25 summer cooking light Recipes

  • Summer Tuna & Pasta Salad
    green bell pepper, chopped, yellow bell pepper, chopped and
    12 More
    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.)
    1 hour , 14 ingredients
  • Summer Chicken Salad
    boneless chicken breast halves - cooked, cooled and cubed and
    6 More
    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
    20 min, 7 ingredients
  • Grilled Sweet Pepper And Summer Vegetable Pasta Sa...
    whole grain spaghetti, cooked, drained, and cooled and
    8 More
    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
    15 min, 9 ingredients
  • Fresh Summer Sour Cream Green Beans
    fresh green beans, cooked , drained but saving 1/2 cup li... and
    10 More
    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
    40 min, 11 ingredients
  • Thai Summer Squash and Tofu with Fresh Corn
    roasted peanut oil or vegetable oil, diced yellow squash and
    14 More
    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
    16 ingredients
  • Harvest Yellow & Zucchini Squash & Beef Casserole
    summer squash, unpeeled, sliced into thick rounds (crookn... and
    11 More
    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
    40 min, 12 ingredients
  • Summer Squash and Corn Chowder (Cooking Light) Summer Squash and Corn Chowder (Cooking Light)
    applewood-smoked bacon, green onion, sliced and divided and
    9 More
    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
    40 min, 11 ingredients
  • Summer Light Pasta Salad Summer Light Pasta Salad
    cook 1 regular size box of rotini pasta and
    6 More
    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
    13 min, 7 ingredients
  • Summer Cashew Chicken Grape Pasta Salad Summer Cashew Chicken Grape Pasta Salad
    cooked chicken (poached, grilled , rotisserie, doesn tsp ... and
    9 More
    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)
    15 min, 10 ingredients
  • Summer-Garden Frittata Summer-Garden Frittata
    chopped tomato, chopped fresh or 2 tsp dried basil and
    12 More
    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
    14 ingredients
  • Oriental Summer Rice Salad Oriental Summer Rice Salad
    cooked rice (drained ) and
    9 More
    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
    15 min, 10 ingredients
  • Light Summer Pasta Salad Light Summer Pasta Salad
    colourful pasta, cooked (omit any salt and oil), olive oil and
    10 More
    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
    15 min, 12 ingredients
  • Light Summer Seafood Salad Light Summer Seafood Salad
    ears corn, shucked, zucchini, finely diced and
    8 More
    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
    30 min, 10 ingredients
  • Summer Light Chicken Salad Summer Light Chicken Salad
    vegetable oil, lemon juice, salt, nutmeg and
    6 More
    vegetable oil, lemon juice, salt, nutmeg, fresh garlic, minced, cooked chicken, cubed, red seedless grapes, halved, celery, sliced, green onion, sliced, lettuce leaves, shredded
    1 min, 10 ingredients
  • Summer Honey-Mustard Shrimp Salad Summer Honey-Mustard Shrimp Salad
    shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined and
    11 More
    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
    30 min, 12 ingredients
  • Waldorf Summer Chicken Salad Waldorf Summer Chicken Salad
    red apples, diced or sliced, fresh lemon juice and
    8 More
    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
    10 ingredients
  • Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous with Grilled Summer Squash from Cooking Light Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous with Grilled Summer Squash from Cooking Light
    butter, pine nuts, uncooked couscous, dry white wine and
    12 More
    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
    16 ingredients
  • Delicious Low-Fat Squash Casserole (Can Be Made Lactose-Free) Delicious Low-Fat Squash Casserole (Can Be Made Lactose-Free)
    cooked squash (i like to use a mix of zucchini and summer... and
    8 More
    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
    9 ingredients




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