Lighter Meals

Meals that won't weigh you down! Think fresh! Check out my favorite fresh and light recipes including pasta, salads, sandwiches, grain bowls, and more meals you'll crave.
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Artichoke, Asparagus & Green Bean Salad: A Fresh & Light Summer Side Dish for BBQs!
This Artichoke, Asparagus, and Green Bean Salad combines pantry and garden ingredients to create a refreshing, light side dish. It’s perfect for summer potlucks, BBQs, and cookouts. The balance of flavors and textures makes it an easy crowd-pleaser that pairs well with almost any main dish. Make this simple yet delicious salad for your next cookout or BBQ!
Juicy Baked Barbecue Chicken Breast – Perfect for Meal Prep, Salads, and More!
Tender and juicy baked barbecue chicken breast is the ultimate meal prep recipe! It's easy to make and perfect for busy weekdays. Enjoy it in sandwiches, salads, or quesadillas, or serve with your favorite sides for a wholesome dinner. This flavorful chicken is a great head-start ingredient for quick, satisfying meals all week long. Make this baked barbecue chicken breast and elevate your meal prep game today!
Healthy Zucchini Taco Boats: A Low-Carb, Paleo, Keto Twist on Taco Night!
These Zucchini Taco Boats are a fun and healthy way to upgrade your taco night! Packed with flavor, this low-carb, paleo, keto, and Whole30-friendly recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a nutritious twist on traditional tacos. These boats are easy to make and customizable with your favorite fillings. A great meal prep option or weeknight dinner. Make these zucchini taco boats tonight for a healthy taco night alternative!
Healthy Orzo Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Balsamic Vinaigrette
This Orzo Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables is a healthy, flavorful dish perfect for parties or meals! Made with tender orzo, roasted bell peppers, eggplant, onions, fresh tomatoes, and smoky mozzarella, it’s all tossed in a light balsamic vinaigrette. Great as a side dish or vegetarian main, this salad is easy to prepare and full of vibrant, fresh flavors. Make this Orzo Pasta Salad for your next gathering and enjoy its delicious goodness!
High-Protein Tuna Salad with Chopped Egg – Easy 27g Protein Lunch
This Quick Tuna Salad with Chopped Egg is loaded with 27g of protein per serving! Made with canned tuna, diced red onion, celery, and a mix of mayo and Greek yogurt, it’s the perfect high-protein lunch. Adding hard-boiled eggs bumps up the protein while keeping the flavors classic and delicious. Quick, easy, and satisfying, this salad comes together in minutes for a healthy meal. Make this protein-packed Tuna Salad with Chopped Egg today!
Refreshing Sonoma Chicken Salad – Protein-Packed, 10-Minute Recipe
This Sonoma Chicken Salad is a protein-packed meal ready in just 10 minutes! Made with creamy Greek yogurt, chicken, red onion, crisp celery, crunchy pecans, and juicy grapes, it’s loaded with delicious textures and flavors. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or as a standalone dish, this versatile recipe makes a quick and refreshing meal. Whip up this Sonoma Chicken Salad for a flavorful, protein-rich option today!
Flavorful and Healthy Asian Salad Dressing: Quick & Easy Vinaigrette Recipe for Any Salad
This Asian salad dressing, made with olive oil, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, coconut aminos, honey, and garlic, is a delicious, quick, and healthy vinaigrette that brings bold flavors to your salads. It's the perfect balance of savory and sweet, and you can easily whip it up in no time. Make this Asian Salad Dressing and elevate your salads with this irresistible homemade vinaigrette!
Artichoke, Asparagus & Green Bean Salad: A Fresh & Light Summer Side Dish for BBQs!
This Artichoke, Asparagus, and Green Bean Salad combines pantry and garden ingredients to create a refreshing, light side dish. It’s perfect for summer potlucks, BBQs, and cookouts. The balance of flavors and textures makes it an easy crowd-pleaser that pairs well with almost any main dish. Make this simple yet delicious salad for your next cookout or BBQ!
Juicy Baked Barbecue Chicken Breast – Perfect for Meal Prep, Salads, and More!
Tender and juicy baked barbecue chicken breast is the ultimate meal prep recipe! It's easy to make and perfect for busy weekdays. Enjoy it in sandwiches, salads, or quesadillas, or serve with your favorite sides for a wholesome dinner. This flavorful chicken is a great head-start ingredient for quick, satisfying meals all week long. Make this baked barbecue chicken breast and elevate your meal prep game today!
Refreshing Sonoma Chicken Salad – Protein-Packed, 10-Minute Recipe
This Sonoma Chicken Salad is a protein-packed meal ready in just 10 minutes! Made with creamy Greek yogurt, chicken, red onion, crisp celery, crunchy pecans, and juicy grapes, it’s loaded with delicious textures and flavors. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or as a standalone dish, this versatile recipe makes a quick and refreshing meal. Whip up this Sonoma Chicken Salad for a flavorful, protein-rich option today!
Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms with Garlic & Onion: Easy 20-Minute Side Dish
This Shiitake Mushrooms Recipe features mushrooms sautéed with garlic and onion until they're tender and caramelized. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect side dish for any meal. Whether served alongside steak, chicken, or pasta, these mushrooms add savory depth and a pop of flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Make this delicious, easy Shiitake Mushrooms Recipe tonight!
Healthy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing with Greek Yogurt: Easy, Quick, and Delicious for Salads & Dips
This Buttermilk Ranch Dressing with Greek yogurt is a quick, easy, and healthy recipe that takes only 5 minutes to make! Featuring low-fat buttermilk, Greek yogurt, mayo, fresh herbs, garlic, and onion, this flavorful dressing is perfect for salads, grain bowls, or as a dip for veggies. Made in just one bowl or mason jar, it’s a creamy and delicious addition to your meals. Make this Buttermilk Ranch Dressing today and enjoy a tasty, healthy twist on a classic!
25-Minute Lentil Sloppy Joes: A Quick, Plant-Based Recipe for a Healthy Weeknight Meal
This 25-Minute Lentil Sloppy Joe recipe is a quick, healthy, and delicious plant-based meal packed with protein. Using pre-cooked brown lentils makes it even faster, but you can also cook your lentils from scratch if you prefer. Serve this savory, vegan dish on a Kaiser roll, over a baked potato, or on top of vegetables for a wholesome dinner option that the whole family will love. Make this Lentil Sloppy Joe recipe tonight for a quick, nutritious meal!
Easy Roasted Radishes – Simple, Low-Carb Side Dish with Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce
These easy roasted radishes are the perfect low-carb side dish that’s simple and delicious. Roasting radishes brings out their natural sweetness and flavor, and when paired with a lemon garlic tahini sauce, they become a truly irresistible treat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this is a great side dish to complement any meal. Make this easy roasted radishes recipe and enjoy a healthy, flavorful addition to your next dinner!
Italian Pasta Salad: Healthy, Colorful, & Ready in 20 Minutes!
This healthy Italian pasta salad is a colorful, flavorful dish ready in just 20 minutes! Packed with fresh veggies like bell peppers, artichokes, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives, it's tossed in a homemade balsamic dressing for the perfect summer side or light lunch. Even better the next day, it’s great for meal prep, cookouts, or picnics. You’ll love this vibrant and nutritious recipe. Make this Italian pasta salad today!