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Fit & Healthier Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend!

 

Happy summer everyone! Here’s a few of our all time favorite Fit & Healthier Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend. It’s officially bikini season so why not start eating healthier right now?! These recipes have all the great flavors you crave in party food, but they are way more forgiving to your waistline than traditional party food. Your guests will thank you and will beg for the recipes. Send ’em right here!

These recipes can be made in a pinch so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time hanging out by the pool. In your bikini.

 

Edamame Basil Hummus Dip | Gluten Free & Vegan Recipe on MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Everyone loves to dip and this Edamame Basil Hummus Dip is a great way to get the party started!

Creamy Toasted Sesame Salad Dressing & Dip | MarlaMeridith.com

 

Serve up lots of crispy, fresh veggies alongside our Creamy Toasted Sesame Dip, you can also use this as a salad dressing.

 

The BEST Lobster Rolls recipe ever! Serve at all your summer celebrations. MarlaMeriidth.com ( @marlameridith )

Lobster Rolls epitomize summer and these are some of the best we’ve ever had! Skip the full fat mayo and go with the lighter stuff, also use whole grain buns.

 

Detox Peach Kale Salad. A smarter way to eat! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

This Detox Peach Kale Salad is light, refreshing and bursting with everyone’s favorite summer fruit.

 

Oodles of Sesame Noodles, a delicious alternative to high calorie pasta salad. MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Forget about high calorie, mayo based pasta salad. Serve up our irresistible Oodles of Sesame Noodles, made with soba noodles and a light sesame dressing.

 

Salmon Tarragon Pesto recipe. A showstopper at any gathering! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

 

Salmon with Tarragon Pesto is light and brightly flavored. A beautiful centerpiece on any party table.

 

Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Pistachio Pesto. Impress meat lovers with this healthy meatless meal! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Vegans and meat lovers will fall in love with our Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Pistachio Pesto. These tacos are filled with flavor and are a hearty meatless meal.

 

Mexican Falafel Tacos recipe. Our two favorite cuisines combine in this healthy, vegan meal. MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Around here we can’t get enough mediterranean & mexican food. Our Mexican Falafel Tacos merge the cuisines perfectly! Can be made vegan too.

 

Strawberry Basil Moscow Mule Cocktail | The ultimate summer libation! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Don’t forget the signature cocktail! Everyone will love you for these Strawberry Basil Moscow Mules, be sure to have a lot at the ready, they go quickly! Instead of overly sweet store bought mixers, you make the strawberry flavor with…strawberries! You can also make an alcohol free version for the kids and folks who don’t want the alcohol.

 

Flourless Chocolate Brownies recipe. What dreams are made of! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Chocolate lovers look out: These Flourless Chocolate Brownies are for you! Serve as is or with ice cream for a cold & creamy treat.

Have a happy, safe, fun & TASTY Memorial Day! xo

 

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~ Marla Meridith

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