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10 Low FODMAP Salads That Don’t Rely On Lettuce

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We love a good salad, but that doesn’t mean we stop in the produce aisle and only shop for lettuces. There are a world of salads out there that do not rely on lettuce, and we have ten recipes for you that are going to treat your eyes, and tantalize your taste buds.

Orzo Salad

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Orzo Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Gluten-free orzo are the basis for this lovely pasta salad with colorful, juicy, and crunchy cucumbers and tomatoes. A lemony salad dressing works beautifully with the fresh dill, parsley, and scallion greens. Add feta if you like. Get the recipe for Orzo Salad.

Gado-Gado

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Gado-Gado. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

The term “gado-gado” translates as “mix mix” and this refers to the fact that the dish is made up of a mixture of items, which can vary chef to chef, and household to household. Our version includes tempeh. Gado-Gado is always very vegetable-centric, featuring both raw and steamed vegetables, and peanut sauce in always offered. Crisp shrimp crackers are a traditional accompaniment. On a hot day, this makes a great meal, and it should be served room temperature, but not cold. Get the recipe for Gado-Gado.

Cold Soba Salad with Greens

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Cold Soba Salad with Greens. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

This is what you want to eat on one of those days when it is hot, hot, hot but you still need sustenance. A low FODMAP amount of soba noodles with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, Sriracha, scallion greens, cucumber, cilantro, and line. Get the recipe for Cold Soba Salad with Greens.

Calamari Salad

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Calamari Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Calamari is delicious, but have you ever had it as a salad? Here it is combined with tangy olives and capers, tomatoes, celery and parsley with a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Get the recipe for Calamari Salad.

Grilled Halloumi & Melon Salad

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Grilled Halloumi & Melon Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Halloumi is a cheese that hold up very well to grilling. It is a bit chewy and salty and contrasts beautifully with the sweet melon. Get the recipe for Grilled Halloumi & Melon Salad.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson.

Pasta, shredded chicken, feta, radicchio, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, bell peppers, scallions and red wine vinaigrette – the perfect potluck dish! Get the recipe for Mediterranean Pasta Salad.

Caprese Salad

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

This Italian salad’s original name is Insalata Caprese, which translates as “salad from Capri”. Caprese salad almost doesn’t need a recipe. It is really just an assembled salad of sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. Get Caprese Salad recipe here.

Cantaloupe, Cucumber and Burrata Salad with Basil & Mint

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Salads don’t have to rely on leafy greens and our Low FODMAP Cantaloupe, Cucumber and Burrata Salad with Basil & Mint will certainly convince you! Sweet melon, cool crunchy cucumbers, shreds of magenta radicchio, fresh basil and mint and creamy burrata cheese. All drizzled with a light vinaigrette. This is an unexpected and welcomed addition to summer cookouts. Get Cantaloupe, Cucumber and Burrata Salad with Basil & Mint recipe here.

Brussels Sprouts Salad

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I have always loved texture in my food. I like crunchy and silky and juicy and smooth. Rough and tender and every other word you can think of that describes a sensation brought about by an ingredient. This salad has a LOT going for it in terms of texture as well as flavor and color. Get Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe here.

Fennel, Kale & Parsley Salad with Clementines & Olives

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When we are making a rich main dish, such as a Standing Rib Roast, we definitely like to complement it with a light, green salad. But that doesn’t have to mean boring. Just take a look at the images for our Fennel, Kale & Parsley Salad with Clementines & Olives.

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Spinach Move Over! Delicious (and Nutritious) Kale Recipes That Even Your Kids Will Eat

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Kale is a superfood, but what does that mean? It means that it is incredibly nutrient dense, and you should be incorporating leafy greens like this into your diet.

Think you don’t like kale? Our recipes, from smoothies to soups, salads to main dishes, are going to change your mind. And in the process, you get vitamins A, B6, C, K, folate, fiber, carotenoids and manganese, with very few calories. Click for Spinach Move Over! Delicious (and Nutritious) Low FODMAP Kale Recipes That Even Your Kids Will Eat

36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles

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Rice noodles are naturally gluten-free, but that isn’t the only reason to cook with them. They are delicious unto themselves, come in a variety of shapes, and are the noodle of choice in so many Asian-inspired recipes. But it doesn’t stop there! There are rice-based lasagna noodles, shells, manicotti, elbows…From soups to main dishes, casseroles, salads and summer rolls, we have 36 recipes for you to get you slurping with joy. Click for 36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles

30 Quick & Easy Recipes For A Happy Gut: Low FODMAP and Flavor Packed

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At FODMAP Everyday® we define “Quick” as a dish that can be on the table, ready to eat, in 30 minutes or less. “Easy” recipes have 15 minutes or less of prep time. All of these recipes are low FODMAP and free of gluten so they can be served to tender tummies too! Click for 30 Quick & Easy Recipes For A Happy Gut: Low FODMAP and Flavor Packed

Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes

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Grabbing a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket is not “cheating” by any stretch of the imagination. Having cooked chicken ready to use is a great jump-start to all sorts of creative recipes – from salads to main dishes, lunches and dinners – and is a brilliant move, in our book. Click for Grab A Rotisserie Chicken On Your Way Home And Make Any Of These 18 Delicious Meals In Minutes

Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal

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Garlic Herb Corn on the Cob. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson.

We buy a rotisserie chicken every week – and enjoy the bounty for days. But we like to mix it up; potatoes, veggies (hot and cold), pasta – there are many ways to enjoy that chicken and to turn it into a meal. Here are our 34 community favorites. Click here for Easy and Tasty: 34 Sides to Serve with Rotisserie Chicken for a Stress-Free Meal

9 Insanely Delicious Easy Homemade Chicken Wing Recipes

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Entire restaurants build their menu around chicken wings, but we’re going to show you how to make the best chicken wings at home – and they’re easier than you think. Most of these recipes are baked, not fried, so you will not only save on calories, but also have less mess and spend less time in the kitchen. Click here for 9 Insanely Delicious Easy Homemade Chicken Wing Recipes

18 Iced Tea & Refreshing Drink Recipes That Will Make You Scream Summer Is Here!

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Quench your thirst and beat the heat with a refreshing lineup of tantalizing beverages. Whether you’re craving a tall, chilled drink on a scorching day, in need of hydration after a workout, or seeking a delightful mocktail sans alcohol, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to dive into a world of iced teas, invigorating punches, flavored lemonades, zesty limeades, luscious smoothies, sparkling spritzers, and even a homemade electrolyte beverage. Click for 18 Iced Tea & Refreshing Drink Recipes That Will Make You Scream Summer Is Here!

23 Dinner Solutions: Quick and Delicious Soup and Stew Recipes

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There is nothing like homemade soup or a hearty stew, especially when it is cold outside! (For you hot weather folks, we do have a few cold soups). We’ve got 23 recipes for you, from Instant Pot quickies to long simmered renditions. Comfort food in a bowl. Get 23 Dinner Solutions: Quick and Delicious Soup and Stew Recipes here.

23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?

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Potatoes! White, red, yellow, starchy russet, sweet potatoes – even blue and purple potatoes – can be a main meal in the form of double stuffed baked potatoes, a weekday side-dish, a potluck salad, or they can add richness to soups. And don’t forget breakfast casseroles and home fries! We have 23 recipes for you to try and potatoes are often economical, too, so dive in! Click here for 23 Easy Potato Recipes: Which One Will You Try First?

Holy Cow! These 10 Ground Beef Recipes Will Knock Your Socks Off!

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Ground beef makes a great burger and meatloaf, but it is so much more versatile than that, and we have 11 recipes for you to add to your weekly rotation. Chili, Chili Mac and even a Quick Korean Beef dish, that package of ground beef has never been more inspiring. Click here for Holy Cow! These 10 Ground Beef Recipes Will Knock Your Socks Off!

10 Gut Friendly Chicken Recipes You Can Have On Your Table Tonight!

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Chicken is one of our favorite protein building blocks for an easy, delicious meal. Sometimes you can get in a rut though and end up making the same chicken recipes over and over.

We’ve got one pan meals, warm weather salads and grill options, dinner party worthy dishes, lighter fare and hearty dinners. Click here for 10 Gut Friendly Chicken Recipes You Can Have On Your Table Tonight!

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