14 light and refreshing Recipes

orzo pasta, uncooked, fresh broccoli florets, chopped, green onion, sliced, red bell pepper, chopped, frozen peas, thawed and drained, carrot, finely grated, fresh mung bean sprouts, water chestnuts, drained, orange, roasted sunflower seeds, light sesame oil, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, toasted, garlic, minced, red pepper flakes, ginger, minced, brown sugar, soy sauce

mojito mix, divided, mint sprig, sugar, ice cubes, apple rum or light rum, club soda

coconut water, light rum, fresh lime juice, sugar, ice cube

ripe tomato, seeded and diced, whole green onion, trimmed and thinly sliced on the bias, yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced, english cucumber, seeded and diced, minced fresh cilantro, freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1/2 orange), red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, granulated sugar , to taste, light brown sugar, fresh ground black pepper, sweet paprika, chili powder (to taste), kosher salt (to taste) or 1 1/2 tsp sea salt (to taste), garlic powder, center-cut salmon fillets (skin on ), canola oil

romaine lettuce hearts, multi-grain hamburger buns, lean ground turkey breast, green bell pepper, diced, a vidalia onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, salt & pepper, light salad dressing

light sour cream, margarine (smart balance works fine), mild cheddar cheese, shredded, ranch dressing mix, powdered, seasoning salt

apple, peeled and chopped (1 cup), celery, finely chopped, margarine or 1 tbsp butter, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, avocado, seeded, peeled, and cut up, crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed (i love the pouches), light cream, salt, pepper, chives

kirby cucumber, roma tomatoes, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, lime , juice of, salt and pepper

pretzels, finely crushed, sugar, divided, margarine, melted, philadelphia light brick cream cheese spread, softened, milk, cool whip, light thawed, boiling water, jello no sugar added strawberry jelly powder, cold water, fresh strawberries, sliced

chunk light tuna in vegetable oil, drained, apples, seeded and diced, grapes, halved, onion, finely chopped, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar

cool whip lite, mandarin orange segments (can use 2 cans if you really like them), crushed pineapple in juice or 1 (16 oz) can pineapple chunks in juice, white cake mix (any brand works ), diet orange soda or 12 oz regular orange soda

shrimp, peeled , scored down the back, deveined, rinsed, and patted dry, water chestnuts , blanched in boiling water for 10 seconds, refreshed in cold water, drained, and patted dry, minced fresh ginger, minced scallions, chinese rice wine or sake, toasted sesame oil, salt, egg white, lightly beaten, cornstarch, rice stick noodles ( vermicelli), safflower or corn oil for deep-frying, plum or duck sauce and hot mustard for dipping