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9 colorful summer salads

another topic, boring salad: it's time to create a modern style classic, such as potato salad, macaroni salad, cold cabbage and so on. These new, simple salads are perfect for picnics, picnics and casual parties. They're ideal for the crowd, because you can make at least eight copies of each recipe. Double the recipe of a big party. If you eat only a few, you can cut it in half. They are relatively quick to repair, and the preparation time for each recipe is 12 minutes or less, or even better. Most of them are vegetarians. But these nine are simple, delicious and colorful ways to increase your vegetarian intake!

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1. Lemon garlic macaroni salad

makes the old cream macaroni salad a history. Try this new improved pasta salad, which uses whole grain pasta as an extra fiber. But it's this taste that makes everyone want a few seconds: Cool macaroni and lively lemon garlic vinaigrette, and the last dish is unbelievable, including sun dried tomatoes, red onions, fresh arugula and roasted pine nuts. Want to make it more dazzling? Dice the roast chicken and stir to increase the protein. Calories: 92

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2. Asian style coleslaw is a stand-by salad that is often served, but not always popular. So here's a secular Transformation: make it sweet with coconut nectar instead of honey, and it's vegetarian for all. Because the main ingredient is cabbage, this better version provides a lot of glucosinolates, which are related to cancer prevention. In short, this recipe is a great example, a great taste of food, good for you! Calories: 128

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3. The spicy purple potato salad is a rotten side dish with all mayonnaise. But in this version, potatoes are made with a full flavor, light mix of non GMO mayonnaise, coarse Dijon mustard, pure skimmed Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice and seasoning. They're not just potatoes: they're purple! Studies have shown that eating two small servings of purple potatoes a day can lower blood pressure. These pigmented potatoes may be particularly useful because of their anthocyanins. But continue to make this cream (and spicy!) The potato salad you want: they are full of antioxidants. Calories: 131

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4. Party pasta salad is a good popular taste, but it is usually rich in starchy white carbohydrates. This delicious Italian dish is replaced by the red lentil rotini. In this way, you can enjoy pasta salad while increasing the intake of beans. Legumes such as lentils are rich in fiber and other health promoting nutrients, which may play a role in cancer prevention. If you can't find this rotini, use whole wheat or other whole wheat pasta. For vegetarians or vegans, replace ham and cheese with chopped, sun dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Little appetite! Calories: 186

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5. Chickpeas, avocados and red onion salads are also known as chickpeas, which are popular with many people, but mostly in the form of chickpeas. But they are also delicious as a signature ingredient in salads. In addition, these appetite suppressing impulses may help to better control blood sugar. In this vegan salad, chickpeas are served with Haas avocado, fresh coriander and red onions, all with a strong salsa green. It's super easy and fast to fix. Calories: 187

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6. The caprise Cocktail SALAD is a triple threat: simple, healthy and delicious. Tomatoes provide vitamin C and lycopene, which protect the heart. Here, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil salad are added with two ingredients: white vinegar and garlic. Add a summer party style with a martini glass. Calories: 191

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7. Cowboy black bean salad

this is a vegetarian salad. It's very good-looking, lively and refreshing. Black beans are the key to this rich salad. Beans are rich in antioxidants and contain ideal protein and fiber packs to satisfy satiety. More importantly, black beans are especially good for your digestive tract. Calories: 136

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8. Grilled quinoa vegetable salad

you can make this salad in advance and bring it to picnic after cooling. Or you can make a part in advance, cool it, then add the newly baked vegetables, and finish it at the picnic. As a bonus, the salad is vegan, naturally gluten free, and offers a way to increase your whole grain and vegetable intake. It's also widely used: Recipes require two cups of dry quinoa, which can be boiled about eight cups, but you can use whole wheat such as brown rice, sorghum or corn. Calories: 189

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9. Ginger fruit salad

when berries and peaches enter the season (spring / summer), it is a necessary salad. Although these fruits are delicious, they are especially delicious in salads. A touch of fresh ginger adds vitality, while white vinegar and a pinch of sea salt bring a strong aroma. It's as pleasant as an appetizer, side dish, or dessert. It's an enjoyable way to get a lot of vitamin C and fiber. Calories: 69

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How do youLook?

when providing services to the crowd, do you insist on using the proven authentic recipes, or do you like to provide new recipes? What kind of salad do you like best (or enjoy at outdoor leisure parties)? Please leave a message below and let us know.

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