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Turkey, Green Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Salad

Diet Nutritional Stats Turkey, Green Bean, Corn and Quinoa
Serving Size 184 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value
Total Fat 9.0g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 6%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 601mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 25.8g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 19%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 11.4g
Vitamin A 13% Vitamin C 28% Iron 14% Calcium 4%
  1. 1/2 cup Quinoa
  2. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  3. 8 ounces Turkey Breast Meat
  4. 12 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  5. 2 cups fresh yellow corn kernels (cut from 2 to 3 ears of corn)
  6. 3 green onions, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
  7. 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram
  8. 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  9. 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  10. 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  11. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Cook quinoa in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain; cool.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper. Add turkey to skillet; cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Cool, then cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes. Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool; drain. Transfer beans to kitchen towel; pat dry.

Mix quinoa, turkey, and green beans in large bowl; add corn and green onions.

Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, marjoram, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl. Press with back of spoon to release flavor. Whisk in vinegar, shallot, and mustard. Pour over salad in bowl; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Green Bean Salad with Radishes

Diet Nutritional Stats Green Bean Salad with Radishes
Serving Size 122 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38 Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value
Total Fat .2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 8.4g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 16%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 2.2g
Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 33% Iron 7% Calcium 5%
  1. 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
  2. 8 radishes, sliced paper-thin
  3. 3 tablespoons aged Sherry
  4. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  5. 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well; cool. Toss beans, radishes, in large bowl. Whisk Sherry, mustard, and chives in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Using vegetable peeler, shave ricotta salata in thin strips over salad.

MultiGrain Pasta with Salsa, Cabbage, and Green Beans

Diet Nutritional Stats Multi-Grain Pasta with Sicilian Salsa, Cabbage and Green Beans
Serving Size 136 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 Calories from Fat 15
% Daily Value
Total Fat 1.7g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g 32%
Sugars 3.9g
Protein 11.2g
Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 51% Iron 19% Calcium 6%
  1. 1/2 14.5-ounce package multi-grain spaghetti
  2. 3/4 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
  3. 3 tablespoons drained capers
  4. 3 anchovy fillets
  5. 3 garlic cloves, chopped, divided
  6. 6 cups thinly sliced savoy cabbage
  7. 1/2 12-ounce bag frozen green beans, thawed

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.

Meanwhile, puree parsley, capers, anchovies, and 1/3 of chopped garlic in mini processor.

Heat PAM spray in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage; sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add haricots verts and remaining garlic; toss 1 minute. Add pasta, and 2/3 cup pasta cooking liquid, then parsley mixture from processor. Toss until sauce coats pasta, adding more pasta cooking liquid if dry, about 2 minutes. Season with pepper. Serve.

Green Bean Salad with Radishes

Diet Nutritional Stats  Green Bean Salad with Radishes
Serving Size 136 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 Calories from Fat 61
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6.8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2.1g 10%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 143mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 8.8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g 16%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 3.6g
Vitamin A 17% Vitamin C 33% Iron 7% Calcium 9%
  1. 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
  2. 8 radishes, sliced paper-thin
  3. 3 tablespoons aged Sherry
  4. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  5. 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
  6. 1/4 cup olive oil
  7. 3-ounce Feta cheese

Cook beans in large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well; cool. Toss beans, radishes in large bowl. Whisk Sherry, mustard, and chives in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Add feta cheese to taste.