Summer is all about spending time outdoors whether hiking and cycling or enjoying barbecues and pool parties. Stay on track with your health goals by making healthier versions of classic summer recipes like burgers made with lean protein and hydrating beverages such as water infused with antioxidant-rich fruit. These 13 recipes all take advantage of summer staples for under 350 calories per serving:
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1. WATERMELON SALAD WITH FETA AND MINT | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 132; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 11mg; Sodium: 410mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 3g
2. GRILLED CHICKEN, LENTIL AND PEACH SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 258; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 44mg; Sodium: 465mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 19g
3. SUMMERTIME CAPRESE SALAD | EATING BIRD FOOD
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 124; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 18mg; Sodium: 236mg; Total Carbohydrate: 2g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 1g; Protein: 7g
4. STRAWBERRY & ROSÉ GRANITA | LENTINE ALEXIS FOR MYFITNESSPAL
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 73; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 3mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 1
5. GRILLED KALE SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING | THE HEALTHY MAVEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 248; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 93mg; Carbohydrate: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 5g
6. HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY FROZEN YOGURT | HEALTHY NIBBLES AND BITS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 147; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 2mg; Sodium: 22mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 26g; Protein: 5g
7. GRILLED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN TACOS WITH AVOCADO CREMA | ELLE PENNER
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 336; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 73mg; Sodium 766mg; Carbohydrates: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 11g; Protein 24g
8. KEY LIME PIE “RECOVERY” BITES | OPTIMUM NUTRITION
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 161; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 13mg; Sodium: 33mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 8g
9. MINT LEMONADE | PICKLED PLUM
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 74; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 9mg; Total Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 15g; Protein: 1g
10. GRILLED CORN AND ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS | THE ENDLESS MEAL
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 287; Total Fat: 21g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 400mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 10g
11. SUGAR-FREE WATERMELON STRAWBERRY AGUA FRESCA | HEALTHY NIBBLES & BITS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 100; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 9mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 19g; Protein: 1g
12. NORWEGIAN SEAFOOD BURGERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 319; Total Fat: 13.5g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5.1g; Cholesterol: 184mg; Sodium: 443mg; Carbohydrate: 11.1g; Dietary Fiber: 2.6g; Sugar: 1.2g; Protein: 38.2g
13. MIXED BERRY TART | FOOD FANATIC
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 92; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 2g
Originally published June 2020, updated June 2022