Summer recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps This is one of those dishes that I have to order every single time I go to Chinatown and see them on the menu. I love the crunch of the lettuce,…	Joanne Weir Jul 2008 Professional	56 votes 24 reviews 14 comments 105903 views
French Rice Salad This is a light and flavorful as a main dish or side dish. It's a perfect side for any grilled meat or fish.	Nancy Miyasaki Oct 2009 Intermediate	5 votes 3 reviews 2 comments 15746 views
Southwestern Shell Pasta Salad Chop, chop, chop and get your frustrations out making this pasta salad with south-of-the-border appeal. Choose your heat level by amount of peppers,…	Salad Foodie Dec 2012 Professional	4 votes 3 reviews 2 comments 10029 views

Grilled Flanken Style Korean Short Ribs (Galbi or Kalbi) I adapted this recipe from one in Bon Appetit and another from Chef John (foodwishes.blogspot.com). Chef John…	John Spottiswood Feb 2013 Advanced	5 votes 3 reviews 2 comments 11453 views
Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins (with bread machine dough option) Whole wheat, bran and honey - a perfect threesome! Regular hamburger buns and even bread slices at times have…	Salad Foodie Apr 2015 Professional	3 votes 1 review 2 comments 11563 views
Easy Breakfast Oatmeal Muffins w/ Chocolate chips and Coconut This is a great recipe for a fast breakfast, after school snack or anytime. They are fast and easy to make and…	Denise Sherin Apr 2015 Advanced	3 votes 2 reviews 6076 views
Peach Rum Sauce Lip-smacking delicious! A spoonful of this delicately flavored luscious sauce turns ordinary desserts into memorable treats. Warm and serve over ice…	Salad Foodie Jul 2016 Professional	2 votes 1 review 1 comment 5427 views
Calypso Blondies I so love blondies! Blondies are basically brownies without the cocoa and contain brown sugar instead of white sugar. Brownies seem so “old hat”…	Adam Janowski Apr 2011 Intermediate	1 vote 13489 views
Easy Herb Chicken in Pastry What a great company entree! Chicken breasts top an herb cream cheese base before being wrapped in puff pastry. While they bake, toss a green salad…	Robyn Savoie Feb 2014 Advanced	1 vote 7 comments 10665 views
Creamy Coleslaw I like to make all kinds of coleslaw's. I like to make different flavors, some with mayo some with vinaigrettes some mixed with both. I like to…	Denise Sherin Apr 2015 Advanced	1 vote 1 comment 4333 views
Spicy Beef Kababs This yummy dish can be served as an appetizer or a main dish with rice.	Nancy Miyasaki Jun 2008 Intermediate	4 votes 1 review 15156 views
Grilled Avocado and Pesto Salad This salad is easy, unique and delicious!	Kelsey Martin Jun 2008 Intermediate	3 votes 1 review 2 comments 15173 views
Lamb Burger Patties These Lamb Burgers will beat a Big Mac anyday!	Kelsey Martin Jun 2008 Intermediate	3 votes 1 comment 12321 views
Banana Nut Muffins Delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!	erin de martini Jun 2008 Beginner	3 votes 1 review 12714 views