Healthy Side Dishes

Peach and Cucumber Salsa 

A tasty fresh fruit salsa made with peaches, cucumbers, jalapeno peppers and cilantro. Would be great with fish and grilled meat or poultry.

Favorite Coleslaw 

A pre-cut bag of cabbage slaw cuts the prep time for this simple, creamy side dish.

Tzatziki Dipping Sauce 

This combination of sour cream, cucumber, and garlic makes tzatziki a refreshing appetizer to serve with vegetables, bread or meat dishes.

Strawberry Spinach Salad 

Choose ripe, red strawberries and the freshest spinach for this healthy, fresh salad. A simple vinaigrette complements the sweet strawberry flavor.

Stuffed Zucchini Bake 

Zucchini halves are stuffed with a mixture of bread crumbs and vegetables, baked until tender and topped with provolone cheese.

Italian Broiled or Grilled Tomatoes 

Thick slices of fresh tomato grilled and then topped with cheese and basil--a great appetizer or side dish.

Pasta Fagloli 

This pasta dish can be used as a great addition to any meal but is surely hearty enough to serve as a main dish.

Marinated Vegetables 

A healthy, colorful blend of vegetables and beans in a light red wine vinaigrette.

Lucious Deviled Eggs 

Deviled eggs are a fabulous appetizer for any holiday gathering. The addition of pomegranate seeds as a garnish adds a great flavor and look.

Sofrito Potatoes 

Small red potatoes are cooked, then seasoned with a puree of vegetables--in this case celery, carrot, onion and bell pepper.

Italian Summer Squash Saute 

Seasoned with garlic, basil, oregano, and a splash of balsamic vinegar, this vegetable side dish is great with a grilled steak.

Savory Stewed Potatoes 

Onions, green and red peppers and a savory bouillon broth add great flavor to this healthy baked potato dish.

Radish Supreme 

Radishes and shallots are cooked in a little olive oil and butter, then sprinkled with brown sugar, lemon juice and peel, and sesame seeds.

Papaya Platter Salad 

Fresh, light and unique--papaya, oranges, watercress and blackberries with Stilton blue cheese and a lemon-honey dressing.

Balsamic Roasted Parsnips 

Roasting the parsnips brings out a sweet, caramelized flavor; the balsamic vinegar adds tang. They're served on greens with crumbled goat cheese.

Better Broccoli Salad 

Great vegetable salad--broccoli, carrots, raisins, sunflower seeds, bacon and onion, in a sweet and creamy dressing.

Ambrosia Fruit Salad 

A low fat version of your favorite fruit salad with just enough marshmallows, coconut and creamy dressing to satisfy.

Sauteed Mushrooms 

Whole mushrooms are sauteed with wine, basil and olive oil for this tasty treat that can be served as a side dish or spooned over ...

Lemon Asparagus Brown Rice 

Brown rice is cooked with mushrooms and seasonings, and tossed with steamed asparagus cuts and Parmesan cheese.

Grilled Portabello Vidalia Tomato and Spina 

Grilling fresh onions, tomatoes and mushrooms and adding them to a spinach salad with a homemade herb vinaigrette makes for a light and healthy meal.

Spinach Fried Rice 

This fried rice recipe adds chopped fresh spinach and red onion to the cooked (or leftover) white rice.

Garden Potato Salad 

Red potatoes are used in this potato salad, which also features corn kernels, tomato, green pepper and green onion. The oil-and-vinegar dressing is sweetened with ...

English Pea Salad 

A classic salad with peas, hard boiled eggs and shredded cheese in a creamy dressing.

Lemon Oregano Potatoes 

Potatoes and garlic are marinated with lemon, olive oil and oregano, then roasted until crisp.

Seasoned Squash Medley 

Potatoes and squash are roasted with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper for a tasty flavor that makes a great addition to any meal.