5 the lite side Recipes

chick peas, rinsed and drained, minced garlic (or to taste), sesame tahini, reduced sodium vegetable broth or water, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of vegeta or mrs. dash

side salmon, small bones removed, lite olive oil, chives, chopped, shallot, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, fresh dill, chopped, salt & pepper, dried fine herbs, dry white wine, lemon wedge (to garnish )

light multi-grain english muffins, egg substitute, low-fat milk, salt, pepper, shredded 2% mexican cheese blend , 4 oz (kraft), light sour cream, chili lime salsa

shrimp, peeled, tails removed & cooked (i used ex large, but large will work fine, use what is on sale, and take advantage of the seafood co), head napa cabbage, thin sliced (i used a mix of napa and romaine, but use what you enjoy best, the napa is just very good with this ), romaine lettuce hearts , rough chopped, cucumber , cut in half lengthwise and then very thin sliced in half moons (i happen to love , but depending on the size, use as much as you want), onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced (i prefer a vidalia or fl sweet onion), bean sprouts, rinsed and drained (but if available, 15 oz, or about 2 cups of fresh bean sprouts), red pepper , thin sliced in matchsticks (optional), water chestnuts, rinsed, drained and rough chopped, chow mein noodles (1 to 1 1/2 in the salad, and as much as you want as a garnish), kraft toasted asian sesame dressing , you can also serve more on the side if necessary and see the note below on dressing substitutes (lite or regular version), scallion, fine diced (optional), toasted sesame seeds (optional)