(Makes 4 servings) Summer is in full swing and it’s time for those backyard barbecues, poolside parties or picnics in the park! Whatever the occasion, cool summer salads are a refreshing way to beat the heat. This recipes combines melons — which are in abundance […] read more »

Makes 4 servings 1 pound cooked turkey breast meat ¼ cup chopped celery ¼ cup chopped scallion ¼ cup dried cranberries Dash of cayenne ¼ cup Raspberry Maple Poppy Seed Dressing ½ teaspoon salt Dice turkey breast and toss with vegetables, cranberries, cayenne and dressing. […] read more »

(Makes 4 cups) A perfect salad for a hot summer day. Simple to make and the only thing you have to cook is the orzo. Choose the tastiest tomatoes in season — whether they are the small grape cherry tomatoes, vine-ripened heirloom or other locally […] read more »

(Makes 2 servings) August has arrived and brought with it an abundance of hot days and heirloom tomatoes! This easy to make, no-cook salad is perfect for entertaining or for your own enjoyment. It’s a classic Italian caprese salad with a twist. Heirloom tomatoes come […] read more »

(Makes 1 serving) Summer is the time for easy, yet satisfying entrée salads. Starting with greens such as arugula, spinach or other varieties of lettuce, add your favorite protein, some additional vegetables and top with a sprinkle of cheese and/or nuts. Add a slice of […] read more »

(Makes 4 servings) A favorite entrée served at Green Mountain is something called a Tri-Salad Plate. The star of that combo is the Curry Chicken Salad. Here it’s featured with two other colorful side salads — the Marinated Bean Salad (from our Recipes for Living […] read more »

Highly versatile and nutritious, cannellini beans are a good source of protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates and much more. And they bring out the best in quick salads featuring the late summer/early fall bounty of vegetables such as vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes and sweet red peppers. We […] read more »

(Makes 3-4 servings) Plentiful year-round, tomatoes add summer freshness to this light but hearty meal that features tasty and healthy ingredients to keep us well-fed in more ways than one. It’s a favorite at Green Mountain, even among participants who swear they don’t like beans. […] read more »

This recipe is a modified version of the Summertime Potato Salad in our Recipes for Living cookbook. With fresh green beans in abundance this time of year, this version makes a colorful and tasty accompaniment to your favorite grilled chicken recipe. We have paired it […] read more »

We serve soba noodles regularly at Green Mountain, and our participants love them — especially this Asian-inspired version from award-winning Green Mountain guest chef Trish Morrissey. Serve with grilled salmon and a green vegetable such as snow peas for a fabulously different meal. (Makes 4 […] read more »