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13 Produce-Packed Summer Side Dishes

Updated January 25, 2014
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Fresh and flavorful

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Serve up these low-cal, produce-packed sides at your next outdoor event. Their tangy flavors will be the perfect healthy addition to your burgers, hot dogs, and steaks.

Fresh Corn Salsa

Lime and jalapeño add a spicy kick to this simple, low-cal side dish. Corn and tomato pack this dish full of antioxidants, and it’s perfect served with

fish tacos.

Ingredients: Corn, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, limes, garlic, salt

Calories: 29

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Grilled Jerk Pineapple

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Add a tangy twist to this sweet tropical fruit by using brown sugar, allspice, and even red pepper. And you can turn down the heat a bit by serving with low-fat ice cream.

Ingredients: Brown sugar, dark rum, thyme, cinnamon, salt, red pepper, ginger, allspice, cloves, pineapple, low-fat ice cream

Calories: 251

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Zucchini Oven Chips

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Breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese turn fresh zucchini into a savory treat. These oven-baked chips are the perfect low-cal substitute for French fries.

Ingredients: Dry breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, fat-free milk, zucchini, cooking spray

Calories: 61

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Tomato-Zucchini Bake

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This quick-and-easy side dish uses the fresh flavors of zucchini, tomatoes, and corn, plus a little panko for a delicious, crispy casserole.

Ingredients: Cooking spray, zucchini, corn, tomatoes, panko, Parmesan

Calories: 108 (approximate)

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Spicy-Sweet Slaw

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Cabbage is low in calories, packed with vitamin C, and the perfect base for the spicy vinaigrette in this recipe. Great as a side or on top of a burger, this slaw adds horseradish for an extra kick.

Ingredients: Cabbage-and-carrot coleslaw, red bell pepper, scallions, cherry tomatoes, prepared horseradish, honey, cider vinegar, pepper, salt, canola oil

Calories: 59

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Succotash Salad

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A great make-ahead side dish, this simple salad has a slightly heartier texture than most salads. The tangy low-fat dressing complements barbecue fare, and you can substitute soybeans for lima beans for a boost of protein.

Ingredients: Lima beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onion, red onion, flat-leaf parsley, oregano, lemons, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, black pepper

Calories: 164

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Spicy Grilled Corn

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Corn is absolutely delicious on the grill, but adding the Thai Hot Sauce makes this veggie a spicy treat for only 68 calories. Serve with Mexican fare or this low-cal Fiesta Burger

Ingredients: Fresh corn with husks, (limes, salt, jalapeño peppers, garlic), wood chips

Calories: 68

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Herbed Potato Salad

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This flavorful potato salad will be a winner at any barbecue. Dill, parsley, and onion combine with low-fat yogurt and sour cream to make a pungent, creamy dressing. And it's easy to stick it in a Tupperware container and carry to any outdoor event.

Ingredients: Yukon gold potatoes, white wine vinegar, low-fat yogurt, reduced-fat sour cream, canola oil, red onion, fresh parsley, fresh dill, salt, black pepper, garlic

Calories: 168

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Stuffed Zucchini With Potatoes and Peas

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This Indian-inspired stuffing is the perfect addition to crispy, cool zucchinis. Plus peas and potatoes are full of Resistant Starch, a filling fiber that will keep you full longer.

Ingredients: Zucchini, salt, potatoes, butter, vegetable oil, onion, ginger, garlic, serrano chile, chickpea flour, coriander, turmeric, red pepper, cumin, green peas, cilantro

Calories: 145

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Spinach Coleslaw

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Unlike most coleslaw, which is low on veggies, high on mayo, this recipe is packed with cabbage, spinach, and onions. You’ll get iron, vitamin C, and a delicious creamy taste. But if you’re concerned about calories, use low-fat mayo.

Ingredients: Green cabbage, red cabbage, spinach, red onion, green onion, Italian parsley, mayonnaise, Creole mustard, salt, pepper

Calories: 198

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Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad

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This festive potato salad has a surprising amount of fresh herbs—dill, chives, and parsley. And the tangy vinegar-based dressing keeps a serving under 10 grams of fat.

Ingredients: Fingerling potatoes, red potatoes, blue potatoes, red onion, parsley, dill, chives, hard-cooked eggs, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, Dijon mustard, pepper, garlic

Calories: 250

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Couscous Salad Cups

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This pasta salad is a good grain-veggie combo for lamb chops, chicken, and shrimp. Regular couscous doesn’t pack in a lot of fiber, so switch to whole wheat for an added boost.

Ingredients: Vegetable broth, couscous, carrots, green onions, cucumber, tomato, Pomegranate-Orange Dressing (oranges, balsamic vinegar, lemons, pomegranate molasses, fresh rosemary, salt, brown sugar, cumin, black pepper, red pepper, garlic cloves, minced, extra-virgin olive oil), parsley, mint, salt, black pepper, Boston lettuce leaves

Calories: 139

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Moroccan-Spiced Oranges

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Tangy and sweet, this low-cal dish is the perfect end to a spicy meal. Serve with yogurt or ice cream for a flavor-packed dessert.

Ingredients: Oranges, slivered almonds, dates, powdered sugar, lemons, cinnamon

Calories: 167

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