25 summer cooking light Recipes

green bell pepper, chopped, yellow bell pepper, chopped, chopped celery, chopped red onions or 1/2 cup vidalia onion, shredded cheddar cheese, hard-cooked eggs , coarsly chopped, frozen baby peas, slightly thawed, water chestnut, chopped (optional), bacon , fried crisp and crumbled (optional), light chunk tuna in water, well drained and flaked into bite sized pieces (can use cooked chicken or ham also), tri-color spiral pasta, cooked 10 to 12 minutes, drain off and rinse in cold water, drain off again & add to bowl, salad dressing (not mayonnaise), caesar salad dressing , and dip (comes in a jar, and is quite thick), milk (try 3 tbsp. first, if still too thick, add 1 additional tbsp.)

boneless chicken breast halves - cooked, cooled and cubed, mandarin oranges, drained, pineapple chunks, drained and cut in half, chopped pecans, light mayonnaise, dried dill weed, white sugar

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

fresh green beans, cooked , drained but saving 1/2 cup liquid aside, sweet onion, chopped, parsley, chopped, butter, flour, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, thick sour cream , do not sub light, bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled

roasted peanut oil or vegetable oil, diced yellow squash, diced zucchini, reduced-fat extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, salt, divided, fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears ), light coconut milk, sliced green onions, water, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh cilantro, mushroom or low-sodium soy sauce, freshly ground black pepper, jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, hot cooked basmati rice, chopped unsalted cashews, toasted

summer squash, unpeeled, sliced into thick rounds (crookneck), green zucchini, unpeeled, sliced into thick rounds, water, butter (or less , to taste*) or 1/4 cup margarine (or less, to taste*), lean ground beef, sweet onion, chopped (such vidalia, walla walla, or maui), eggs, miracle whip (light is ok) or 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light is ok), cheddar cheese, shredded, cooked hot white rice (i use jasmine or long grain), ritz cracker crumbs (or less to taste), salt and pepper

applewood-smoked bacon, green onion, sliced and divided, celery, chopped, summer squash, chopped, frozen white and yellow baby corn kernel, thawed and divided, low-fat milk, divided, fresh thyme, chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, salt, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

cook 1 regular size box of rotini pasta, italian dressing mix, olive oil and vinegar for dressing mix, black olives, handful of turkey pepperoni, broccoli and califlour cut into bite sized chunks, carrots cut into bite-size pieces

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)

chopped tomato, chopped fresh or 2 tsp dried basil, balsamic vinegar, cooked small seashell macaroni (about 1/2 cup uncooked ), salt, pepper, egg whites, lightly beaten, egg yolk, lightly beaten, reduced-calorie margarine, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, diced zucchini, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

cooked rice (drained ), mayonnaise (can use light ) or 2 cups salad dressing (can use light), celery, onion, prepared mustard, salt, hardboiled egg, chopped, radishes, cucumber, chicken or 1 1/2 cups pork

colourful pasta, cooked (omit any salt and oil), olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, minced, salt, sugar, pepper to taste, chopped fresh basil, crushed pepper flakes, cubed fresh mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, green onions to garnish

ears corn, shucked, zucchini, finely diced, tomato, finely diced, crab or 6 oz imitation sticks or 6 oz lobsters, shrimp, cooked and peeled, fresh lemon juice, salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, fresh basil leaf, divided

vegetable oil, lemon juice, salt, nutmeg, fresh garlic, minced, cooked chicken, cubed, red seedless grapes, halved, celery, sliced, green onion, sliced, lettuce leaves, shredded

shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, sugar snap pea, can use frozen, corn, brown rice, fresh diced strawberry, light honey mustard dressing, honey mustard , condiment sauce, mayonnaise, milk, salt, pepper, dried basil

red apples, diced or sliced, fresh lemon juice, light mayonnaise, stalk of celery, shallots, sliced, garlic clove, crushed, chopped walnuts, cooked chicken, cubed, head romaine lettuce, pepper

butter, pine nuts, uncooked couscous, dry white wine, fat-free , lower sodium chicken broth, grated lemon rind, lemon juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, white pepper, ground fennel seeds, ground coriander, sugar, kosher salt, skinless salmon fillets

cooked squash (i like to use a mix of zucchini and summer squash) sliced or diced, light stick margarine (or equivalent of butter buds for no fat, salt, black pepper, eggs (i use egg substitute for no cholesterol), fat-free milk (or smart balance lactose-free milk), cabot 75% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (lactose-free) grated, buttery cracker crumbs (i use town house wheat), chopped onion