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Buttermilk dressing is a great way to add some decadence to a salad without going overboard on calories and fat. This one is flavored with Dijon and dill, and is just 19 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP for 2 tablespoons! #dressing #weightwatchers

Light Buttermilk Dressing Recipe with Dill

Jan 9, 2019 by Dara Leave a Comment

Buttermilk dressing is a great way to add some decadence to a salad without going overboard on calories and fat. This one is flavored with Dijon and dill, and is just 19 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP for 2 tablespoons! When I first posted my Ultimate Summer Salad recipe, it was dressed with…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Sauces/Condiments Tagged With: buttermilk, dill, dressing, light, recipe, salad dressing

This ultimate summer salad is filled with a fantastic mix of summertime fruits and vegetables, and is topped with a creamy, low-calorie buttermilk dill dressing. 134 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

The Ultimate Summer Salad Recipe with Dill Buttermilk Dressing

Aug 23, 2018 by Dara 8 Comments

This “ultimate” summer salad recipe is filled with a fantastic mix of summertime fruits and vegetables, and is topped with a creamy, low-calorie buttermilk dill dressing. 134 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP A great summer salad recipe is essential! I love a good steak as much as the next cavewoman, but please tell…

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Filed Under: Entrees, Gluten Free, Salads, Vegetarian Recipes Tagged With: avocado, buttermilk, clean eating, dressing, edamame, healthy, low-calorie, recipe, salad

This is one of the easiest summertime salads you can make! This creamy cucumber salad is dressed with a light dill yogurt dressing. 24 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #salad #cucumber #recipe

Cucumber Salad Recipe with Dill Yogurt Dressing

Jun 11, 2018 by Dara 1 Comment

This is one of the easiest summertime salads you can make! This creamy cucumber salad is dressed with a light dill yogurt dressing and can be mostly made ahead of time. 24 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP We are big on summertime side dishes around here, particularly ones that have some sort of…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, dill, dressing, healthy, recipe, yogurt

Chicken Pasta Salad with Green Beans, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese…This healthy side pasta salad with disappear in minutes at your next barbecue! 163 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Chicken Pasta Salad with Green Beans, Tomatoes & Feta Cheese

Jun 29, 2016 by Dara 7 Comments

This healthy chicken pasta salad takes advantage of the season’s fresh green beans and tomatoes. It’s the perfect potluck salad for the summertime! 163 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP There are some meals that are meant to be eaten al fresco, and pasta salads definitely fall into that category. As soon as I…

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Filed Under: Entrees, Healthy Dinner Recipes, Pasta, Poultry Recipes Tagged With: chicken, dressing, green beans, pasta salad, potluck, tomato, vinaigrette

Warm Fava Bean Kamut Salad with Pancetta Basil Dressing…A wonderful whole grain salad with an amazing vinaigrette! 198 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Warm Fava Bean Kamut Salad with Pancetta Basil Dressing

May 25, 2016 by Dara 13 Comments

This fava bean salad is filled with springtime flavors, a unique whole grain (kamut) and a delicious pancetta basil dressing. 198 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to USA Pulses and Pulse Canada for helping me to share this post with you. My first introduction to fava beans was when Hannibal Lecter…

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Filed Under: Side Dishes Tagged With: basil, dressing, fava beans, healthy, kamut, pancetta, pulses, whole grain

Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Tahini Dressing…A vegan salad that’s packed with flavor and plenty of veggies! 102 calories and 3 Weight Watcher Freestyle SP

Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Tahini Dressing

Mar 31, 2016 by Dara 11 Comments

This quinoa salad recipe turns into a powerhouse of nutrients and fiber when filled with kale, snap peas and other veggies, all toss with a tahini dressing. 102 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Quinoa is a staple in our house, which is one of the reasons I like to make big batches and…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, dressing, kale, quinoa, salad, snap peas, tahini, tomato, vegetable

Light Avocado Green Goddess Dressing…A mayo-free version of a classic dressing, with creamy avocado! 66 calories and 2 Weight Watcher Freestyle SP

Light Avocado Green Goddess Dressing Recipe

Mar 9, 2016 by Dara 22 Comments

This light green goddess dressing gets an extra boost of flavor and a dose of creaminess from fresh avocados. It will make any salad shine! 66 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to California Avocados for helping me share this recipe with you. Recently I mentioned to a friend that my boys…

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Filed Under: Sauces/Condiments Tagged With: avocado, dressing, Green Goddess, healthy, light, mayo-free, recipe, salad dressing, yogurt

Citrus Chickpea Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing…Eat this healthy salad by itself or serve it over fresh spinach! 174 calories and 2 Weight Watcher Freestyle SP

Citrus & Chickpea Salad Recipe with Lemon Herb Dressing {Healthy New Year Challenge – Week 4}

Jan 25, 2016 by Dara 10 Comments

This healthy chickpea salad recipe is full of flavor from fresh citrus and a bright lemon herb dressing. Eat it on its own or serve it on a bed of greens. Thank you for Sunkist for helping me to share this recipe with you. When it comes to choosing between sweet and savory, savory garners…

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Filed Under: Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipes Tagged With: #HealthyNewYear, basil, Beans, chickpea, citrus, clean eating, dressing, garbanzo, gluten-free, healthy, Healthy New Year, herb, lemon, mint, orange

Whole Wheat Stuffing Recipe with Dried Cherries & Pecans

Nov 18, 2015 by Dara 14 Comments

You won’t miss the extra fat one bit in this delicious and lightened-up whole wheat stuffing recipe, complete with dried cherries and chopped pecans. Thank you to the Cherry Marketing Institute for helping me to share this recipe with you. My sure-fire recipe for a successful Thanksgiving is simple. A plateful of stuffing smothered in…

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Filed Under: Holiday Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: Bread, cherry, dressing, dried cherries, healthy, holiday, light, pecan, recipe, stuffing, tart cherries, Thanksgiving, whole wheat

Jicama & Pineapple Spinach Salad with Sriracha Buttermilk Dressing Recipe

Aug 4, 2015 by Dara 6 Comments

Liven up your meal with this fresh spinach salad, filled with jicama, pineapple and avocado, and topped with a creamy Sriracha dressing. Sitting in our backyard on Sunday came with a risk of getting soaked. I actually covet Utah’s August thunderstorms, a break from the summer heat and a reminder of overcast Vancouver days sprinkled…

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Filed Under: Ethnic-Inspired Recipes, Salads Tagged With: avocado, buttermilk, dressing, gluten-free, healthy, jicama, pineapple, salad, sriracha, vegetarian

Southwestern Pasta Salad with Yogurt Salsa Dressing Recipe

Jun 22, 2015 by Dara 12 Comments

Whip up this healthy southwestern whole wheat pasta salad for your next barbecue. It gets its flavor from black beans, corn and an easy yogurt salsa dressing. Pasta salad has been my kryptonite ever since I was a kid. If there is a bowl of it sitting in the fridge, all resolve melts like ice…

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Filed Under: Pasta Tagged With: dressing, healthy, pasta, salad, salsa, side, vegetarian, whole wheat, yogurt

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Vinaigrette Recipe

Jun 5, 2015 by Dara 12 Comments

One taste of these grilled sweet potatoes with cilantro vinaigrette will convince you to make this your go-to summer side dish recipe. One of the most important things I learned about cooking came straight from a cookbook. I’ll admit that I don’t always read the opening, informational chapter of a cookbook, typically diving straight into…

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Filed Under: Favorite Grilling Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: cilantro, dressing, grilled, healthy, potato, sweet potato, vegetable, vinaigrette

Grated Cauliflower Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing

Feb 3, 2015 by Dara 37 Comments

Who knew raw cauliflower could be so good?! This easy, flavorful Grated Cauliflower Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing packs a punch of flavor. If you had told me as a kid that I would be eating raw cauliflower salads in the future, I would have sworn that you were some terrifying vision, like the ghost…

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Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: cauliflower, clean eating, dressing, ginger, gluten-free, healthy, recipe, salad, vegan, vegetarian

Kale Salad with Raspberries and Parmesan Crisps

Nov 19, 2014 by Dara 34 Comments

There’s nothing like a kale salad with fresh berries to inject the flavor of summer into winter! Thank you to Kitchen PLAY, Driscoll’s Berries and Whole Foods Markets for helping me to share this recipe with you. This is the season of comfort foods and as much as I am smitten by the soups, stews…

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Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: almond, dressing, gluten-free, healthy, kale, Parmesan, raspberries, raspberry, salad, vegetarian, vinaigrette

Salmon & Avocado Salad Recipe with Miso Lime Dressing

Jun 25, 2014 by Dara 10 Comments

Creamy avocado and salmon are a match made in culinary heaven. An easy miso lime dressing adds a pop of tang and saltiness to this dinner salad. Thanks to California Avocados for sponsoring this post and helping me to share this recipe with you. We finally reached the point where my two boys are okay…

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Filed Under: Entrees, Seafood Recipes Tagged With: avocado, California Avocados, dressing, healthy, lime, miso, salad, salmon, vinaigrette

In this roasted asparagus recipe, the fresh springtime vegetable is tossed with olive and roasted until tender, then drizzled with a simple Dijon vinaigrette. 66 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchers #asparagus

Roasted Asparagus Recipe with Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing

Apr 2, 2014 by Dara 16 Comments

In this roasted asparagus recipe, the fresh springtime vegetable is tossed with olive and roasted until tender, then drizzled with a simple Dijon vinaigrette. 66 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Am I the only one who suffers from road rage in the aisles of Costco? Last Sunday, we were caught in one of…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipes Tagged With: asparagus, Dijon, dressing, gluten-free, roasted, vegan, vegetarian, vinaigrette

Warm Bourbon Spinach Salad Recipe with Bacon & Avocado

Feb 8, 2013 by Dara 25 Comments

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a spinach salad tossed with a bourbon dressing, and topped with avocado and bacon. If you can’t be at Mardi Gras in person, you might as well douse your salad in bourbon. Now, I know this isn’t traditional Mardi Gras-esque food. It’s not gumbo, jambalaya or etouffée, and there’s not even…

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Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: avocado, bacon, bourbon, dressing, recipe, salad, spinach

Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe with Plums, Feta & Cumin Dressing

Aug 23, 2012 by Dara 20 Comments

When we visited my parents in Victoria, B.C. last week, it became abundantly clear why my obsession with food started at a young age. Within 10 minutes of leaving the airport, we pulled up to my parents’ favorite farm stand, loading up on two varieties of corn (perfect for this Grilled Corn Salad), fresh plums,…

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Filed Under: Entrees, Pasta, Poultry Recipes Tagged With: cheese, chicken, cilantro, cumin, dressing, feta, green onion, healthy, pasta, pasta salad, plum, recipe, whole wheat

Greek Potato Salad Recipe with Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives & Oregano Dressing

Aug 13, 2012 by Dara 20 Comments

Please tell me that I’m not the only one that has a “thing” for picnicking. There’s just something about wrapping up piles of sandwiches, scooping potato salad into your old standby Tupperware container and tucking ice packs around the moveable feast. Perhaps it’s the promise of eating outdoors, with the rustling of the breeze, or…

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Filed Under: Salads, Side Dishes Tagged With: cheese, dressing, feta, Greek, olives, potato, potato salad, recipe, vegetarian

Grilled Flank Steak Salad with Smoked Paprika Dressing Recipe

Jul 2, 2012 by Dara 34 Comments

Maybe it’s the fireworks or the parades, but the beginning of July always feels like the start of one big summertime party. Yesterday, July 1st, was Canada Day and my family honored the day with a rousing (if not overly-dramatic and out-of-tune) rendition of “O Canada!” as we sat down at the breakfast table. Given…

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Filed Under: Beef & Lamb Recipes, Entrees, Favorite Grilling Recipes, Salads Tagged With: beef, dressing, flank steak, grilled, recipe, salad, smoked paprika, vinaigrette

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I'm Dara, a Canadian living in the U.S. and sharing my favorite healthy recipes, as well as healthy lifestyle tips. My cooking motto is that healthy eating never needs to be boring!
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