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1,231 recipes

Mackerel pasta salad Niçoise-style

Conchiglie, green beans, cannellini beans and flaked tinned mackerel are tossed in a mustard and red wine vinegar dressing with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, capers and parsley. Optional boiled eggs, halved and laid over the top, finish the salad Niçoise-style.

FrenchSalad1 hrServes 4399 kcalDairy-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mackerel

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites, soup

HB-7525 · Hand-built original

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Mackerel pasta salad Niçoise-style

A Niçoise-inspired pasta salad built on conchiglie, tinned mackerel and cannellini beans with green beans, cucumber, tomatoes, olives and capers in a sharp mustard dressing. It is filling enough to serve as a light meal on its own.

Light meals & snacks1 hrServes 4399 kcalDairy-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-7526 · Hand-built original

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Mango Salad

Chunks of ripe mango and avocado with cherry tomatoes and red onion under a citrus-honey dressing, finished with baby greens.

KoreanSaladVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: mango

Pairs well with: grilled chicken, shrimp, toast, sparkling water

HB-16258 · Hand-built original

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Maple sweet potato salad - with whipped tahini and crispy chickpeas

Maple-roasted sweet potato wedges are piled onto yogurt and tahini whipped into a soft sauce, then finished with crispy spiced chickpeas, a spicy maple drizzle, pistachios and coriander. It works as a statement side or a substantial meat-free main.

MIddle eastern vibes, WesternSide, vegetarian main55 minServes 5801 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-7555 · Hand-built original

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Marinated chicken with asparagus salad

A whole spatchcocked chicken roasted in a green herb, mustard and lemon marinade, served with a warm asparagus, almond and salad-leaf salad.

Main course13 hrServes 6211 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-14434 · Hand-built original

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Marinated Vegetarian Pasta Salad

Roasted capsicum, eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, onion and asparagus are tossed hot in a lemon and herb dressing so they absorb it as they marinate, then folded through curly pasta with feta. The salad keeps for four to five days and is served at room temperature.

WesternMains, Side Dish1 hr 15 minServes 8186 kcalLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: eggplant

HB-7564 · Hand-built original

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Marinated venison salad with ricotta and fried polenta

Slices of spice-marinated venison loin, charred after roasting, served on onion marmalade with dressed candy beetroot, spoonfuls of ricotta and crisp fried polenta cubes.

Main course3 hrServes 6241 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cinnamon

HB-17633 · Hand-built original

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Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce and Dill Salad)

Chopped romaine and escarole with parsley, dill, green onions, cucumber and feta, dressed simply with red wine vinegar and olive oil.

GreekSalad, Side Dish10 minServes 731 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: romaine

HB-4469 · Hand-built original

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Masa Fried Chicken with Limey Cabbage Slaw

Crisp chicken pieces fried in a spiced masa harina batter, served over a lime-drenched cabbage slaw with cucumber, red onion, serrano and a finish of sour cream and herbs.

4 servings482 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-17266 · Hand-built original

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Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

Cooked brown rice tossed with tomato, cucumber, red onion, rocket, herbs and black olives in a lemon and Dijon dressing, crowned with pan-fried halloumi.

Mediterranean, WesternSide Dish, Side Salad55 minServes 8331 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-7592 · Hand-built original

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Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad is a Mediterranean, Western side salad built around note. Ready in 15 min.

Mediterranean, WesternSide Salad15 minServes 4113 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ¾ oz lebanese

HB-1475 · Hand-built original

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Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Cooked green lentils tossed with cucumber, tomatoes, hearts of palm and mint in a lime, garlic and Dijon dressing.

MediterraneanSalad40 minServes 4475 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-11796 · Hand-built original

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Mediterranean salad

A chopped chickpea salad with cucumber, green pepper, olives and feta in a grated-tomato, lemon and oregano dressing.

Side dishes30 minServes 4396 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: tomato

HB-14483 · Hand-built original

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Mega Italian Salad

A large Italian-style salad of romaine, tomatoes, olives and croutons with a Parmesan vinaigrette.

American-Italian, ItalianSide Salad25 minServes 6226 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: white sandwich bread

HB-3660 · Hand-built original

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Melon Salad with Citrus Honey Mint Dressing

A cool, refreshing melon salad of watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew balls dressed with citrus, honey and fresh mint — made for hot summer days.

AmericanSalad, Side Dish15 minServes 455 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: watermelon

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-17702 · Hand-built original

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Mexican-style salad

A vegan salad of sweetcorn, black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes and quick-pickled red onion with cumin, chilli, coriander and lime, served over Little Gem lettuce leaves.

MexicanSide dishes30 minServes 4–6 as a side176 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: small red onion

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-7609 · Hand-built original

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Middle Eastern Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Sauce

A tray of roasted autumn vegetables with za'atar and pine nuts under a lemony tahini sauce.

Middle EasternLight Meal, Salad, Side40 minServes 2865 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-14519 · Hand-built original

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Middle Eastern Shirazi Salad

A finely chopped salad of Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and green bell pepper with cilantro, parsley and mint, dressed with olive oil, lime and sumac.

MediterraneanSalad10 minServes 4106 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-11533 · Hand-built original

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Middle Eastern Spiced Chickpea Salad

Chickpeas coated in cumin, allspice and cardamom and fried until their spice crust sets, served over cucumber, tomato, red onion and herbs with a lemon and sherry vinegar dressing.

Middle EasternLunch, Salad, Vegan10 minServes 4121 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chickpea

HB-7612 · Hand-built original

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Miso Lime Cucumber Salad

A crisp salad of thinly sliced Persian cucumbers and shallots with cilantro and chopped peanuts, dressed with a lime, ginger and white miso dressing.

AmericanSide10 minServes 4287 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-11812 · Hand-built original

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Mixed bean salad

A no-cook pantry salad of mixed beans, celery, tomato, and fresh herbs in a sharp Dijon and white wine vinegar dressing.

Side dishes30 minServes 2236 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: spring onions

HB-14546 · Hand-built original

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Mixed Berry Salad with Honey Lime Poppyseed Dressing

A fresh fruit salad of watermelon, cherries, strawberries and blueberries tossed in a honey, lime and poppyseed dressing.

AmericanSide10 minServes 4270 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: seedless watermelon

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-11820 · Hand-built original

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Moroccan Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

A no-cook chicken salad bound with Greek yogurt and tahini and warmed with turmeric, cinnamon and cumin. Dried cherries, green onion, fresh herbs and toasted pecans fold through the diced chicken.

MoroccanSalad0 min4 servings303 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: chicken breast

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-7655 · Hand-built original

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Mortadella Wedge Salad

Iceberg wedges with mortadella, pickled jalapeños and herbs tucked between their leaves, dressed with a lemony buttermilk and sour cream dressing. A steakhouse salad with an Italian accent.

4 servings172 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: lettuce

HB-18397 · Hand-built original

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Moussaka with fennel salad

Layers of roasted potato and aubergine with cinnamon-spiced lamb mince in tomato and red wine, under an egg-enriched pecorino béchamel. A shaved fennel salad with a feta and yoghurt dressing is served alongside.

GreekMain course2 hr 30 minServes 6214 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: lamb

Pairs well with: mint sauce, roasted potatoes, couscous, ratatouille, tzatziki

HB-7658 · Hand-built original

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Need-More-Fiber Lentil Salad

Need-More-Fiber Lentil Salad is a dish built around lentil. It takes 45 minutes (plus soaking) in total and makes 4 servings.

45 min4 servings339 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: lentil

HB-1557 · Hand-built original

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