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Recipes for Pasta, Grains, & Sides

Here you will find flavorful spins on everthing from potatoes and vegetables to pastas, rice, and whole grains.
Top 5 Side Dish Salads
Too often, the goodness of a healthy salad is ruined by an over-abundance of fattening dressings and condiments. This is not the case in my top 5 picks for side dish salads. All are lean, delicious, and perfect if you are assigned to bring a salad or side dish to your next get-together.
Marinated Tomato Salad
Juicey, ripe tomatoes in this marinated tomato salad makes a lean and flavorful salad, great for a summer pot-luck or barbeque.
Apple Cider Slaw
A lightened-up version of creamy coleslaw with a hint of sweet crunchy apples makes this yummy side dish a complete delight.
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