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The secret to this salad is in the dressing. Enjoy. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Dominika Schmid, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. 

Serves 2

Ingredients

• Salad
• 2 c. spring mix
• 1 small can of corn
• 1/2 c. feta cheese
• 1 c. cherry tomatoes
• Additional items: peppers, cucumber, avocado, nasturtium flowers
• Dressing
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 t Dijon mustard
• Pinch of salt
• 1 t balsamic vinegar
• 2 T olive oil

Directions

Put greens in the bowl. Add other items and mix with dressing right before serving. For the dressing, mince garlic, add salt and Dijon mustard and stir. Add balsamic...

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A great recipe for the tomatoes just coming off the vine. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Debby Bernier, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. 

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 20 grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• Olives of your choice, amount based on your liking
• 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese balls
• ½ c. onions of your choice or scallions, chopped
• ¼ c. fresh parsley or Italian seasoning, if desired
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1/8 c. balsamic vinegar

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. This is a recipe to have fun with and make your own according to your tastes. Optional: Replace oil...

Have some leftover chicken? With just a few ingredients, you can re-purpose it for a healthy lunch. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Frances Lucas, UMass Memorial Medical Center - Marlborough Campus, Marlborough, MA 

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 c. chopped, cooked chicken
• ¼ c. diced celery
• ¼ c. raisins
• ¼ c. fat free plain Greek yogurt
• 1 T mayonnaise made with olive oil
• ¼ t salt
• ¼ t pepper
• Optional stuffing ideas include: carrots, lettuce, sprouts.

Directions

In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve.

Fall crisp apples gives this salad a little sweetness. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Shauna Paskell, Radiation Oncology, UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital, Burbank Campus, Fitchburg, MA 

Serves 2

Ingredients

• ½ c. dried apples
• 4 c. romaine lettuce
• Dried cranberries, as much as desired
• ¼ c. honey roasted peanuts
• 4 oz. chicken, cut into small pieces
• 2 oz. apple balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Directions

Add ingredients together and drizzle with 2 oz. of apple balsamic vinaigrette dressing.