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Weight Watchers Bright Summer Salad recipe – 3 points

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Weight Watchers Bright Summer Salad recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
4 cups cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes (halved)
1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 ripe avocados (seeded, peeled, and diced)
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper (seeded)
1 tablespoon caper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 lemon, juice of
1 lime, juice of
1 bunch fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
ground black pepper

Preparation
1. Place the tomatoes, avocados and red onions in a bowl.
2. Carefully mix together the remaining ingredients and pour over the tomato mixture.
3. Chill for about 30 minutes to let the flavors blend; serve.

WW POINTS per serving: 3
Nutritional information per serving: 140 calories, 10.2g fat, 6g fiber

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Weight Watchers Fresh Tomato Garden Pasta Salad recipe – 6 points

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Weight Watchers Fresh Tomato Garden Pasta Salad recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups farfalle pasta (bow ties)
1-2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced
2 tablespoons chives, minced
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation
1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, adding the cut green beans for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
2. In a large bowl, blend together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, basil and chives.
4. Drain the pasta, rinse under cool water, drain well and add to the tomatoes mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Crumble the Feta cheese over the pasta and serve.

One serving is approximately 135 grams.
WW POINTS per serving: 6
Nutritional information per serving: 294 calories, 7g fat, 3.3g fiber

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Weight Watchers Asian Marinated Asparagus recipe – 0 points

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Weight Watchers Asian Marinated Asparagus recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 lb asparagus spears
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons gingerroot, chopped
2 tablespoons water

Preparation
1. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus.
2. Place the asparagus spears and 2 tablespoons water in a shallow microwave dish.
3. Cover and microwave at high for about 2-4 minutes (or until the asparagus is crisp-tender).
4. Drain the asparagus, return to the dish.
5. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and gingerroot; stir with a whisk until the mixture is blended.
6. Pour the vinegar mixture over the asparagus, turning the asparagus to coat.
7. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, turning the asparagus occasionally.

One serving is approximately 131 grams.
WW POINTS per serving: 0
Nutritional information per serving: 41 calories, 1.4g fat, 2.4g fiber

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Weight Watchers Greek Mushroom Salad recipe – 1 point

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This delicious mushroom salad gets its great taste from the fabulous blend of herbs. One of my all-time favorite salad recipes!

Weight Watchers Greek Mushroom Salad recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
1/2 lb mushrooms
1 medium tomato, diced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon basil or marjoram
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or fresh coriander, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch fresh pepper, ground
1/3 cup water

Preparation
1. In a frying pan, heat the oil on low heat and gently fry the mushrooms for about 2-3 minutes (do not overcook!).
2. Sprinkle in the garlic and basil, then toss the mixture for a minute or two so that mushrooms are well coated.
3. Add the diced tomato, lemon juice, salt, pepper and water.
4. Stir together and cook until the tomato softens.
5. Remove from the heat and let cool at room temperature for about 1-2 hours (so the flavors blend together).
6. Garnish with chopped herbs.

One serving is approximately 90 grams.
WW POINTS per serving: 1
Nutritional information per serving: 36 calories, 2.4g fat, 0.7g fiber

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Weight Watchers Layered Fruit Salad recipe – 4 points

weight watchers layered fruit salad recipe

Now that the weather is starting to get hot, all I feel like eating is fruit. But even with its great taste, fresh fruit can sometimes get boring if eaten by itself. Beautiful, delicious and very refreshing, this salad makes fruit look as exciting as it tastes!

Weight Watchers Layered Fruit Salad recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
2 medium bananas, sliced
2 cups pineapple chunks
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
1 cup red seedless grapes
1 pint strawberries, sliced
1 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1 cinnamon stick

Preparation
1.In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice and zest, lemon juice and rind, brown sugar and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
4. Layer the fruit in a glass serving bowl.
5. Remove the cinnamon stick from the sauce; pour the sauce over the fruit.
6. Cover and chill for several hours before serving.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 217 calories, 0.7g fat, 5g fiber

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