The lentils along with the bulgar wheat make this a very filling salad.  The lentils are full of protein. I make this recipe for a vegetarian dinner and serve it with a nice crusty bread and some fruit.

Mediterranean Kiwifruit Couscous Recipe courtesy of California Kiwifruit Commission.

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Rice Salad both flavorful and colorful. The perfect dish for a picnic. Total prep and cook time is about 45 minutes.

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Moroccan side dish goes with almost anything. Very healthy recipe.

Very easy to make Orzo Salad with greek olives, spinach and pinenuts. The dressing is a wonderful blend of olive, balsamic and red wine vinegar with some goodies thrown in.

I love the textures of this wonderful fruit salad.  The crunchy pomegranate and the smooth banana.  The lime dressing really sets it off.

This is a great summer salad recipe. Making this with fresh ears of corn makes all the difference!

Recipe Source: Ida Young "I found this in the newspaper and made it for Memorial Day, it was worth sharing."

By Nancy Buchanan
www.ACommunalTable.com

Just a simple, thrown-together salad. Use as much or as little of ingredients as you like.

A Bobby Flay recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
4 servings

Total recipe time: 25 minutes

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute

Each serving equals 1 cup of fruit or vegetables
Source: Produce for Better Health

Recipe Source: California Walnuts

An easy to make and serve very tasty, non mayo based coleslaw.

This unique salad is from the California Table Grape Commission.  Every bite is a burst of different flavors. I have been making this for several years and EVERYONE wants the recipe. 

Easy to make Lebanese salad of bulgur wheat, parsley, cucumber, tomato and mint.

Very simple Mediterranean salad.

Easy broccoli salad.  I like the sunflower seeds but have substituted pecans or almonds in a pinch.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Nick Stellino

Wheat berries have a great crunchy texture and are high in fiber. You will love this healthy recipe.

Healthy Wheatberry and Apple Recipe.  Wheatberries, Walnuts, Apples, raisins and more goodies.