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Side Dishes

Watermelon salad

Watermelon Salad With Mint and Cilantro

Toasted pumpkin seeds and crumbled feta round out this fresh, herb-filled salad.
By Rebecca Katz
Lunch & DinnerSalads
a bowl of apple sauce on a rustic cutting board

Apple Sauce

A great kid-friendly dish that small hands can easily help prepare.
By Andrew Zimmern
Side DishesSnacks
Roasted Strawberries With Mint

Roasted Strawberries With Mint

Serve these maple-syrup-roasted strawberries by themselves, or layered in a yogurt parfait.
By Rebecca Katz
Desserts & TreatsSide Dishes
Lemon Blueberry Quinoa

Lemon-Blueberry Quinoa Tabbouleh

Mint and lemon pair nicely with the blueberries in this fruity tabbouleh.
By Rebecca Katz
Lunch & DinnerSalads
Arugula-Fennel-Salad-With-Berries-and-Lemony-Balsamic-Vinaigrette

Arugula-Fennel Salad With Berries and Lemony Balsamic Vinaigrette

Sliced almonds add a nutty crunch to this bright summer salad.
By Rebecca Katz
Lunch & DinnerSalads
Zucchini-and-Olive Muffins

Zucchini-and-Olive Muffins

Shredded zucchini helps keep the muffin light, fluffy and super moist.
By Rebecca Katz
BreakfastLunch & Dinner
Grilled Balsamic Zucchini

Grilled Balsamic Zucchini

Sliced zucchini are brushed with garlicky, balsamic-vinegar dressing, grilled, and topped with chopped basil.
By Rebecca Katz
Side Dishes
Spiralized Zucchini Puttanesca

Spiralized Zucchini Puttanesca

Lightly sautéed zucchini noodles are tossed with spicy puttanesca sauce and topped with grated Parm.
By Rebecca Katz
Lunch & DinnerSalads
a pan of roasted asparagus

The Perfect Roasted Asparagus

Andrew Zimmern's creative take on roasted asparagus involves cremini mushrooms and fresh thyme.
By Andrew Zimmern
Side Dishes
Lemony Lentil Quinoa Salad

Lemony Lentil Quinoa Salad

A zingy Mediterranean lentil salad with cucumbers, fresh mint, and crumbled goat or feta cheese.
By Rebecca Katz
Lunch & DinnerSalads
Basic Lentils

Basic Lentils

This simple recipe works for any type of lentil. Try presoaking the lentils, which makes them easier to digest and increases nutrient availability.
By Rebecca Katz
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
Lentils With Roasted Beets

Lentils With Roasted Beets

This vibrant beet-and-lentil salad can also be served warm over arugula or spinach.
By Rebecca Katz
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
Asian Sweet-and-Sour Sesame Cabbage and Kale

Asian Sweet-and-Sour Sesame Cabbage and Kale

Fresh ginger, tamari, lime juice, and maple syrup liven up this Asian slaw.
By Rebecca Katz
Lunch & DinnerSalads
Simple Sautéed Greens

Simple Sautéed Greens

Got three to five minutes? Then you have time to make these garlicky dark leafy greens.
By Rebecca Katz
Lunch & DinnerSalads
Mediterranean Greens

Mediterranean Greens With Feta, Mint, Olives, and Currants

These Greek-inspired citrus-dressed greens combine salty, sweet, and sour ingredients.
By Rebecca Katz
Lunch & DinnerSalads
roasted artichokes with a wedge of lemon

Roasted Artichokes and New Potatoes with Lemon and Garlic

Pair these artichokes with roasted fish or grilled chicken, or serve on its own with a bracing salad and some cheese as a light lunch or dinner.
By Andrew Zimmern
Side Dishes
Indian Greens

Indian-Spiced Greens with Coconut Milk and Chickpeas

This hearty stew combines Swiss chard, beans, and coconut milk with Indian-inspired flavors like ginger, turmeric, and mustard seeds
By Rebecca Katz
Lunch & DinnerSalads
Curried Chicken Salad

Curried Chicken Salad

Curry powder, tart green apples, and fresh lime juice balance out the sweet raisins in this chicken salad.
By Rebecca Katz
Lunch & DinnerSalads
rainbow kabobs on a metal tray

Rainbow Kabobs

These kabobs showcase fresh, seasonal veggies, with this recipe doubling as a fun activity to do with your kids. Try making with our suggested ingredients or customize with your favorite rainbow-colored veggies.
By The Life Time Foundation Team
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
a bowl of cinnamon applesauce

Cinnamon Applesauce

Try using a variety of apples to add a more complex flavor to this two-ingredient snack.
By The Life Time Foundation Team
Side DishesSnacks
a plate of wild rice orange salad served over sliced squash

Wild Rice Orange Salad

This citrusy recipe was provided by The Lunch Box, a free resource for schools that recieves funding from the Life Time Foundation.
By The Life Time Foundation Team
Lunch & DinnerSalads
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