Skinny Veggie Salad In A Pocket Food

COLORFUL VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and let cool.
• Brush the corn, yellow squash, zucchini, bell pepper and scallions lightly with oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill the corn, turning frequently, until cooked through and the kernels are charred, about 10 minutes. Grill the zucchini and squash slices, turning once, until charred but not mushy, about 2 minutes per side. Grill the pepper slices until they are charred on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Grill the scallions whole, turning them frequently, until charred and soft, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the pesto, olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cut the yellow squash, zucchini and bell peppers into 1/2-inch pieces and add them to the bowl with the dressing. Cut the kernels off the corn and add them to the zucchini; chop the scallions and add them, too. Add the pasta and grape tomatoes and gently toss until everything is coated with the dressing. Add the parsley, toss and season to taste. Serve at room temperature.

SKINNY VEGGIE SALAD IN A POCKET

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine squash, broccoli, tomatoes, olives, and parsley; toss with 2 tablespoons salad dressing. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
• For hummus: In a food processor, combine cannellini beans, the remaining 2 tablespoons salad dressing, mustard, and salt. Cover and process until smooth and spreadable. (Or mash beans with a potato masher or fork. Stir in salad dressing and mustard.)
• Cut pita bread rounds in half crosswise; open pita halves to make pockets. Spread hummus inside each pita pocket. Spoon chilled vegetable mixture into pita pockets.

SKINNY BRIDE'S GUIDE TO LAYERED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place salad greens in large salad bowl. In order given, layer the next seven salad ingredients over greens.
• In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients except cheese until well blended.
• Spoon dressing over salad; sprinkle with cheese.
• Toss salad to coat.

SKINNY LAYERED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place salad greens in large salad bowl. In order given, layer remaining salad ingredients over greens.
• In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients except cheese until well blended. Spoon dressing over salad; sprinkle with cheese. Toss salad to coat.