Green bean salad is good with lemon juice, oil, chopped parsley and garlic.

Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and sugar to top a fresh tomato salad. Good also on other fresh vegetable salads.

Use honey mixed with lemon juice for a simple sweet fruit salad dressing.

Add orange chunks and pineapple chunks to cabbage and mixed green salads—good with a low-sodium French dressing.

Unsalted nuts add flavor and texture to fruit and vegetable salads.

SOUPS

Float thin slices of lemon on tomato bouillon—a sprig of parsley pulled through the center of the slice of lemon adds glamour and appetite appeal.

DESSERTS