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Dressings and sides

(25 Recipes) Created by IRONBLOSSOM

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Kitchen Basics: Creamy Herb Dressing
Very Good 4.3/5

Use this to dress your salad or as a dipping sauce for cut vegetables. Don't like cilantro? No problem, just swap it out for Italian parsley or dill.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 1.1g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 8.8
Fried Cheese Sticks
Very Good 4.2/5

We cut the grease and used reduced-fat string cheese to re-create a pub favorite.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 15.1g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 140.6
Tangy, Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
Good 3.7/5

This is my go-to dressing. I use it on everything from steamed veggies to salads and sandwiches.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 4.2g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 55.5
Samantha's Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Very Good 4.2/5

Perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This cauliflower soup is easy to prepare and is very healthy for you.

Submitted by SAMANTHA_SP

Carbs: 17g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 9.3g | Calories: 128.7
Simply Dressed® Asparagus Salad
Very Good 4.1/5

Lemon zest brings out the bold flavors of fresh asparagus, radish, Parmesan cheese and Simply Dressed® Caesar Salad Dressing. This recipe is from a SparkPeople sponsor.

Submitted by SIMPLY_DRESSED

Carbs: 4.1g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 7g | Calories: 226.3
FANNETASTIC FOOD'S Hummus Guacamole
Very Good 4.4/5

This "Spinach & Avocado Cannellini Bean Hummus" is what would happen if hummus and guacamole mated!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

Carbs: 20.2g | Fat: 5.7g | Fiber: 5.1g | Protein: 6.3g | Calories: 150.4
Asparagus Wrapped in Phyllo Dough
Good 3.8/5

Who said finger food is unhealthy?

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 3.2g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 3.5g | Calories: 36.1
Kitchen Basics: Buttermilk Biscuits
Very Good 4.4/5

This Southern staple gets a dose of fiber--with half of the fat of the original. Make a double batch over the weekend and freeze for the busy weekday mornings.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 13.5g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 104.4
Black Bean Hummus
Very Good 4.2/5

Smoky from the cumin with a hidden serving of vegetables, this dip is equally delicious in a burrito as it is spread on tortilla chips.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 5.3g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 32.9
Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup
Very Good 4.0/5

This chilled creamy soup is great for hot days. It is filling and very low in calories. Perfect for a light lunch or as a dinner starter.

Carbs: 6.7g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 92.5
Grilled Zucchini with Feta and Pesto
Very Good 4.4/5

Take some help from the store: Feta and pesto dress up grilled zucchini.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 61
Simple Quinoa and Vegetables
Very Good 4.2/5

Cookbook creator says: I love quinoa! I put all kinds of different veggies in, LOVE olives!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 38.4g | Fat: 13.1g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 7.4g | Calories: 294.9
Coach Nicole's Fresh Guacamole
Very Good 4.5/5

Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Carbs: 4.8g | Fat: 6.8g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 77.5
Tangy Summer Slaw
Good 3.7/5

Tahini replaces mayonnaise for a creamy texture and adds a tangy flavor, plus some fiber, protein, and calcium.




Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 6.9g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 52.5
Herb Roasted Garlic
Very Good 4.5/5

Garlic is good for more than keeping away vampires. It's also quite good for you and full of flavor. Roasting garlic mellows its flavor and gives it a creamy texture.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 2.8g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 26.1
Baked Potato Soup
Very Good 4.1/5

All the taste of a loaded baked potato, in a hearty soup.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 31.4g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 8.6g | Calories: 229.3
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Herbed Roasted Potatoes
Incredible! 5.0/5

Roasted potatoes are a perfect side dish for a cool weather dinner.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 31.6g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 153
Vegetable and Fruit Stuffing
Very Good 4.1/5

Whole wheat bread gives this side staying power. The fruits and vegetables bulk up the dish, so a little goes a long way. A bit of turkey bacon adds another layer of flavor without adding many calories.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 15g | Fat: 1.1g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 78.4
No Added Sugar Pumpkin-Apple Butter
Very Good 4.4/5

I love this spread this over whole wheat toast for breakfast with nut butter or to thicken my fall soups. My son Josh loves it with bananas. You won't believe I didn't add any sugar!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 4.9g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 0.4g | Calories: 19.9
Apple Cider Gravy
Very Good 4.3/5

Gravy gets a bad rap, but this tasty sauce can be made with almost no fat.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 4.1g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 0.9g | Calories: 20
Chicken-Veggie Quesadillas with Ranch Yogurt Sauce
Good 3.8/5

This is a great kids’ meal, or cut each quesadilla into eight pieces for an appetizer.

Submitted by SPCOOKBOOK

Carbs: 14.6g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 25.7g | Calories: 241.7
Cumin Lime Almonds
Very Good 4.0/5

Whole natural almonds are tossed in olive oil, cumin and garlic powder, then baked and infused with freshly grated lime zest.

Submitted by ALMOND_BOARD

Carbs: 8g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 8g | Calories: 220
Firecracker Almonds
Very Good 4.7/5

These almonds have a spicy twist!

Submitted by ALMOND_BOARD

Carbs: 8g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 5g | Protein: 7g | Calories: 218
Cheesy Broccoli Bites
Very Good 4.2/5

Crispy fillo shells filled with creamy broccoli and cheese are elegant yet simple.

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Carbs: 7.8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 3.8g | Calories: 71.9
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