Side Dishes

Side Dishes

Often, we focus on center-of-the plate entree recipes, but let’s take a moment to look at the magnificent side dishes you can serve beside them. Health-e-Pro has all manner of sides dishes that can help you expand your menu. Since the hot Weather is upon for a few months, let's focus on some of the more fun cold side dishes. ( While some of these recipes are listed as entrees, portion sizes can be updated for appropriate amounts for a side dish)

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Recipe #1039020 - Macaroni Salad, USDA Recipe for Schools
  • 1 Oz (Eq) Of Whole Grain-Rich
Macaroni Salad
Recipe #1029613 - Red Potato Salad
  • 0.5 Cups Of Starchy
  • 0.5 Oz Of Meat/Meat Alternates
Red Potato Salad
Recipe #1030201 - Waldorf Fruit Salad, USDA Recipes for Schools, (1/2 c. Fruit)
  • 0.5 Cups Of Fruits
Recipe #1027647 - Arugula Lemon Pesto Pasta Salad
  • 0.25 Cups Of Dark
  • Green
  • 0.25 Cups Of Other
  • 1.5 Oz (Eq) Of Whole
  • Grain-Rich
Arugula Lemon Pesto Salad
Recipe #1030050 - Tortellini Pasta Salad
  • 1.5 Oz Of Meat/Meat
  • Alternates
  • 2 Oz (Eq) Of Whole
  • Grain-Rich
  • 0.125 Cups Of Red/Orange
  • 0.125 Cups Of Other
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Recipe #1309578 - Green Bean and Tomato Salad, NY
  • 0.125 Cups Of Red/Orange
  • 0.25 Cups Of Other
Green Bean and Tomato Salad
Recipe #2051937 - Southwest Lentil Salad, NY
  • 0.5 Cups Of Beans/Peas
  • 0.25 Cups Of Other
Southwest Lentil Salad
Recipe #1311079 - Cowboy Salad, Food Hero Recipe
  • 0.25 Cups Of Beans/Peas
  • 0.125 Cups Of Other
Cowboy Salad
Recipe #1029085 - Italian Pasta Salad
  • 2 Oz Of Meat/Meat Alternates
  • 1 Oz (Eq) Of Whole Grain-Rich
  • 0.25 Cups Of Red/Orange
  • 0.25 Cups Of Other
Italian Pasta Salad
Recipe #1310129 - Chopped Greek Pasta Shaker Salad
  • 1 Oz (Eq) Of Grains
  • 2.25 Oz Of Meat/Meat Alternates
  • 0.25 Cups Of Red/Orange
  • 0.5 Cups Of Other
Chopped Greek Pasta Salad
Recipe #7255059 - Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, USDA Recipes for Schools
  • 1 Oz (Eq) Of Whole Grain-Rich
  • 0.125 Cups Of Other
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Recipe #1029096 - Jicama & Orange Salad
  • 0.25 Cups Of Fruits
Jicama and Orange Salad
Recipe #1028128 - Broccoli Salad, South Carolina-Greenville Co.
  • 0.125 Cups Of Fruits
  • 0.5 Cups Of Dark Green
Broccoli Salad
Recipe #7255029 - Aztec Grain Salad
  • 1 Oz (Eq) Of Whole Grain-Rich
  • 0.125 Cups Of Red/Orange
  • 0.375 Cups Of Fruits
Aztec Grain Salad