Food and Fitness

A colorful salad to accompany your holiday meal. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Gina Halbedel, Ambulatory Services, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA 

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 each red, yellow and orange bell peppers, sliced
• ½ c. red wine vinegar
• ½ c. baby portobello mushrooms, sliced...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A burst of freshness with sweet, tangy and savory flavors. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Jay Cyr, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. 

Serves 4

Ingredients

Salad

• 4 c. of spinach
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, peeled and diced
• ¼ c. of feta cheese...