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It's Time to Put Light, Fresh and Healthy on the Menu - 15 Fabulous Seasonal Recipes

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on May 22, 2024

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Fifteen of our favorite light and fresh recipes, perfect for warmer weather and healthy eating!

Is anyone out there feeling like you'd like to shed a few of those winter pounds and eat a little healthier as these beautiful spring days unfold and summer is no longer a distant dream?

Yep, we're right there with you! That's why we've gathered some of our favorite light and fresh recipes for your enjoyment in the weeks ahead. Cheers!

 

 

This Peach and Fresh Pineapple Green Smoothie is a super healthy and delicious way to start the day!

a Mexican Corn and Bean Salad in a white salad bowl resting on a turquoise towel

This Mexican Corn and Bean Salad is wonderful for potlucks, with chips and makes a fabulous side for sandwiches and grilled entreés.

Overhead vew of Honey Coriander Make-Ahead Salmon served with fresh veggies and rice on a wood table

This Asian-inspired, Honey Coriander Make-Ahead Salmon is perfect for everyday-easy meals, but also makes a fabulous entree for a dinner party.

Pepita Pecorino Kale Salad in a white bowl ready to be served

A bright, vibrantly flavored salad, this Pepita Pecorino Kale Salad pairs deliciously with pizza, burgers, roasted or grilled entreés and it makes a healthy, hearty meal topped with grilled chicken. The easy brown-butter-roasted pepitas are the crunchy crowning glory!

 

a Strawberry Spinach Salad in a white serving bowl on a wood table served with Basil Dressing and Sweet, Spicy Glazed Pistachios

This Strawberry Spinach Salad is light, fresh and pretty as a picture. The Basil Dressing and Sweet, Spicy Glazed Pistachios are the crowning glory!

 

a white bowl filled with peas, snap peas, fresh mint and thinly sliced asparagus

Looking for a fresh salad that's not your same-old, same-old? This delicious Lemony Green Bean Asparagus Salad has a bright lemony dressing, lots of healthy veggies and is bursting with fabulous flavor!

 

Pan-Seared Chicken Bruschetta in a cast iron pan topped with fresh basil leaves

If you're in the mood for something healthy, satiating and fabulous, this super easy Pan-Seared Chicken Bruschetta is calling your name! Serve it with some crusty bread to sop up the delicious juices and you'll be hearing rave reviews from family, friends and guests!

 

a platter filled with moist grilled chicken adorned by fresh herbs

These Grilled Chicken Breasts are moist, tender and full of great flavor. Marinate them for 30 minutes or overnight... they never fail to bring rave reviews!

 

a colorful mug filled with Fresh Corn Soup topped with corn, hers and bacon

Fresh Corn Soup- a delicious, make-ahead soup that's perfect as an appetizer soup and oh, so wonderful for lunch or casual dinners!

 

an overhead view of a skillet pan of Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp with rice and Pineapple Basil Salsa

This Vietnamese Caramel Shrimp is sweet, salty and super delicious. It comes together quickly and the Pineapple Basil Salsa is a fresh, vibrant garnish!

 

Broccoli Parmesan Quinoa in a white bowl resting on a blue and white patterned towel

Broccoli Parmesan Quinoa -What if you could serve a broccoli dish so delicious that everyone at the table would be begging for more? This one's quick, easy, healthy and a real crowd pleaser!

 

Honey Bourbon Glazed Salmon served in white bowls with rice and asparagus sides

This Honey Bourbon Glazed Salmon is deliciously company worthy, yet everyday easy! The sweet, sticky, spicy, gingery glaze/drizzling sauce is unbelievable!

 

a white bowl filled with Roasted Tomato Lentil Soup Caprese topped with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella balls

With traditional tomato-basil flavor and lots of healthy red lentils, this delicious Roasted Tomato Lentil Soup Caprese has a classic fresh mozzarella topping.

 

Lemon Oregano Chicken and Corn Salad in a white and blue bowl on a white background surrounded by jars of dressing and other condiments

Lemon Oregano Chicken and Corn Salad- This delicious, colorful, vibrant salad is also healthy and loaded with fresh flavor! It works well any time and in any season

 

Alice Water's Easy Marinated Beets on a black plate with a gray napkin on a bamboo placemat

Alice Water's Easy Marinated Beets- These healthy, easy marinated beets are like candy, once you try them you won't be able to get enough!

Bon Appétit!

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