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Soups & Salads

Apple Gorgonzola Salad Recipe
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Apples and Gorgonzola are a terrific match. Try this hearty salad filled with fall flavors for an easy lunch or light dinner. Sweet balsamic vinegar is spiced up with mustard for a tasty dressing.
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Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe
Baldwin_asiancucumbersalad
Cucumber ribbons make a light side dish for your next fish, meat or poultry dinner. Garlic, ginger and sesame add loads of flavor without adding fat and calories.
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Asian Salad Recipe
Baldwin_asiansalad
High in fiber and protein, our Asian salad is an easy recipe to prepare. Cabbage adds fiber you won't get from lettuce, and the ginger sesame dressing gives it an Eastern flavor.
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Barley and Black Bean Salad Recipe
Baldwin_blackbeansalad
For a different spin on salad, try this low sodium recipe. With very little cholesterol, it packs in flavor with lime juice, Monterey Jack cheese and cilantro.
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Cabbage and Pepper Slaw Recipe
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Try this colorful, cool and crisp cabbage and red pepper slaw instead of hig-fat cole slaw, potato salad or macaroni salad.
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Caesar Salad with Croutons Recipe
Baldwin_ceasersalad
This low calorie, low cholesterol Caesar salad is made without eggs, but with great flavor. Crispy garlic toasted croutons top off the bold Caesar dressing.
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Caprese Salad Recipe
Baldwin_capreseweb
A staple of Italian cuisine, this exceedingly simple salad takes just 10 minutes to make. Fresh mozzarella makes for a low sodium recipe.
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Carrot and Raisin Salad Recipe
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Try this salad for a change. Using pineapple, carrots and raisins make this salad colorful, but also perfect for summer. There are only 70 calories a serving, so go for seconds.
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Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
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Make a bowl of high protein chicken soup that's good for the soul and a healthy heart.
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Cold Zucchini Soup Recipe
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This light healthy soup can be made up to three days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. For a vegetarian soup, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
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Corn Chowder Soup Recipe
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This deliciously light corn chowder is low fat. Skim milk steps in for high fat heavy cream to give this soup a refreshing flavor. Add a touch of cayenne for a spicy kick.
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Crab Pasta Salad Recipe
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Enjoy a lite but filling lunch with this low fat pasta salad with crabmeat. Honey adds an unexpected sweet touch. If you don't have pasta shells, use rotini or penne.
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Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe
Baldwin_asparagussoup
This easy asparagus soup has less than 100 calories per serving. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Garnish with thin asparagus spears for an elegant presentation.
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Dilled Cucumber Salad Recipe
Baldwin_cucumberweb
This cool, refreshing salad is a low-carb variation of a traditional, high-sugar, marinated cucumber salad. Try this fat-free side dish at your next BBQ.
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Egg Salad Recipe
Baldwin_eggsalad
This homemade egg salad is lower in fat and calories than store-bought versions. To lighten this egg salad, yolks from one third of the eggs are removed.
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German Potato Salad Recipe
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Potato salad doesn't have to be smothered in fattening mayonnaise to taste good. Apple cider vinegar and sweet onion give this potato salad flavor without adding fat or extra calories. Serve it warm.
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Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe
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This chicken salad loses calories but not flavor with a creamy mix of low fat mayonnaise and fat free sour cream. Walnuts give this healthy chicken salad a good dose of omega-3 and a nice crunch.
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Lentil Chicken Salad Recipe
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Packed with protein, this chicken salad recipe is a light and healthy alternative to mayo-based salads. Use it as hearty side salad or as the filling in lettuce wraps.
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Low Calorie Ranch Dressing Recipe
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This healthier, homemade ranch dressing has only 1 gram of fat per Tbsp. compared to 7 grams of fat in its store-bought counterpart. This dressing is also thick enough to use as a vegetable dip.
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Minestrone Soup Recipe
Baldwin_minestrone
This hearty vegetarian soup is warm and filling. Serve as an all-in-one meal on days when your family is on the go.
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Parsnip Soup Recipe
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This sweet and velvety parsnip puree works well as a first course for an Autumn dinner party. Each serving has less than 100 calories.
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Peach and Tomato Salad with Roasted Black Olives and Feta Recipe
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This summer salad wakes up your palate with ripe peaches, heirloom tomatoes, and baby arugula. Roasted olives add a natural sweetness, finely balanced by the homemade lemon vinaigrette.
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Potato Soup Recipe
Baldwin_potatosoup
Serve this rich and creamy potato soup as an appetizer to a winter dinner party or alongside a healthy salad for lunch. It is full of flavor but light on calories with only 102 calories per cup.
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Pumpkin Lime Soup Recipe
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Try this delicious, low-fat pumpkin soup as the first course for a fall dinner party or as a festive Halloween party side dish.
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Quinoa Soup Recipe
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Chicken sausage and lean pork loin give this quinoa soup a satisfying boost of flavor and high protein. If you don't want a spicy kick to your soup, just omit the crushed red pepper.
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Santa Fe Chicken Soup Recipe
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A tasty twist on chicken soup, this easy recipe is ready in about an hour. Hearty black beans, corn and brown rice make this low fat soup a generous appetizer or filling entrée for only 185 calories.
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Strawberry Wine Soup Recipe
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This refreshing, chilled soup can be served as a light dessert or as a sweet appetizer. Try this original strawberry wine soup at your next brunch.
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Sweet Potato Ginger Soup Recipe
Baldwin_gingersoup
Here's an Autumn soup that's so light and tasty, you can serve it as a first-course to a hearty dinner. This soup gets its wonderfully creamy texture from the puréed sweet potatoes and soy creamer.
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Tomato and Bread Salad Recipe
Baldwin_tomatobreadsalad
Serve this salad to your friends and family who love bruschetta. Use ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzeralla and unseasoned croutons and serve as a heart healthy side salad or an appetizer.
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Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
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The zesty, homemade tomato broth enhances this delicious soup, which can be served hot or cold. Try it alongside a green salad or with a grilled cheese sandwich for a savory light meal.
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Tomato, Basil and Avocado Salad Recipe
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This colorful salad is a great addition to any meal.
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Vegetable Soup Recipe
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A great way to warm you up on a chilly night, this hearty vegetable soup is packed with great taste, lots of protein and hardly any fat. Set up the crock pot early for a worry-free, easy dinner.
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Waldorf Salad Recipe
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Lighten up a classic Waldorf salad by substituting fat free yogurt for high fat mayonnaise. This salad is super light and perfect for summer. With about 100 calories a serving, you can have seconds.
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Wild Berry Salad with Chocolate Balsamic Dressing Recipe
Baldwin_berrysalad
This multicolored and super-healthy assortment of fresh fruits is berrylicious! The chocolate-balsamic combination creates a sweet-tart dressing for the berries.
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Zucchini and Basil Soup Recipe
Baldwin_zucchinisoup
The secret to this low fat, creamy soup is cottage cheese instead of high fat cream. Try this recipe in late summer when zucchini and basil are found fresh in local gardens.
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