176 light summer for Recipes

roma tomatoes, diced large, cucumber, diced large (peel optional), green peppers, chopped (roasted or raw), red peppers (roasted or raw), yellow onion, chopped (or 6 green onions, sliced), chopped fresh parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and black pepper, feta cheese, crumbled

fresh peaches, peeled pitted sliced (3 cups frozen unsweetened peach slices thawed or 3 cups unsweetened strawberries fresh or frozen), frozen limeade concentrate or 6 oz lemonade concentrate, thawed, light rum or 1/4 cup orange juice, powdered sugar, ice cubes, peaches, chunks (to garnish ) or strawberry (to garnish)

potatoes (boiling , waxy like yukons or red), onion, finely diced, vegetable stock, olive oil, white wine vinegar, mustard (ideally dusseldorf style or hot), sea salt, ground black pepper, fresh lemon juice, fresh chives, chopped

extra virgin olive oil, divided, onions, thinly sliced, salt , possibly more, summer squash (cut into 1/2-inch thick slices or cubes, see note ), garlic (minced or crushed ), fresh ground black pepper, fresh thyme, minced, pine nuts, lightly toasted (a handful) (optional), feta cheese (optional) or 3 -4 oz goat cheese, crumbled (optional)

french bread (enough to cover the bottom of pan) or 8 -12 slices italian bread (enough to cover the bottom of pan), garlic clove, lightly crushed, salt & freshly ground black pepper, milk, cream (milk can be substituted but is best), eggs, parmesan cheese, grated, basil leaves, chopped, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, summer squash or 2 medium zucchini, ripe tomatoes, spinach leaves, cleaned and de-stemmed

yellow summer squash, thinly sliced, yellow onion, thinly sliced, egg, lightly beaten, low-fat sour cream, sleeve buttery round crackers (such as ritz), crushed, divided, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

dry penne pasta or 4 oz cut ziti pasta, assorted summer vegetables (such as broccoli flowerets, asparagus or green beans cut into 1-inch pieces, quartered pattypan squa), ripe tomato, light ricotta cheese, snipped fresh basil, snipped fresh thyme, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, salt, fresh ground black pepper, shredded parmesan cheese or 1 tbsp romano cheese

whole grain spaghetti, cooked, drained, and cooled, fat-free or light italian dressing, zucchini, finely sliced and quartered, summer squash, finely sliced and quartered, salt and pepper to taste, garlic, coarsely minced, olive oil, sweet peppers, grilled with skins removed and finely sliced, parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

light kielbasa, cut into 1-inch chunks , substitute other smoked sausage, apricots, pitted and cut into quarters, ripe plums, pitted and cut into 1-inch chunks , substitute peaches, sweet orange marmalade, chinese five-spice powder

cooked chicken (poached, grilled , rotisserie, doesn tsp matter, just cooked), pasta (macaroni, rigatoni, use your favorite, just not spaghett), green seedless grape, washed and cut in half, red seedless grapes, washed and cut in half, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, mayonnaise (i use hellman s light ), cashew halves, and pieces (i buy planter s salted), milk (optional, also may want to add more depending on how long the salad has been in the refrigerator)

low-fat milk, sugar, cornstarch, egg, lightly beaten, vanilla extract, brut champagne, fresh raspberries, nectarines, each cut into 8 wedges

light brown sugar, water, banana, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces, plums, cut in half and pitted, pineapple (about 4 rings), apricots or 2 peaches, cut in half and pitted (or both), ground cinnamon, fat-free cherry vanilla yogurt

sized mixed summer squash or zucchini, light-tasting chicken broth, a handful of fresh mint leaves, pine nuts, grated parmesan, salt and pepper to taste, a few drops of extra virgin olive oil

ears corn, water, eggs, heavy cream, grated fresh ginger, chopped chives, chopped chervil, salt and pepper, butter, for greasing, rice wine vinegar, light olive oil, salt and pepper, pea shoots, popcorn shoots, jicama, peeled and julienne cut

smoked chicken breast, finely diced, a tart apple , such as granny smith, finely diced, diced sweet onion , such as walla walla sweet, lime juice, chopped garlic chives (optional), few tsp. light mayonnaise (more or less depending on how mayonaisey you like your chicken salad), dried cranberries or 1/4 cup cherries, salt and pepper

green leaf lettuce (rinsed , crisped, and broken into pieces), shelled fresh green peas, uncooked, buttermilk dressing , recipe follows, prepared mustard, cider vinegar, light brown sugar, salt, paprika, hot red pepper, buttermilk

peanut oil or 2 tbsp vegetable oil, yellow onions, diced, fresh ginger, minced, fresh garlic , mined, eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (4 cups), summer squash, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (1 3/4 cups), zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (1 1/4 cups), kosher salt, garam masala, ground turmeric, red hot chili pepper, minced, fresh ground black pepper, chickpeas, with liquid, fresh tomato sauce, light coconut milk, chopped fresh cilantro, unsweetened dried shredded coconut, lightly toasted (optional)

yellow summer squash (3 lb), cut into chunks, eggs, lightly beaten, dry bread crumbs, divided, sugar, dried minced onion, salt, pepper, butter, melted