Pomegranate Salad (Ensalada de Granada)

Ingredients: • 1 bunch lettuce, spinach, or shredded cabbage • 1/2 cup chopped nuts • 1/4 onion, sliced thinly • 1 pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated • 1/2 cup shredded cheese • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette Directions: Place lettuce in a salad bowl. Top with onion, nuts, and cheese. Sprinkle

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Classic Carrot Salad (Ensalada Clásica de Zanahoria)

Ingredients: • 3-4 cups of grated carrots • 1/2 cup of raisins • 1 large apple, chopped • 1/4 cup low fat mayonnaise or plain yogurt Directions: Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Ingredientes: • 3-4 tazas de zanahoria rallada • 1/2 taza de pasitas • 1 manzana,

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Chicken Cabbage Salad (Ensalada de Pollo con Repollo)

Ingredients: • 4 cups cabbage, shredded • 1 pound carrots, thinly sliced • 2 cups chicken, cooked shredded • 1 cup low fat mayo or salad dressing • 2 apples or pears, chopped • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Ingredientes: • 4

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Sauteed Cabbage (Repollo Salteado)

Ingredients: • 3 cups cabbage, shredded • 2 tablespoons of butter or oil • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Melt butter or heat oil in a large sauté pan. Add the cabbage and salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until cabbage is tender and beginning to brown. Ingredientes: • 3

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Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas)

Ingredients: • 1 cup lentils, rinsed • 2 1/2 cups water • 1 onion, chopped • 1 carrot, chopped • 1 tablespoon oil • 1 bay leaf or teaspoon dried thyme (optional) • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion,

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