One simple way to tell if your meal is balanced is by noticing how colorful the foods on your plate are; this is a truth my mom ingrained into my little head at a young age, it’s stuck with me ever since. The Baking Beauties certainly know how to serve up a well-balanced meal using a healthy side dish with a fun name. Their Copper Penny Salad includes everything from tomato soup to green pepper.

Dawn, from Baking Beauties, says this is one of her favorite salads to make during the summer months. Potato salad pales in comparison to this bright and colorful carrot salad. So if you’re not a fan of lettuce, but still want something cool and tasty to eat with your sandwich, then this is the healthy alternative for you.