“Goodbye old man winter and hello sunny days!”
If you are ready to get outside, enjoy backyard BBQs with family and friends, and relax by the lake, here are 12 healthy recipes to kick-start the good weather and grilling season in a big way. Hopefully you will find inspiration to embrace the flavors of the season while eating healthy.
Now that the sun is shining and warm temps are upon us, it’s time to crave creative selections of fresh vegetables. Springtime means salad time, which is a great opportunity to enjoy fresh, light and healthier meals that are jam-packed with flavor, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
If you think salads are “boring” and lack flavor and fun, it’s time to turn over a new leaf! Make your salads more than ‘just a salad’ with these fresh and flavorful salad ideas!
But salad isn't your only option. We all know that the grill is the heart of any spring or summer backyard get together. So what healthy spring recipe guide would be complete without the grillables?
And by grillables we don’t necessarily mean steak and pork chops! We’ve compiled a few healthy options for the grill from mushroom burgers to grilled pizza. But don’t worry, we included a hamburger recipe for good measure.
The right side dishes can be the most important part of the BBQ. So don’t sleep on these healthy and easy to prepare sides that will go great with any of the other recipes on this page. Or for when you’re called on to bring a side to the BBQ and you don’t want to bring a heavy, mayonnaise-laden dish.
Last but certainly not least, you’re going to need plenty of ice-cold drinks to cool you down. If you’re keeping it light and staying healthy you’ll enjoy these alcohol-free summer drinks.