizzle of lemony goodness in this fab salad. Sprinkle the goat cheese or feta on top and dive in. —Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Facts: 3/4 cup: 83 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 352mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 12/37 Pear-Blueberry Ambrosia with Creamy Lime Dressing 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pear-Blueberry Ambrosia with Creamy Lime Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dessert is delicious and decadent, yet is chock-full of healthy fruit with a creamy lime dressing; the blueberries provide a lovely pop of color. —Laura Stricklin, Jackson, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 218

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable

calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. 13/37 Asian Cucumber Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful Asian cucumber salad makes a simple, cool side dish when we have stir-fry for dinner. —Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 34 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable. 14/37 Simple

When I want a sweeter taste, I use whipped cream instead of yogurt

Waldorf Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JACKIE ALPERS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my go-to salad when I need a quick little meal. When I want a sweeter taste, I use whipped cream instead of yogurt. —Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 140 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 fruit. 15/37 Tabouleh 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total

Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tabbouleh is a classic Middle Eastern salad. The fresh veggies and mint leaves make it light and refreshing on a hot day. —Michael & Mathil Chebat, Lake Ridge, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 100 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 16/37 Marinated Mushrooms & Artichokes Test Kitchen Approved Marinated Mushrooms & Artichokes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings (1/2 cup each) Go

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I marinate mushrooms and artichokes in fresh tarragon, thyme and seasonings so they turn out tart, tangy and irresistible. —Marcia Doyle, Pompano, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 43 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable. 17/37 Sesame Almond Slaw 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sesame Almond Slaw Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crunchy veggies and noodles are coated in a tangy dressing in this

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