Tag: English Cucumber

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Cucumber Sandwich

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 tablespoon low-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon sliced fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread ⅓ cup thinly sliced English cucumber Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Stir cream cheese, yogurt, chives, dill and pepper together […]

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Smoky Chopped Sesame Ginger Salmon Salad

Salmon: I like to use fresh salmon for this recipe. We marinate it in a few select seasonings before tossing it on the grill. Honey: there’s honey in the marinade for the salmon as well as the sesame ginger dressing Soy Sauce: Soy sauce adds a deep umami flavor profile to the marinade and the […]

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Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups

Crisp, delicate butter lettuce leaves have a cup shape that’s perfect for holding the sweet-and-savory ground turkey mixture and crunchy, colorful vegetables. The key is not to weigh down the cups with too much filling so they don’t tear. Add some heat with crushed red pepper or a diced red Fresno chile. The sugar here […]

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Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

Simple, fresh, and perfectly portioned for two, this main dish salad is great for a quiet weeknight. Just you? Enjoy the second portion for lunch tomorrow; it will hold up nicely. Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Cooking spray 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and […]

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Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups

Crisp, delicate butter lettuce leaves have a cup shape that’s perfect for holding the sweet-and-savory ground turkey mixture and crunchy, colorful vegetables. The key is not to weigh down the cups with too much filling so they don’t tear. Add some heat with crushed red pepper or a diced red Fresno chile. The sugar here […]

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Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

Simple, fresh, and perfectly portioned for two, this main dish salad is great for a quiet weeknight. Just you? Enjoy the second portion for lunch tomorrow; it will hold up nicely. Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Cooking spray 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and […]

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Open-Faced Pastrami Omelet on Pumpernickel

What Makes It Great: The old-school deli-shop flavors of pumpernickel, pastrami, horseradish, and whole-grain mustard are irresistible–in a package much lighter than a full deli pileup. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled English cucumber 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 3/8 teaspoon freshly […]

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Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

Simple, fresh, and perfectly portioned for two, this main dish salad is great for a quiet weeknight. Just you? Enjoy the second portion for lunch tomorrow; it will hold up nicely. Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Cooking spray 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and […]

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Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

Simple, fresh, and perfectly portioned for two, this main dish salad is great for a quiet weeknight. Just you? Enjoy the second portion for lunch tomorrow; it will hold up nicely. Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Cooking spray 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and […]

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Open-Faced Pastrami Omelet on Pumpernickel

What Makes It Great: The old-school deli-shop flavors of pumpernickel, pastrami, horseradish, and whole-grain mustard are irresistible–in a package much lighter than a full deli pileup. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled English cucumber 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 3/8 teaspoon freshly […]