If you prefer another salad dressing, feel free to use that instead of our honey-mustard vinaigrette.
Swap in canned black beans for the chicken to make this vegetarian.
3-Ingredient Chickpeas with Kale & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes pull double duty in this recipe.
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
3-Ingredient Teriyaki Edamame Saute
Whip up this high-fiber, plant-based stir-fry for a quick and convenient dinner.
Look for bottled teriyaki sauce labeledless sodiumorreduced sodiumto cut back on the salt without sacrificing flavor.
Substitute frozen asparagus (or green beans or peas) in a pinch.
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
Toss them together with prepared basil pesto for a satisfying supper.
If you could’t find dried figs, try swapping in dried apricots.
10-Minute Tuna Melt
This variation of a classic sandwich uses mayonnaise, but not where you think!
Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture.
Look for a brand that’s low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.
Top your veggies with lean juicy chicken, tangy feta, and roasted red pepper hummus.
Look for a low-sodium soup that has 450 mg sodium or less per serving.
Look for precooked cocktail shrimp in the seafood section of your grocery store.
We love going to our local specialty grocery store for fast shortcut ingredients like these.
The high-fiber falafel and tabbouleh will help to keep you feeling satisfied all afternoon.
you’ve got the option to reserve the remaining hard-boiled egg half for a snack.
We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN
Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
We love the retro vibe of these egg salad lettuce wraps.
Iceberg lettuce makes a perfect low-carb swap for bread to serve the egg salad.
To save even more time, use a preshredded coleslaw blend.
Carolyn Hodges
Served over baby spinach, this is the perfect easy and light lunch or dinner salad.
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.
Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD
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