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Salmon With Fruit Salsa by Jean Carper

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Cook salmon using your favorite method, then serve on a bed of spinach with tropical fruit salsa! 

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes by Jean Carper

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
It's a snap to prepare the classic mashed sweet potato side dish when you enlist the microwave for assistance! 

Cheesy Artichoke Dip by Jean Carper

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Here's an easy, lower-fat version of warm artichoke-cheese dip. In new research, artichoke hearts tested surprisingly high in antioxidant activity -- even more per cup than strawberries. Garlic and chives are high in antioxidants, too, and fat-free cottage cheese helps keep the fat and calorie counts down. 

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Ginger-Cabbage Salad

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Recent research shows that it's health-savvy to sprinkle herbs and spices in your food all year long. Inspired by a salad at Spices restaurant, Washington, D.C. 

Ginger Carrot Soup by Jean Carper

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Warm up a cool autumn day with a bowl of this fragrant soup. 

Cookie Salad II

Submitted by: Faye 
Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and succulent mandarin orange segments are enfolded in cool and tangy vanilla cream in this crowd-pleasing dessert salad! 

Unique Fruity Green Salad

Submitted by: BARBIET 
A green salad adorned with bananas, avocados, almonds, red onion and mandarin oranges, drizzled with a sweet mustard poppy seed dressing. 

Denise Salad Number One

Submitted by: Denise 
Spicy arugula is tossed with succulent mandarin orange segments, tangy goat's cheese, crunchy sunflower seeds and sweet yellow bell peppers in this elegant and flavorful salad. You can substitute blue cheese for the goat's cheese, if you wish. I usually like to top this with a simple vinaigrette of fresh basil, apple cider vinegar and olive oil. 

Microwave Asparagus Salad

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Fresh asparagus is cooked in the microwave then tossed with nuts and greens and drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing. 

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Chinese Noodle Salad

Submitted by: DGRIFF718 
Sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy ramen noodles, and slivered almonds are tossed with romaine lettuce and a rice vinegar, sugar, and oil dressing to create a tangy salad that will win you over. 
 
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