SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA SALAD
Although not everyone is a fan of spinach – especially the kids – it’s good for you, and is a great ingredient to add some nutrition to a heavier pasta dish.
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The sun-dried tomatoes in this recipe should overcome any hesitation over the spinach. Who doesn’t like the flavor of sun-dried tomatoes?
For another great option, summer corn pasta salad is a perfect addition to any sunny cookout or picnic.
THE BEST THREE BEAN SALAD
A great recipe to serve as a side, and the acidity of the vinegar really assists your gut in breaking down heavier proteins and starches. This is why your body craves pickles when consuming denser foods.
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Moreover, three bean salad tastes great, and the olive oil provides its own nutritional benefits.
WARM OIL AND VINEGAR POTATO SALAD
A great recipe to serve when your family or group is engaged in a lot of physical activity on your picnic, like swimming or hiking.
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SUMMER FRUIT SALAD
Another fun salad to put some added nutrition in your diet, and something else to fill up on rather than fat-heavy sausage and carb-loaded potato chips. This fruit salad is a very tasty choice that the whole family will love.
In the heat of the summer, I’d definitely recommend keeping it chilled in a small portable cooler. If serving at home, a wooden salad bowl makes a beautiful presentation.
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(Original article by Jennifer Swartvagher)