Appetizers and Side Dishes
Black Bean and Corn Salad
This salad is a great side dish for Mexican entrées or can be used as a dip for tortilla chips to start the meal.
Marinated Artichoke and Potato Salad
The marinated artichoke featured in this recipes is neither a fruit or vegetable.
Green Salad with Edible Flowers and Mustard Vinaigrette
Edible flowers, purchased from specialty stores or supermarkets that carry gourmet produce, should be tightly wrapped and stored in the refrigerator.
Minted Melon Balls
Lime juice, mint, and a dash of sugar add a gourmet twist to this easy fruit salad recipe – and one cup provides one of the five servings of fruits and vegetables needed each day to help prevent cancer.
Fruit Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
The creamy poppy seed dressing in this recipe contains low-fat yogurt, which is an excellent source of B vitamins, protein, and calcium.
Tuscan White Bean Salad on Crostini
This quick and easy recipe makes an elegant appetizer or a flavorful side dish for meals.
St. Anthony Hotel’s Famous Spinach Pudding
From: Janet Gaffney’s The Art of Cooking
Zucchini Bites
From the ACS Cookbook, Celebrate! Healthy Entertaining for Any Occasion
Crispy Shrimp Sensations
From the ACS Cookbook, Celebrate! Healthy Entertaining for Any Occasion
Festive Tuna Roll-ups
Bright red or green pepper rings dress up this easy appetizer made from familiar ingredients.
Rice with Orzo and Mint
Orzo is a tiny, rice-shaped pasta that works well with the nutty flavor of the brown rice in this recipe.
Crunchy Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
The red onion and imitation bacon bits offer a hint of cherry-red color in this delicious vegetable side dish.
Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet potatoes pack a powerful vitamin A punch—one medium sweet potato provides 520% of your recommended daily allowance!
Warm Chicken Salad with Walnut Sherry Vinaigrette
From: Janet Gaffney’s The Art of Cooking