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Avocado Pasta by Wendi Taylor

Delicious, creamy (with no milk or cream!), and healthy. Makes a great side dish, or top with grilled chicken for a complete meal. Pairs well with grilled chicken, grilled or baked pork chops, baked or sauteed fish, or boiled shrimp.

Loaded Guacamole by Smokinhotchef

The Aztecs called the avocado "ahuacatl" or testicle for obvious reasons. They used avocados for aphrodisiac purposes, as well as for fertility rituals. The early English called it the "alligator pear". These fruits provide major B vitamins and fiber and possess anti-inflammatory benefits as well as the ability to lower the risks…

Curried Rice Salad by Farrell May Podgorsek

Choose your favorite curry powder blend to make this spicy or mild. This rice salad is flavorful and colorful. Sits well too, making it perfect for a potluck.

Potato Salad Recipe: My Italian Potato Salad Recipe by Richard Blaine

Remember that seen in the movie Goodfella’s where they open the movie at a picnic and Pauly is sitting there eating a sandwich? Yeah of course you remember! Well what you didn’t see in the film was that there was a plate sitting next to him on the ground and on that plate was some of my Potato Salad Recipe! Here’s the deal: “Everyone…

Lemon Herb Potato Salad by Erin S

A light and fresh potato salad with a lemon herb dressing. Only 75 calories!

Tangy Green Goddess Potato Salad by Smokinhotchef

A southern American classic is reinvented and bursts with delicate crunch and veggies. This rendition substitutes green goddess salad dressing for mayo and mustard, imparting a different yet familiar flavor combination. This vibrant colored potato salad may easily become a household favorite.

Dill & Shallot Potato Salad by Chef Smith

Yummy Baked Potato Salad by Heather Smith

My fiance is not a big potato salad fan so I had to take a few of his favorite things and makes something he now asks for on a regular basics..

Roasted Bell Peppers Salad - Salada de pimentos assados by Sofia Reino

This is a traditional Portuguese salad you will find in most restaurants, especially during the summer. It is very fresh and goes very well with all types of grilled fish. Another idea is to add canned tuna and some hard boiled egg and you have a beautiful summer meal!

Milly's Greek Tomatoes by Milly Bossert

A refreshing Mediteranian twist to serve sliced tomatoes. If possible, use fresh herbs. Increase measurement amounts if you use fresh herbs. For an Italian flair, use fresh mozerella cheese in place of the crumbled feta. "Bravisimo"