We are all encouraged to get more vegetables into our diets. One of the easy ways to do this is with salads. Here are two different salad ideas and both feature cucumbers, one of the healthy vegetables we can eat without remorse. For those who like a crunchy salad, this Thai salad is perfect with its combination of cucumbers and peanuts. So give these salads a try as you work to improve your diet. THAI SPICY CUCUMBER PEANUT SALAD 1 1/2 lbs cucumbers 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup water 3 tbsp Splenda granular 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 2 tbsp minced red onion 1 tbsp chopped dry ...

The shops these days are full of all sorts of goodies suitable for the vegetarian. So longer do you have to satisfy yourself with an omelette or salad. And because there is such choice you can choose low calorie options. Also there are now a number of meat substitutes if you wan to go that way. Vegetarian bacon - yes really - look in the frozen food cabinet - adds that something to lots of dishes and I frequently use it, even when cooking for omnivores. Rice Salad This has quite a long list of ingredients, but is still quick and easy. I haven’t given amounts as you can alter them to su...