Mix pasta, spinach, beets, onion and walnuts in a salad bowl. Combine maple syrup, vinegar and olive oil in a small jar and shake well. Pour over salad. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until you're ready to eat.

Each serving contains about 333 calories, 20 g protein, 2 g fat (5 percent calories from fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 63 g carbohydrates, 15 g fiber, and 204 mg sodium.

This is a picture-pretty first course for a summer meal. Make in advance and serve chilled.

Each serving contains about 175 calories, 15 g protein, 10 g fat (51 percent calories from fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 3.5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, and 675 mg sodium.

Each serving contains about 257 calories, 24 g protein, 5 g fat (18 percent calories from fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 30 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, and 195 mg sodium.

A flavorful soup that's a snap to prepare.

What a combo: chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, celery, and grape tomatoes.

Cook this soup for about an hour, or until the grains are tender.

This casserole uses chunks of fresh salmon with lots of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. It also has real cheese for flavor.

A 3-ounce serving of the best steak possible is the centerpiece of this large salad. Cook the steak on an indoor, two-sided contact electric grill.