From Betty Crocker

65% fewer calories, 77% less fat, 75% less sat fat than the original recipe. So many scrumptious layers with so much less fat--enjoy!

"Healthified" Layered Vegetable Salad

From EatingWell

This Japanese inspired cool, crisp salad is as elegant and well balanced as it is simple.

Japanese Cucumber Salad

From EatingWell

Cultivated dandelion greens are a bit milder than their wild cousins, but they still have some bite -- easily tamed with bacon and cheese in this salad.

Dandelion Salad with Goat Cheese & Tomato Dressing

From Betty Crocker

Wheat berries are whole, unprocessed kernels of wheat. Look for wheat berries in the cereal, self-serve bulk foods or natural-foods section of your supermarket.

Wheat Berry Salad

From Swanson Broth & Stock

This flavorful vegetable salad uses chicken broth instead of oil to make a lighter and tastier dressing for the veggies. It's a fabulous make-ahead side dish that can be used to complement menus year round.

Marinated Vegetables

From Ladies' Home Journal

Jicama is a root vegetable with a crunchy white flesh and a light, sweet flavor. It tastes great with the oranges, red onion, and cumin seed in this side salad.

Jicama and Orange Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Accent a frozen vegetable mix with flavorful wedges of fresh fennel and toasted sesame seed.

Festive Sesame Vegetables for 12

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Slivered Red Pepper, Carrot & Snap Pea Salad

From Ladies' Home Journal

A mixture of fresh herbs is used in place of lettuce for this vegetable side salad.

Spring Vegetable Herb Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Boost the nutty flavor by toasting walnuts in the oven until golden for this colorful vegetable salad. Try it if you are on a diabetic diet.

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

From Food & Wine

This elegant, crunchy salad includes vitamin-and-mineral-packed beets, turnips and fennel, plus protein-rich eggs. Barbara Lynch tosses the shaved vegetables with vinegar and olive oil until they're slightly pickled.

Pickled Vegetable Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs

From Midwest Living

Hard-boiled eggs, radishes, and cheese make this salad work as either a side dish or a light main dish.

Asparagus Salad

From Taste of the South

Roasted Pumpkin-Seed Salad

From Midwest Living

A tarragon vinaigrette dresses this side-dish salad, which is based on five root veggies. It adds bright color to your plate and nutrients to your diet.

Harvest Root Vegetable Salad

From Family Circle

Mild-tasting hearts of palm and avocado pair up for a delicious side-dish salad. The sweet-tart passion fruit dressing bestows an exotic tropical beat.

Hearts of Palm Salad with Passion Fruit Dressing

From Better Homes and Gardens

Velvety creme frache adds a delicate tang to the dressing in this delicious salad recipe. Prepare in less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

Butter Lettuce Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

This vegetable side dish is a good low-calorie dish to serve with beef or chicken.

Triple Green Bean Salad

From Taste of the South

Carrot-Raisin Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Toss a medley of vegetables with corkscrew macaroni and a ginger-soy sauce for a make-ahead salad. The Asian-style dressing sets it apart from the usual potluck fare.

Ginger-Peanut Pasta Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

This fall side salad could also be a main dish at lunch. Serve with hearty whole grain bread for a more filling meal.

Roasted Pumpkin Kabob Salad

From Food & Wine

This clever recipe uses sweet-tart tangerines two ways: Sections of fruit are tossed into the salad, and tangerine juice flavors the vinaigrette.

Beet Salad with Tangerines

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Chopped Mexican Salad with Roasted Peppers, Corn, Tomatoes & Avocado

From EatingWell

The salty, lemony and spicy flavors make each cauliflower floret "pop" in your mouth. This chilled salad is a great accompaniment for a sandwich, grilled meats or even pot roast.

Tangy Cauliflower Salad

From EatingWell

An easy salad to serve with grilled chicken or steak for supper or on a bed of greens for a satisfying lunch. Substitute white beans or chickpeas for the black-eyed peas if you prefer.

Cucumber & Black-Eyed Pea Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

This spicy soup packs a nutritious punch from the vegetables while skimping on calories and fat.

Garden Vegetable Gazpacho