Bellinis, lobster rolls, burgers and crab cakes aren’t exactly great for the waistline or your heart. Just because you’re opting to be health-conscious doesn’t mean you have to be a pariah from outdoor barbecue fun. In fact, we’ve rounded up 10 recipes so deliciously flavorful, you’ll have a hard time believing they’re actually loaded with vitamins, minerals and in most cases, high levels of fiber and protein. Best of all, they’re easy and require very few ingredients, meaning they’re healthy for our wallets, too. So go ahead, grab the SPF and your grilling tongs: It’s time for some outdoor food and fun.
10 Healthy Recipes for Summer
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Cucumber Noodle Salad with Avocado Dill Dressing
Turn your pasta craving into a veggie craving with this unique faux noodle recipe. (View recipe here.)
Image: Pinterest via The Healthy Maven
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Pineapple Lemonade
Sweet, tangy and wonderfully refreshing, this is the perfect summer refresher (spiked or not...). (View recipe here.)
Image: Pinterest via Damn Delicious
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Raspberry Macaroons
Vegan, gluten-free and Paleo, these macaroons are easy to make and require just five simple ingredients. (View recipe here.)
Image: Pinterest via My Whole Food Life
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Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Crisps
Not only can cinnamon help lower blood sugar levels and reduce heart disease risk factors, it has been shown to help manage weight. (View recipe here.)
Image: Pinterest via Spend with Pennies
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Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Bright and fresh, these tacos are packed with fiber and protein. (View recipe here.)
Image: Pinterest via Cookie and Kate
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Strawberry Yogurt Bark
Replace cavity-inducing peanut brittle with this simple treat made from nothing besides strawberries and yogurt. (View recipe here.)
Image: Pinterest via hello, Wonderful
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Easy Chicken Burgers with Guacamole
Burgers are a summertime staple. Opt for chicken instead of beef for a more heart-friendly dish. We love this recipe because it also works in guacamole, which we should all be enjoying while we can. (View recipe here.)
Image: Pinterest via Yummy Healthy Easy
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Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Chips
Give your fatty snacks a healthy makeover with these crispy, veggie-based chips. (View recipe here.)
Image: Pinterest via Frugal Living Mom
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Cilantro-Lime Grilled Watermelon
The only thing more refreshing than watermelon is grilled watermelon, and this recipe offers a unique savory twist. (View recipe here.)
Image: Pinterest via The Stay At Home Chef
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Three Bean Summer Salad
Come summer, there's no better post-workout fuel. Plus, this dish works just as well as a main dish as it does a side. (View recipe here.)
Image: Pinterest via Inspired Wives
