Hearty Tex Mex Gluten Free Salad with Mango & Feta Cheese

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This version of the tex mex favorite salad is gluten free and hearty enough to fill your family or guests without being high in fat. It is all up to you on the final calories when you add your dressing. Serve it as is, or serve it on a bed of baby greens or your favorite lettuce. Add a bit of heat by adding salsa or spicy peppers. You can also add a bit of hot sauce to your favorite creamy dressing. Continue reading “Hearty Tex Mex Gluten Free Salad with Mango & Feta Cheese”

Strawberry Tomato Salsa (Naturally Gluten Free)

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If you are seeking a refreshing summer recipe, this strawberry tomato salsa is it! It is often served with fish, however, you can also serve it with chicken or pork. It makes a great dip for tortilla chips or serve it as a salad atop a bed of baby greens. Either way you serve it, those who have never tried it, usually thoroughly enjoy it. Continue reading “Strawberry Tomato Salsa (Naturally Gluten Free)”

Easy Vegetable Gluten Free Pasta Salad

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Summer time or winter time, a room temperature salad is perfect. This easy gluten free pasta salad is great at picnics as you can remove it from the ice chest to reach room temperature when you first arrive. When serving it at home you can do the same thing or serve it as soon as you make it. Use your favorite salad dressing, though I recommend Italian. I have included a link to my article on Answers.com which lists several gluten free salad dressing brands and flavors. Continue reading “Easy Vegetable Gluten Free Pasta Salad”

Lower-Fat Gluten Free Coleslaw

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Memorial Day is coming up soon, and classic dishes like coleslaw are often served. Whether you are having a barbecue, a picnic, or just eating in, this gluten free coleslaw recipe will fit the menu well. It is lower in fat than most coleslaw recipes as I use a bit of fat-free/non-fat Greek yogurt to substitute some of the mayonnaise. If you are on a dairy-free diet, feel free to use plain dairy-free yogurt. For others not needing a low-fat recipe, use all mayonnaise. Meanwhile, you may consider this recipe for Mother’s Day, as well. Continue reading “Lower-Fat Gluten Free Coleslaw”

Toasted Hemp Seeds Recipe for Bread and Salads

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If you like a little crunch and a nutty flavor in your gluten free whole grain bread, this recipe for toasted hemp seeds will be a perfect fit for you. It’s very easy to do and takes very little time. You can toast any seeds, but hemp seeds in particular need to be toasted, as they are hard seeds. Other seeds such as sesame seeds don’t need to be toasted. You can use toasted hemp seeds not only on the tops of your bread, but inside, as well. Now, get to baking some gluten free bread!

The different types of seeds to use in your gluten free bread include hemp, flax, poppy, sesame, sunflower, and pumpkin. Continue reading “Toasted Hemp Seeds Recipe for Bread and Salads”

Caramelized Pears and Chicken Recipe (Naturally Gluten Free)

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Springtime always has me anticipating summertime. As our weather becomes warmer there are days when you just don’t want to be in the kitchen. Add in weeknights after a long day at work, and you also need something fast and easy to make. Cooking chicken breasts, whether it’s broiled, grilled, or cooked on the stove top is a quick solution.  If finding new ways to present or pair chicken is something you’re interested in, then this naturally gluten free chicken recipe is for you. It’s easy, elegant, low-carb, satisfying, and delicious. Continue reading “Caramelized Pears and Chicken Recipe (Naturally Gluten Free)”

Gluten Free Waldorf Salad

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I thought you’d appreciate a choice of a different salad for your Easter dinner. Apples are always refreshing, and the well known waldorf salad is always a bit hit. It was created by a chef at the old Waldorf Hotel, which later became the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. I have written this recipe so that you may control the amount of dressing used. Add as little or as much lettuce as you desire. Some individuals enjoy their waldorf salad heavily coated with dressing, while others only like a tad bit of dressing. If you decide to use yogurt to make a gluten free waldorf salad, ensure your yogurt is gluten free. Meanwhile, if you haven’t ever tried one, now’s the time. You can impress your guests with very little effort. Continue reading “Gluten Free Waldorf Salad”

Gluten Free Broccoli Salad with Bacon

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This recipe can be made naturally gluten free, though I chose to add bacon, which you’ll need to ensure is gluten free. I love this gluten free broccoli salad, as it you can make it a number of ways….add shredded cheese, carrots, use almonds or walnuts, kick it up a notch with a spicy salad dressing, and more. I’ve listed a brand of bacon and bacon bits that are gluten free, but you can check out the Gluten Free Products List to find more. If you desire a dairy-free creamy dressing trying creaming avocado with a vinaigrette. I hope you enjoy this recipe. Continue reading “Gluten Free Broccoli Salad with Bacon”

Warm Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

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In Day 9 of the Authors’ Gluten-Free Recipes and KitchenAid Pro Stand Mixer Giveaway Event, Robert Rose Inc Publishers present one of the amazing gluten free recipes from 500 Best Quinoa Recipes by Camilla V. Saulsbury. Quinoa salads are very popular among gluten free dieters, and I have never been a big fan of them, however, this is one of my exceptions! Flavor bursts out from almost every ingredient. I hope you enjoy it! Continue reading “Warm Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Crispy Chickpeas”

Colorful Gluten Free Quinoa Salad

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I’m not one big on quinoa salad, as I usually enjoy my food either cold or hot. And most of the gluten free quinoa salad recipes I’ve tried are not flavorful enough for me. I finally got this recipe right, though. The pineapple really makes this dish flavorful, so much that I didn’t even need a dressing. You can always top it with lemon, though, for even more flavor, or even your favorite salad dressing. In addition, if you replace the corn with other vegetables, you can makes this dish not only gluten free, but corn-free and grain-free. I hope you enjoy this recipe, as it brings a lot of color to the table. Continue reading “Colorful Gluten Free Quinoa Salad”