"Green" means different things today. Here, green stands for the color of vibrant green vegetables and fruit used in healthy gluten-free appetizer, soup, salad and entree recipes.
1. Easy Gluten-Free Guacamole
© 2012 Teri Lee Gruss
Easy and delicious, this recipe for gluten-free guacamole is based on a 5-star recipe for guacamole from our talented About.com Guide to Low Carb Diets. Our gluten-free guacamole recipe calls for a few short-cuts during preparation, including using a food processor which quickly turns ripe avocado into smooth guacamole.
2. Classic Spinach Salad with Easy Homemade Gluten-Free Dressing
Photo © 2011 Teri Lee Gruss
Crisp gluten-free bacon and chopped hard-boiled eggs add great flavor and texture to salads. The homemade French dressing takes about 3 minutes to whisk together, keeps in the refrigerator for several weeks and is delicious served over crisp and vibrant spinach leaves.
Spinach Salad with Gluten-Free French Dressing
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3. Gluten-Free Irish Oatmeal Soup
2011 © Teri Lee Gruss
Authentically Irish, this lovely green soup is full of healthy vegetables including spinach, mushrooms, onions and of course potatoes.
Gluten-Free Irish Oatmeal Soup
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4. Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers
From our About.com Guide to Southern Food, this classic recipe for Stuffed Bell Peppers is a delicious and filling entree. The recipe calls for Worcestershire sauce. In the U.S., Lea and Perrins brand Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free, but be sure to read labels because not all Worcestershire products are gluten-free.
5. Asparagus Soup with Chickpeas and Gremolata
"This fresh spring asparagus soup is thickened with chickpeas and flavored with gremolata - a mixture of parsley, garlic, and lemon." - About.com Guide to Local Foods.
6. Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
"This colorful, healthy avocado and grapefruit salad recipe features an exciting array of tastes and textures. It has peppery arugula lettuce, a simple and light yogurt dressing, sharp curls of Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts." - John Mitzewitch, About.com Guide to American Food
