Urgent - need healthy pot luck dish for tomorrow!

SamanthaYeaton
SamanthaYeaton Posts: 16
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I need a healthy pot luck side dish to bring to a party tomorrow. Maybe something with veggies? Probably something that doesn't have to be kept warm, it's a long drive. Healthy crowd pleaser?

Thanks in advance!

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  • Mina133842
    Mina133842 Posts: 1,573 Member
    what about a greek salad?

    here's a salad recipe : http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/680634-refreshing-spinach-and-strawberry-salad
  • marilynsuarez
    marilynsuarez Posts: 9
    If your a fan of beet salads I found a good one!

    http://thindish.com/blog/gils-beet-spinach-salad-low-calorie-recipe/

    For the Dressing:

    1/4 cup white wine vinegar
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    2 tablespoons Orange Juice
    1/4 teaspoon dried mustard
    Salt and pepper to taste

    For the Salad:

    3 cups cubed Beets (red or yellow, or both!)
    2 cups Spinach
    1 yellow Bell Pepper, Cubed
    ¼ cup Red Onion Sliced
    4 oz Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    My go to is a healthy pasta salad.

    Whole wheat or Ronzini Smart Taste rotini noodles
    Every veggies you can think of that'll add lots of color (orange bell pepper, summer squash, halved grape tomatoes, broccoli)
    a little turkey pepperoni and shredded 2% cheese
    fat free italian or red wine vinagrette

    YUM!
  • jmuller06
    jmuller06 Posts: 109 Member
    My favorite is Watermelon Salsa (about 20 calories per 1/2 cup). I've paired it with multi grain chips or the regular chips and it's delicious. My family fights over who gets any leftovers.

    http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/watermelon_salsa.html

    3 cups finely diced seedless watermelon, (about 2 1/4 pounds with the rind) (see Tip)
    2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (see Ingredient note)
    1/3 cup chopped cilantro, (about 1/2 bunch)
    1/4 cup lime juice
    1/4 cup minced red onion, (about 1/2 small)
    1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

    1.Place watermelon, jalapenos, cilantro, lime juice and onion in a medium bowl; stir well to combine. Season with salt. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
  • _Sara_A_
    _Sara_A_ Posts: 113 Member
    Epicure's Mexican Pasta Salad with Tex-Mex Dressing

    Transform your leftovers into a Mexican feast!

    Makes 8 servings
    Cost Per Serving: 1.61

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Ingredients

    8 oz (227 ml) bite-sized pasta, cooked according to package directions
    6 green onions, sliced
    3 Roma tomatoes, diced
    2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
    1 — 14 oz (398 ml) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly chopped cilantro
    Epicure's Sea Salt, to taste
    Tex-Mex Dressing:
    1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
    1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
    2 tsp (10 ml) Epicure's Cheese & Jalapeño Dip Mix
    2 tsp (10 ml) Epicure's Fajita Seasoning
    Epicure's Sea Salt, to taste
    Instructions

    1. While pasta is cooking, whisk dressing ingredients in a bowl.
    2. Prepare green onions, tomatoes and peppers. Add to bowl.
    3. Add beans, pasta and cilantro. Season with freshly ground Sea Salt.
    4. Toss to coat and serve.

    Per Serving : Calories 170, Fat 8 g (Saturated 0.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g (Fibre 5 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 5 g.

    Any brand will work, not just Epicure!
  • puddies01
    puddies01 Posts: 17
    Fat free layered taco dip. Use fat free refried beans, cheese and sour cream. Spices and lots of tomatoes, Green onion and a few chopped black olives. And maybe some baked tortilla chips, if they still make them. I haven't seen them lately in the stores.

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