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13 Summer Low FODMAP Potato Salads, Pasta Salads & Slaws To Bring To A Party

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Warm weather is here and our approach to eating does change. We love cooking outdoors. We have potlucks with neighbors. A grilled main protein can be served along with any manner of potato salad, coleslaw or pasta salad. Or do what we do and set out a bunch of salads. These are also easy to make and take to a party. And leftovers make great lunch the next day.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Tender noodles (we used rice-based casarecce), feta, cucumbers, tomatoes and bell peppers. A main dish pasta salad – that happens to be low FODMAP and gluten-free – will transport you to the Mediterranean. Get the recipe for Mediterranean Pasta Salad. 

Eat-The-Rainbow Slaw

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Our Eat-The-Rainbow Slaw combines yellow squash, orange carrot, red pepper, purple cabbage, blueberries and green cabbage and kale. Okay, we know blueberries aren’t as blue as the blue you will see in a real rainbow, but we gave it our best shot AND they add a lovely, slightly sweet, juicy addition. Serve with Poppy Seed Dressing. Get the recipe for Eat-The-Rainbow Slaw.

Tuna Macaroni Salad

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Tuna Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

A mash up of classic macaroni salad – with tuna added! Protein and pasta with a creamy dressing. A family favorite. Get the recipe.

Fusilli Pasta Salad with Chickpeas & Feta

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Fusilli Pasta Salad with Chickpeas & Feta. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Easy-to-make pasta salad with fusilli, chickpeas, feta, tomatoes, bell peppers, dill, and mint with a mustardy white wine vinaigrette. Get the recipe.

Potato Salad with Hardboiled Eggs

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Potato Salad with Hardboiled Eggs. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

This is the classic, old-fashioned potato salad found at so many church events and potlucks – potato salad made extra creamy with hard boiled eggs, a tangy yet creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, and a little crunch from celery. The hard-boiled eggs add flavor, texture and extra protein! Click here for the Potato Salad with Hardboiled Eggs recipe.

Potato Salad with Peas & Chives

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Potato Salad with Peas & Chives. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

I love the combination of tender, waxy red potatoes, peas and lots of chives in a creamy mayonnaise based dressing. Get the recipe for Potato Salad with Peas & Chives.

Potato Salad with Bacon, Chives & Blue Cheese 

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Potato Salad with Bacon, Chives & Blue Cheese. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

This Potato Salad with Bacon & Chives is one we make again and again. It is so hearty with the inclusion of bacon that it makes a great dish to bring to a potluck. This recipe for Potato Salad with Bacon, Chives & Blue Cheese features russet-style potatoes, which varies from some of our other potato salads that use waxy potatoes, such as our classic Potato Salad with Hardboiled Eggs. Get the recipe for Potato Salad with Bacon, Chives & Blue Cheese. 

Tangy Potato & Egg Salad with Olives & Pickles

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Tangy Potato & Egg Salad with Olives & Pickles. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

This Low FODMAP Tangy Potato & Egg Salad with Olives & Pickles is different from all the rest in that it combines a creamy mayo/sour cream dressing and the vinegary tang of cornichon pickles and black Kalamata olives. Get the recipe for Tangy Potato & Egg Salad with Olives & Pickles.

Potato & Fennel Salad with Cucumber Yogurt Raita

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Potato & Fennel Salad with Cucumber Yogurt Raita. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

This Potato & Fennel Salad with Cucumber Yogurt Raita is a bit more complex, but the results are surprising and well-worth the time. Crank up your oven to roast the fennel and potatoes. Grate the cucumber, peel and all, on the largest holes of a box grater. Gather up in several layers of paper towels or a clean tea towel and squeeze firmly over the sink; a lot of liquid will emerge and you want the cucumber shreds as dry as possible. Get the recipe for Potato & Fennel Salad with Cucumber Yogurt Raita

Light & Crunchy Carolina Slaw

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Light & Crunchy Carolina Slaw. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Sometimes you might like a vinegary, light slaw with no mayonnaise or creamy based dressing. This Light & Crunchy Carolina Coleslaw is just that. It is super crunchy and as colorful as a rainbow featuring both green and red cabbages, carrots, green, yellow and red bell peppers with a light dressing of vegetable oil, vinegar, celery seed and a little tarragon, as well as sugar. Get the recipe for Light & Crunchy Carolina Slaw.

Creamy Coleslaw with Raisins

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Creamy Coleslaw with Raisins. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

A little crunchy, a little creamy, a little sweet and even tangy, this Creamy Coleslaw with Raisins is a nice change from the classic. This Creamy Coleslaw with Raisins is actually very similar to classic creamy, mayonnaise-based coleslaw and you could just leave the raisins out, if you like. But we like that they add sweetness and chewiness that offsets smoky flavors from foods coming off the grill. Get the recipe for Creamy Coleslaw with Raisins.

Citrus Slaw with Creamy Grapefruit Dill Dressing

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Citrus Slaw with Creamy Grapefruit Dill Dressing. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

We love fresh, crunchy cabbage-based slaws, especially during the warmer months. They go so well with all of the grilled dishes we are making, plus, they are economical and portable for picnics and potlucks. Get the recipe for Citrus Slaw with Creamy Grapefruit Dill Dressing.

Macaroni Slaw

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Macaroni Slaw. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Another one of our super popular “mash-ups”. This time macaroni salad and coleslaw are combined for an all-new side-dish that might become the most requested. Bring this to a summer cookout featuring rice-based elbows and be prepared to be asked for the recipe. Makes a great light main dish lunch, too. Get the Macaroni Slaw recipe.

Low FODMAP Asian-Inspired Slaw

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Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

We love a good coleslaw, and we have several versions for you here at FODMAP Everyday®. This Asian inspired slaw has a sauce based on toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and has a tiny bit of heat from chili oil. To make things super simple, we started with a 12-ounce (340 g) bag of slaw mix, which should be a combination of shredded cabbage and carrot. Get the recipe for Low FODMAP Asian-Inspired Slaw.

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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