Like all beans and legumes, lentils are an excellent source of protein. Unlike the others, lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. For an easy, healthy, quick meal, try this lentil salad recipe with onions and rosemary.

I served this warm white bean salad at a dinner party and more than half the guests wanted the recipe. It is absolutely delicious and very easy to make.

Homemade croutons are a snap to make!

This red, white, and green Christmas salad will help spread Christmas cheer.

An easy recipe for a delicious and protein-packed salad: lentil feta walnut salad.

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Porcini, fennel, and vanilla oil make a simple but stunning salad.

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Or fall salad, if you prefer. A colorful and flavorful salad to enjoy when the weather changes and the leaves begin to fall.

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Chickpeas or tofu can be used in place of the traditional tuna fish or anchovies for this vegetarian salade niçoise recipe.

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This is a very simple but lovely dish. Kids will especially like making their own rice salad by picking their favorite items.

This delicious, low carb deviled tofu can be spread on celery or bread, or served on a green salad.

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