Thursday, February 9, 2023

Dash Diet Salad Recipes

Check out some of the most popular Dash Diet Salad Recipes along with 5 of the best Dash Diet Salad dressing recipes- with an emphasis on being low in sodium.



Skinny Tuna Melt

A tuna melt turns an ordinary tuna sandwich into an extraordinary one. It makes a super quick and easy lunch and is absolutely delicious.

 Compliment this lunch with an apple and a side salad. Use spinach or kale, add a few cherry tomatoes and mix lightly with low fat Thousand Island dressing used in the tuna melt. Quick and easy, lunch is served.

Ingredients: 
6 ounces white tuna packed in water, drained
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup low fat Russian or Thousand Island salad dressing
2 whole-wheat English muffins, split
3 ounces reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, grated
black pepper to taste
 
Preparation: 
Preheat broiler. Combine tuna, celery, onion and salad dressing. Season with pepper. Toast English muffin halves. Place split-side-up on baking sheet and top each with 1/4 of tuna mixture. Broil 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Top with cheese and return to broiler until cheese is melted, about 1 minute longer.
Serves 4

Nutrition Information: 

Per serving: 210 calories, 6 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 20 g carbohydrates, 19 g protein, 3 g fiber, 417 mg sodium, 157 mg potassium, 17 mg magnesium, 185 mg calcium.





Get some of my most popular Dash diet Salad Dressing Recipes.


Citrus Salad

Fresh citrus fruits like oranges, pink grapefruit, limes and clementines make this coconut salad pop with color. 

Dress it in a little olive oil and snappy Dijon mustard.

Ingredients


  • 3 oranges
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon
  • ¼ cup Virgin olive oil
  • 2 heads butter lettuce, torn
  • 1 pink grapefruit, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 clementines, peeled and separated into segments
  • ½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon Chia Seeds

    Directions
For the dressing, squeeze juice from 1 orange and transfer to a small bowl. Whisk in mustard, tarragon and the oil. Peel and slice remaining oranges.


Ingredients
Toss lettuce with dressing; gently toss in citrus slices and segments. Arrange on platter. Top with toasted coconut.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Beet Salad

Beets are a wonderful vegetable especially for lowering your blood pressure levels. They are full of healthy nutrient and fiber; they are a super food that shouldn’t be overlooked if you are on the Dash Diet.

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  • Beets
  • Olive oil
  • Grated carrot
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Garlic
  • Pepper
  •  Gorgonzola Cheese

Directions

Boil the beets until they become tender. Pull off skin under cold running water. 
Chop them and toss lightly with olive oil, grated carrot, balsamic vinegar, garlic and pepper. Crumble Gorgonzola cheese on top for extra flavor.


Friday, January 20, 2023

Dash Diet Seafood Recipes

 Here are some of my favorite ash Diet Seafood Friendly recipes. Dash diet fish tacos, some Cajun Spicy Salmon Patties and some Sweet salmon with carrots and Chilly Lime Salmon with Peppers and Potatoes.



DASH Diet Tacos with Cilantro -  Lime  -Tilapia 

These Cilantro Lime Tilapia Tacos Are Fresh Tasting And A Healthier Version Of The Traditional Beef Taco.

Ingredients:


1 pound tilapia filets, rinsed and patted dry
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
2 cups diced tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic. Mix well.
Place tilapia in the skillet and cook until the flesh starts to flake.
Add jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice.
Sauté over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, breaking up the fish to get everything mixed well.

Season to taste with a little cracked pepper.

Meanwhile, heat tortillas on a skillet a few minutes on each side to warm.
Serve a little over ¼ cup of fish on each warmed tortilla with two slices of avocado.
Split 1/4 cup of shredded cabbage and 1 tablespoon of low-fat or fat free sour cream (optional) between 2 tacos.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Makes 4 Servings (2 Tacos per Serving)

Nutritional Info Per Serving (With Sour Cream) 427 calories, 12 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 45 g carbs, 35 g protein, 5 g fiber, 142 mg sodium, 60 mg calcium


Cajun Spicy Salmon Patties

Salmon has a rich flavor to it and when you spice them up with a little of my Cajun Spice Mix, then they are delicious.

Ingredients


  • 1 1/2 lb. salmon fillets, skin on and deboned
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Spice Mix
  • 2 green onions, root ends trimmed, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 white onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or basil
  • Zest of 1 lemon, plus 1/2 lemon for squeezing
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 Tbsp chickpea flour, or 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

    Directions

Preheat oven to 375dg F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking pan. Bake until the fish turns light pink, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Once cool enough to handle, peel off and discard the salmon skin. Put a fresh piece of parchment on the baking pan.

Using two forks flake the cooked salmon into small pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, green onions, white onions, cilantro, lemon zest, egg, and chickpea flour. Stir to combine. Make small salmon patties, 2 1/2 inches wide, using about 1/2 cup of the mixture per patty. Place the patties in the prepared baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or overnight, to help the patties firm up for successful frying.

When ready to cook, line a large plate with paper towels. In a large skillet, heat 2 to 3 Tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat until the oil begins to ripple. Carefully put two patties into the skillet and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the patties and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the patties to the prepared plate. Discard any browned bits from the skillet and repeat with the remaining patties, adding more oil and adjusting the heat as needed. Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of dressing.


SWEET SALMON with CINNAMON CARROTS

This sweet crusted salmon with maple-spiced carrots is ready in just 30 minutes and cooked in one pan has 510 mg of sodium with 1 fish fillet and ½ cup of carrots portion size.

INGREDIENTS (4 people)


4 frozen of fresh Salmon fillets

1 lb. carrots, diagonally cut into ¼ inch slices

¼ cup pure maple syrup

½ teaspoon pumpkin spice mix

8 multi grain saltine crackers

3 tablespoon roasted pumpkin seeds

DIRECTION

Thaw fish, if frozen. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with foil; set aside.

Combine carrots, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, and the pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl. Arrange the carrots on one-half of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, rinse the fish; pat dry with paper towels. Combine crushed crackers, 3 tablespoons of the pumpkin seeds, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Brush the top of the fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Sprinkle with the cracker mixture, pressing to adhere. Place the fish in the baking pan next to the carrots. Lightly coat the top of the fish with cooking spray. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and the carrots are tender.

To serve, divide the carrots among dinner plates and sprinkle with the remaining 2 teaspoons pumpkin seeds. Top with the salmon.

Chili Lime Salmon with Peppers and Potatoes

A simple but tasty Chili Lime Salmon and toss in some peppers and potatoes to make this quick and easy one pan dinner.

Ingredients 

1 ½ lbs. of Wild Salmon, skinned and cut into 4 portions

2 Medium size bell peppers (green or red)

1 lime, zested

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoon chili powder. ½ teaspoon ground pepper

2 tablespoon f Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 pound of potatoes, cut into ¾ inch slices

 

Directions

Pre heat oven 425degrees F.

Toss potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Transfer to the prepared pan and roast for 15 minutes.

 

Meanwhile, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, lime zest and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Place bell peppers in the medium bowl and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 tablespoon of the spice mixture; toss well to coat. Coat the salmon with the remaining spice mixture.

 

After 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Add the peppers and stir to combine. Roast for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven; move some of the vegetables over and add the salmon to the pan. Roast until the salmon is just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.

Serving Size: 1 1/4 cup vegetables & 1 piece fish Protein 35.4g, Sodium 516.6 mg

 


Thursday, January 5, 2023

Top 5 Dash Diet Salad Recipes


There are so many great Salad recipes but not all of them are good for you when you are on the Dash Diet, but after some research here are the Top 5 Dash Diet Salad recipes plus 5 of the best Dash Diet Salad Recipes for you to enjoy.





Salad Bar Options you can enjoy, some families have difficulty setting up the same salads day after day, and here are some of my favorites that are allowed on the Dash Diet Phase 2 only.



Ingredients

  • 8 oz mixed baby greens
  • Sautéed Chicken Breast
  • Spiced Baked Chickpeas
  • Teriyaki Baked Tofu
  • 1 cup nut mix, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup seeds, variety
  • 4 to 6 oz crumbled cheese
  • 4 to 6 oz sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup tart cherries or cranberries, dried
  • 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate arils
  • 1 large navel orange
  • 2 mandarin oranges
  • 1 Granny Smith apple

Provide bowls of the nuts. 

Set out bowls of seeds.
  
Set out the various types of cheese. 

Peel the navel orange and cut between membranes to separate into segments. Peel the mandarin oranges and separate into segments. Core and cut the apple into bite-size pieces. 

Set these fruits out with the others. 

Walnut and Pea Salad

Here is a heart healthy salad that is so simple to make.


Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Dash Diet Grilling Recipes

DASH Diet Grilling Recipes

The secret to Dash Diet Grilling recipes is the great marinades and rubs, when rosemary or turmeric are added to hamburger meat, the total HCA’s is decreased. 

These spices add so much flavor to your meal, but they also add valuable antioxidants that can help to thwart cancer and may also help in reducing the aches and pains.



Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Bowl

This recipe is full of flavor that is so filling and tasty this recipe makes 2 servings.

Ingredients



1 cup cooked brown rice
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium avocado, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
2 Tbsp avocado oil, olive oil
Ground black pepper
1 large corn on the cob

Description

In a large bowl combine the shrimp with garlic, oil sea salt and pepper.
Preheat grill to medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook, for about 2 minutes on each side.

Meanwhile, brush avocado and corn with a tiny bit of oil. Add it to the grill and cook flipping once, until charred, only 1-2 minutes for the avocado and about 10 minutes for the corn; season with pepper, to taste. Once cooked, and slightly cooled, cut the corn from the cob.

Divide the cooked rice between 2 bowls. Add lime juice, salt, pepper and cilantro. Mix to combine.

Top each bowl equally with shrimp, avocado, corn and tomatoes.

Dash Diet Chili Pineapple Shrimp

This tasty Sweet Chili Pineapple shrimp is so easy to throw together, you’ll be skewering chunks of pineapple and raw shrimp and serving your grilled skewers drizzled with a delicious, homemade sweet chili sauce using things like coconut milk, hot pepper sauce, and lime juice.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup pineapple, diced
  • 2 tbsp. tobacco sauce
  • 2 tbsp. Sriracha sauce
  • 2 tbsp. fresh pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp. chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • Metal or wood skewers
Add a little freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

In a bowl, combine the Tabasco sauce, pineapple juice, coconut milk, lime juice, and chili flakes; season with pepper to taste.

Skewer the shrimp and pineapple alternatively on metal or wood skewers.

If using wooden skewers make sure to soak them in water for a few minutes beforehand.

Brush the skewers with the coconut-pineapple sauce generously.

Grill the skewers 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Serve the shrimp skewers with the remaining sauce.

Dash Diet Grilled Salmon


Description
Gluten-free BBQ Salmon BLT Salad has a homemade smoky-sweet salmon rub and is ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients


2, 6 oz salmon filets
1/2 lemon or lime
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 slices turkey bacon
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 avocado, chopped
Your favorite mixed leafy greens
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add smoked paprika, chia seeds, and pepper to a small dish then mix to combine and set aside.
  2. Place turkey bacon in a large, cold cast iron or other oven safe skillet then turn heat to medium and cook until bacon is crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain then chop when cool. Remove all but 1 Tablespoon bacon grease from the skillet then turn heat up to medium-high.
  3. Squeeze lemon juice over salmon then sprinkle seasoning mix generously on top and rub in lightly. Add salmon to skillet skin side up then sauté for 2 minutes. Flip then sauté for 3 minutes, and then place the entire skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 6 minutes.
  4. Divide lettuce between two plates then top with chopped bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and BBQ salmon. 
  5.  Serve with your favorite salad dressing (I recommend Italian, balsamic vinaigrette, or Basil Vinaigrette. )


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Dash Diet Salad Recipes

Check out some of the most popular Dash Diet Salad Recipes along with 5 of the best Dash Diet Salad dressing recipes- with an emphasis on ...