Summer none::Raw appetizers & snacks recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Quick 7-Layer Dip

Quick 7-Layer Dip is a delicious, easy and quick (15) minute appetizer or snack recipe for a large gathering, event or holiday. Made with refried…

Black Bean-Salsa Dip

Black Bean-Salsa Dip is an easy and quick recipe with no cooking. The perfect recipe for the diet conscious also. Beans, tomato, corn and onions…

Hummus

This is a great snack for any time of year. I personally serve it with Kalamata olives and sometimes even diced cucumber and/or bell pepper.…

Tomato filled with sardines in olive oil.

Clam and Olive Dip

Serve this with bagel or pretzel chips at your next football or tailgate party!

Neiman Marcus Cheese Spread

This was served at a bunco group and it has been a hit at my house ever since. Great party appetizer. Makes a lot but never any left. Like…

Texas Caviar

Salsa

This salsa is truly authentic the real taste of Mexico!

Grape Salad

I had been craving this ever since my sister made me taste this dish that her boyfriend's mother brought to Easter dinner. It is so good!!

Tzatziki

I’ve had a love affair with tzatziki since college. I had a boyfriend in college whose family loved Greek food. They would always have a fresh batch…

Salsa

Zeera Raita (Cumin seeds Raita)

Raita is a famous and delicious side dish in subcontinent. This mouth watering dish is prepared at every home in Pakistan with pulao and biryani…

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

guacamole

this guacamole is fairly mild, but goes great with blue corn chips it is a perfect dip.