Today's Tip: Memorial Day Weekend Side Dish Suggestions...

Going to a Memorial Day potluck and need a recipe?  Here are two to try...

Sassy Melon Salad

1/4th of recipe (about 1 1/3 cups): 91 calories, 0.25g fat, 30mg sodium, 22g carbs, 2g fiber, 17g sugars, 2.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3*

Ingredients:
1/2 cup lowfat Greek vanilla yogurt
2 tsp. lime juice
2 cups diced (seedless or seeded) watermelon
1 1/2 cups diced cantaloupe
1 1/2 cups diced cucumber
1 cup diced pear

Directions:
In a blender or food processor, combine yogurt, lime juice, and 1/4 cup watermelon. Blend until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine cantaloupe, cucumber, pear, and remaining 1 3/4 cups watermelon. Add yogurt mixture and toss to coat. Mmmm!

MAKES 4 SERVINGS 

Tangy Tex-Mex Slaw

1/8th of recipe (about 2/3 cup): 50 calories, <0.5g fat, 186mg sodium, 10g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 3g sugars, 2.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 1*  
 
Ingredients:
1/3 cup fat-free sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp. lime juice
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 tsp. taco seasoning mix
1/4 tsp. salt
One 12-oz. bag (about 4 cups) broccoli cole slaw
1/2 cup frozen sweet corn kernels, thawed
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

 

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, taco seasoning, and salt. Whisk until uniform.

Add all remaining ingredients, and toss to coat. Eat up!

MAKES 8 SERVINGS