This salad is as pretty as a pizza. All the colors come together to make this a vibrant dish the whole family will enjoy. Serve with a main dish, sandwich or bowl of soup. Add a sprinkling of croutons or flak seed for a healthy crunch.

2 lb. tomatoes sliced thin
Salt and pepper
1 cup black olives
1 red onion sliced thin
1 large hand-full chopped herbs basil, cilantro
4 tbs. olive oil
2 tbs. balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Arrange tomatoes on shallow dish like a pizza shape, add salt and pepper, onion slices
tomatoes, add herbs all over.
Add dressing.
Chill 20 minutes.

Health Benefits:
Low in saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol and sugar. This salad is full of antioxidants and is nutrient rich. A great source of fiber and easy on the digestive system. Eat it as often as you like, serve in a pita for your own pizza salad sandwich.

I love to eat salads, so I’m always searching for new recipes. I tried this salad at a friend’s shower and it was delicious. I actually brought home a small container so I would have all the ingredients to try one on my own.

6 oz cooked crabmeat cut into bite size pieces
2 to 3 cups fresh fruit
All berries, pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe
1 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup low fat mayo
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 Tbs. fat-free milk (any kind)
1/2 tsp. curry powder
4 cups torn mixed salad greens

Directions:

In large bowl combine crabmeat, fresh fruit and celery.
For dressing combine, mayo, yogurt, milk, curry powder mix.
To serve toss crab-mixture w/salad greens and divide mixture on plates.
Drizzle with dressing.

Health Benefits:
Delicate crab is low in fat and high in protein. Has been proven to reduce inflammation due to the high levels of turmeric found in curry. This powerful spice may also help protect against cancer, heart disease and even Alzheimer’s disease. Yogurt is full of prebiotics and probiotics to protect your immune system and fiber for a healthy colon.

These tuna steaks are the cat’s meow. Hopefully, if your cat is around, you can keep his paws off this tempting treat. The tuna is fabulous and the mango peach salsa adds the sweet tangy taste that will make you savor every bite. This recipe serves 4 people and maybe one kitty.

4 fresh tuna steaks
1 jar Paul Newman’s peach or mango salsa
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt & pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 Tbs. fresh lemon

Directions:

Lightly coat unheated broiler pan place fish in pan coat lightly with olive oil, salt & pepper, ground cumin, fresh lemon.
Cook 8 to 10 minutes.
Add salsa, till hot 2 to 4 minutes.
Serve with sweet corn.

Health Benefits:
High in protein and low in saturated fat, the tuna is a great choice for a main meal. The mango and peach are full of vitamins A, C and K and are excellent sources of antioxidants to protect the body from cancer causing free radicals. High in fiber, low in sugar and sodium, this meal is a healthy choice with a great taste.

I had a similar version of this recipe at a party, but could not get the original recipe. I went home and from memory created my own dish. I love to experiment and my family doesn’t mind playing the guinea pig. Use your imagination to make this dish, all yours.

2 Salmon fillets, cooked and chopped, skin removed.
8 cups fresh packed spinach
1 cup strawberries halved
1 cup blueberries
1 11oz. can Mandarin orange section, drained
Handful of walnuts

Directions:

Tear spinach and place in large bowl.
Add salmon pieces.
Add strawberries, blueberries, and Mandarin oranges.
Top with chopped walnuts.

Health Benefits:
Salmon is high in protein and the whole dish is low in saturated fat, calories and cholesterol. Spinach is nutrient rich and a great source of iron. The strawberries, blueberries and Mandarin oranges are full of antioxidants that boost the immune system and arm the body against free-radicals.

This healthy shake is great to enjoy any time of the day. Make it and take it on the go, drink it for breakfast or enjoy it as a healthy snack. If fresh peaches aren’t in season, choose canned or frozen peaches but drain the excess syrup so it’s not too sweet.

2 fresh peaches
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup ice cubes
1/2 nectarine or large orange

1. In a blender combine all ingredients cover and blend
2. Gradually add ice cubes until smooth, Garnish with fresh peach or orange slices

Health Benefits:
Peaches are a great source of Beta Carotene and along with the nectarine provide an ample amount of Vitamin C. Because your body cannot store Vitamin C, it’s important to get it from the foods you eat every day. Full of antioxidants and fiber and the milk gives you the protein and calcium to make this shake very healthy, indeed.