Healthy potluck ideas?

I think one of the BEST dishes is Bruschetta! Its so easy to make and not nearly as high in fat and calories as some other dishes! I absolutely love it! Plus you can choose the kind of bread you want it on for an even healthier dish! All you need (for simple Bruschetta) is some diced tomatoes, italian dressing, parmasean cheese and the bread of your choosing! So it can be cheap too!

I am definetely interested in hearing some ideas --> Bump

Found this on a website:


Garden Pasta Salad

To make this salad more substantial, you can toss in canned chunk light tuna, cooked chicken or flavored baked tofu.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories 205
Total Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 1mg
Sodium 291mg
Total Carbohydrate 29g
Dietary Fiber --
Sugars --
Protein 6g
Calcium 0
Serves: 6 Edit
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Total Time: 35 min

Ingredients

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2 cup(s) whole-wheat rotini (6 ounces)
1/3 cup(s) reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup(s) low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon(s) red-wine vinegar, or lemon juice
1 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon(s) salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 cup(s) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup(s) diced yellow or red bell pepper (1 small)
1/2 cup(s) chopped scallions (4 scallions)
1/2 cup(s) chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1 cup(s) grated carrot (about 2)
1/3 cup(s) slivered fresh basil

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Directions

1.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain and refresh under cold running water.
2.Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, carrots, scallions, olives and basil; toss to coat well.





And these cookies

Bev's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories 99
Total Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 11mg
Sodium 64mg
Total Carbohydrate 12g
Dietary Fiber --
Sugars --
Protein 1g
Calcium 0

Serves: 10 Edit






Total Time: 35 min

Ingredients

U.S.
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• 3/4 cup(s) rolled oats
• 1 cup(s) whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 cup(s) butter, softened
• 1/4 cup(s) canola oil
• 1/3 cup(s) granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup(s) brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1 cup(s) chocolate chips

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
2. Grind oats in a blender or food processor. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy. With the mixer running, add the dry ingredients, beating on low speed until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
3. Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls, at least 1 inch apart, onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake cookies , 1 sheet at a time, until firm around the edges and golden on top, about 15 minutes. Cool the cookies for 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Bumpin great ideas!