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10 Healthier Summer Sides Under 300 Calories

A plate of strawberry panzanella featuring tomatoes, crumbled cheese, red onions, spinach, and croutons sits on a light blue table. Beside it are a whole heirloom tomato, sliced strawberries on a cutting board, a glass of water, and a small jar of honey. MyFitnessPal Blog
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Summer is prime time for cookouts. While the main meal usually gets a lot of attention (hello burgers), don’t forget to add some tasty, nutrient-packed sides. These delicious salads and dips take advantage of fresh summer produce — all under 300 calories per serving.

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1. BLT SUMMER PASTA SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

10 Healthier Summer Sides Under 300 Calories

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 245; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 59mg; Sodium: 309mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 10g

2. STRAWBERRY AND TOMATO PANZANELLA SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 270; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 25mg; Sodium: 374mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 10g

3. DIJON CHICKPEA AND EGG SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 248; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 186mg; Sodium: 537mg; Carbohydrate: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 1g; Protein 12g

4. BROCCOLI QUINOA TABOULI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

10 Healthier Summer Sides Under 300 Calories

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 195; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 62mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 9g

5. LENTIL SHALLOT DIP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

10 Healthier Summer Sides Under 300 Calories

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 95; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 9g; Sodium: 235mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 1g; Protein 5g

6. UNEXPECTED STONE FRUIT SALAD | LENTINE ALEXIS FOR MYFITNESSPAL

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 282; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 18mg; Sodium: 88mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 11g

7. LIGHTER SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP AND WHOLE-GRAIN PITA CHIPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

10 Healthier Summer Sides Under 300 Calories

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 197; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 26mg; Sodium: 267mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 13g

8. TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD | EATING BIRD FOOD

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 104; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 126mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 2g

9. GRILLED ZUCCHINI CORN SALAD | UPROOT KITCHEN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 94; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 6mg; Sodium: 74mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 3g

10. WATERMELON, GRAPEFRUIT AND BLACKBERRY SALAD | NUTRITION STRIPPED

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 225; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 295mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 22g; Protein: 3g

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