Chapter 17: Completing the Meal: Vegetables and Side Dishes 265
1 Prepare the edamame according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water,
and drain again thoroughly.
2 Combine edamame, corn, red bell pepper, green onion, red onion, parsley, and oregano
or basil in a large bowl. Pour dressing over veggies and toss to coat.Dressing
(^1) ⁄ 4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
(^1) ⁄ 4 teaspoon salt
(^1) ⁄ 4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.
Per serving: Calories 180 (From Fat 60); Fat 7g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 240mg; Carbohydrate 22g
(Dietary Fiber 4g); Protein 9g; Sugar 7g.
T Waldorf Salad
Definitely a crowd pleaser, this apple salad is perfect with fish and chicken dishes.
Although traditional Waldorf salad includes celery, we leave it out because the
combination of fibrous celery and grape skins can cause sticking.
Stage: Regular foods
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours
Yield: 6 servings (^1 ⁄ 2 cup each)
2 cups peeled and chopped Granny Smith apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
(^1) ⁄ 3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
(^1) ⁄ 2 cup halved grapes
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons sugar substitute
Place all ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and mix well. Refrigerate before serving.
Per serving: Calories 90 (From Fat 45); Fat 5g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 70mg; Carbohydrate 10g
(Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 2g; Sugar 7g.