Side Dishes/Salads

Crockpot Pumpkin Taco Soup

Adapted from: One Lovely Life Blog 6 servings, 1.5 cups per serving 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs 1 (28oz) can no salt added diced tomatoes 1 (14oz) can pumpkin puree (not pie filling) 1 onion, […]

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Balsamic Dressing: Heart Healthy and Low Sodium 

3 Tbsp olive oil  ½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar (not a vinaigrette!) ½ Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp oregano ¼ tsp pepper ½  tsp dried basil  In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients together well. Use over salads, meats, or […]

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Rosemary Sweet Potato Hash

Serves 2  1 lb. sweet potatoes, cut into cubes  1 TBSP olive oil ½  sweet onion, diced ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ Tbsp rosemary leaved diced, or use dried 

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Spinach Pear Salad with Vinaigrette

(with protein packed option) Great winter or summer salad option that can be served as a side dish or as the main meal.  This version serves 4 for a smaller salad per person. Double the recipe as needed.  Salad:  1 […]

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“Clean” Ranch Salad Dressing

1 Tbsp dried parsley  1 Tsp garlic powder  1 tsp onion powder  ¼ tsp black pepper 1 tsp dried or fresh chives ½ tsp dried or fresh dill  1 cup plain Greek yogurt  2 Tbsp milk (almond)  1 tsp mustard  1 tsp […]

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Pasta Salad with Mixed Veggies

Adapted from Skipthesalt.com Ingredients: 12 ounces whole-wheat pasta: rotini or penne shaped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 1 can (28 ounces) unsalted diced tomatoes in juice 1 pound mushrooms, […]

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Swiss Potatoes Au Gratin

A low-sodium recipe adapted from HackingSalt.com Serves 8  Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes, very thinly sliced  1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1½ cups grated Swiss cheese, divided into 1 cup and ½ cup portions 3 Tbsp unsalted butter  3 […]

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Roasted Fall Vegetable Platter

Serves 6, 6-8 oz per serving  Adapted from TasteandSee.Com 1 pound peeled , diced carrots 1 pound peeled parsnips, cut into 1 inch wide by 2 inch pieces 1 1/2 pounds multicolor baby potatoes, cut in half if larger size 1 […]

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