Balsamic Salad with Vine Sweet Mini Peppers

• Romaine lettuce
• Vine sweet mini peppers, sliced
• Cheese crumbles
• Restaurant-style croutons
• Balsamic vinaigrette

Top lettuce with sliced peppers, cheese crumbles, croutons, and small serving of balsamic vinaigrette.

Cucumber/Tomato Salad

• 1 thinly sliced cucumber
• 2 plum tomatoes, wedged
• 1/3 c plain, low-fat yogurt
• 1 T chopped green onions
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground red pepper

Mix all ingredients together and season to taste.

*Recipe courtesy of Mama B and Cooking Light

Mexican Caesar Salad

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 4 oz green chiles
• 1/3 c toasted pumpkin seeds
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 c red wine vinegar
• 2 bunches cilantro
• 1/4 c water
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 c vegetable oil
• 5 T cojita (or feta or parmesan) cheese
• 1 1/2 c mayonnaise

Combine all ingredients (other than lettuce) in a food processor or blender and mix until smooth.

Top lettuce with dressing, crumbled cheese, roasted pumpkin seeds, and crushed tortilla chips.

*Recipe courtesy of El Torito's Restaurant