Roasted Beet and Basil Salad Recipe – 3 Points
By Wendy
Beets are in abundance right now, and I love finding new and delicious ways to use them. Of course, I’ve had roasted beets by themselves, and I’ve added beets to my salads, but today’s Weight Watchers recipe is for a very simple roasted beet salad that is just beets, basil and a dressing. And it is divine! I was amazed at how much flavor each bite had packed into it. There’s a smoky and sweet taste from the beets, and then the peppery basil and tangy balsamic dressing are the perfect complement. This makes a wonderful and healthy Weight Watchers side dish recipe to serve with just about any meal. Take advantage of all those delicious beets this season and give this Roasted Beet and Basil Salad a try!
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Creamy Shrimp Salad Recipe
By Wendy
I often find myself with multiple bags of frozen shrimp in the freezer. For some reason, I keep thinking I’m out of them, so I buy more. So I started coming up with some easy Weight Watchers Shrimp Recipes that allow me to throw together a quick and delicious meal with minimal effort.
This Creamy Shrimp Salad was a huge hit, both with me and the hubs! With shrimp being naturally low in calories, and high in protein, you get a very satisfying dish for just 5 Points. The creamy dressing is perfectly seasoned with fresh lemon juice and basil, and they really make this salad feel decadent.
If you are feeling creative, feel free to throw in some extra veggies! Though, if you use a lot more, you may want to make some extra dressing to make sure the salad retains that creamy texture. And the baked whole wheat lavash triangles add a nice crunchy complement. Enjoy!
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Smoked Salmon and Lentil Salad – 7 Points
By Wendy
When I’m craving a salad that’s not only delicious and bursting with flavors, but also hearty, very satisfying, and extremely nutritious, I turn to this Smoked Salmon and Lentil Salad. I usually always keep a few hardboiled eggs in the fridge, and with minimal prep, this salad can be put together quickly and easily. Loaded with protein, fiber and Omega-3’s, this salad is great for a heart healthy lunch idea! You can use leftover cooked salmon with this too, if you prefer, but I love to treat myself to some smoked salmon on occasion. And it works especially well with the tahini sauce in this dish. I also like to thin out the tahini sauce with some water and/or lemon juice, as the Trader Joe’s one I use is really thick. At just 7 Points for the whole, huge salad, this Weight Watchers Recipe is sure to become a favorite of yours, too.
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Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
By Wendy
With the heat wave finally starting to come to an end here in Southern California, I’m really getting into the swing of fall cooking!
One of my family’s favorite dishes is this Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe. It is SO ridiculously delicious and SO filling and satisfying. You can feel free to experiment and add other veggies if you’d like.
Sometimes, I make it without the potatoes, and that shaves an extra Point off. But those moist, thick, fluffy dumplings are just heavenly and are the true star of this popular comfort food recipe.
Perfect for a chilly day, this tasty Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings is sure to become a family favorite of yours too! Enjoy.
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Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa – 8 Points
By Wendy
While it may officially be fall, we’ve been having a heat wave here in Southern California, so I’ve been doing my best to take advantage of last minute summer grilling! One of my easiest, healthiest, and most delicious Weight Watchers grilling recipes is this Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa. The creaminess of the avocado and the moist, buttery avocado are a perfect contrast to the tangy lime and spicy jalapeño. The flavors are bold and delicious, yet this healthy meal is only 8 Points per serving. Pair it with steamed brown rice or quinoa and roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
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Low Carb Cauliflower Tabbouleh Recipe – 4 Points
By Wendy
If you’ve ever had tabbouleh salad before, you know how delicious it is. But the fact that it’s traditionally made with bulgar (a grain), the Points can really rack up quickly due to the high amount of carbohydrates. By simply replacing the bulgar with grated cauliflower instead, you get a dish that tastes ridiculously similar to traditional tabbouleh, but for just 4 Points per serving. Its light and refreshing flavor makes this side salad a wonderful accompaniment to your favorite meal. And it’s slam packed with vegetables, so you get a nice healthy dose of those, too. Now, some people may argue the Points value on this Weight Watchers recipe, due to the fact that except for the olive oil, everything else is 0 Points when eaten alone. However, my Weight Watchers leader said that when you combine all the vegetables together in a recipe like this, it changes the structure and can therefore raise the Points value. So, what I did here was calculate all the nutritional information for each ingredient, and added it all together. Then entered it into my Weight Watchers Points Calculator, and came up with 4 Points per serving. If you are counting just the olive oil, it’s 2 Points per serving. Either way, it’s a great bargain and absolutely delicious side salad recipe. This is a MUST try, folks!
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Blackberry and Sage Infused Water – 0 Points
By Wendy
Today’s post for Blackberry and Sage Infused Water isn’t so much a recipe, as it is more of a tip.
Infusing water with any of your favorite fruits, veggies, or herbs is a fantastic way to get a boost of light flavor and antioxidants added to your water, without any extra Points or anything artificial.
There are tons and tons of water infusion ideas that you can find, and I highly suggest experimenting to create your own favorite. Making standard water a bit more exciting can be really helpful way to get in all those daily water servings.
My kids think it’s SO exciting to look at the “pretty waters” I make, and so then they are excited to drink it too, which I love! There are a lot of different version I use, but this Blackberry and Sage infusion is one of my favorites.
And it’s perfect for fall! I love to serve this with Thanksgiving dinner.
BLACKBERRY AND SAGE INFUSED WATER RECIPE
Fresh, light and delicious infused waters are a great way to add some excitement to your drinking water. With an endless variety of flavor combinations, water never needs to be boring.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 6 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pitcher of water
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- ⅓ cup fresh sage leaves
Instructions
Add all ingredients together, and muddle a bit to press some juice and flavor out of the blackberries and sage.
Notes
- The entire recipe makes 4 servings
- The serving size is about 12 oz
Nutrition
Calories: 6 kcalCarbohydrates: 1 gProtein: 0 gFat: 0 gSaturated Fat: 0 gCholesterol: 0 mgSodium: 0 mgPotassium: 22 mg (1%)Fiber: 0.5 g (2%)Sugar: 0.3 gCalcium: 20 mg (2%)Iron: 0.4 mg (2%)
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Simple Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Recipe – 3 Points
By Wendy
After years of cooking varieties of meals with so many different flavors, and vast lists of ingredients, sometimes it’s good to just enjoy a food in it’s purest form.
And this Simple Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Recipe is must have for any foodie’s repertoire. This easy Weight Watchers Chicken recipe has just 4 ingredients, and it’s absolutely delicious.
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Beef Orzo Recipe with Feta – 8 Points
By Wendy
This incredibly satisfying and hearty Weight Watchers dinner recipe, is perfect to warm you up on a chilly fall evening. The tender and juicy ground beef is wonderfully seasoned, uniquely including a hint of cinnamon, and is served with whole wheat orzo and a delicious tomato sauce. Adding the feta crumbles on top also gives this dish a deliciously distinctive flair, adding a bit of salty savory-ness to the slightly sweet flavor of the sauce and beef. It cooks quickly and easily, and goes great when paired with a light salad and/or fresh roasted vegetables. 8 Points is a great bargain for this ground beef recipe, considering how filling it is! Enjoy.
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Baked Cod with Olive and Tomato Tapenade – 4 Points
By Wendy
Lately my kids have been all about eating cod. And if my kids are on a roll with eating healthy fish, then I’m going to ride that train for as long as I can! So today’s Weight Watchers fish recipe is a Baked Cod with Olive and Tomato Tapenade that is truly incredible. The briny olives combined with the warm, acidic tomatoes makes for a delicious, yet light topping for the mild cod fish. Plus, the fish cooks so quickly, so this dinner can be put together with minimal time, which makes my life much easier during hectic weeknights. If you want to make your own olive tapenade, you can. But I like to keep things easy and just buy it pre made. Trader Joe’s has a good one – it’s in the refrigerated section. But many stores also offer a lot of jarred options too, which can be found where the cans of olives are. At a mere 4 Points per serving, this Weight Watchers Recipe has become one of my favorites!
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Pork Chop Suey Recipe – 5 Points
By Wendy
This quick and easy pork story-fry recipe is not only a breeze to prepare, it’s incredibly delicious! The pork is simmered in a simple, yet flavorful ginger soy broth and is sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and bean sprouts.
Feel free to add some other vegetables, as you desire…I just wanted to keep it simple and didn’t feel like doing a lot of chopping. But the Pork Chop Suey works great with water chestnuts, broccoli, carrots, green onions, snap peas and zucchini.
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Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe – 0 Points
By Wendy
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – I LOVE MY CROCKPOT. With two young kids, I am busy…constantly.
And cooking a healthy Weight Watchers Recipe in my crockpot, can make getting dinner together an absolute breeze. This Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is one of the kids’ favorites.
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