Macaroni Salad - 2.5 ww points

Macaroni Salad
You can have a bbq and still watch your points without sacrificing taste. Macaroni salad is a staple at every bbq and it goes great with anything you are grilling. I make my macaroni salad with Dreamfields low carb elbows. You could also use whole wheat if you prefer.
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 6 servings • Time: 10 minutes • Points: 2.5 ww points

• 2 cups dry low carb elbow macaroni like Dreamfields
• 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  
• 10 small black olives, chopped
  
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  
• 1 tsp oregano
• salt and fresh pepper to taste

Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine all ingredients and mix well. When pasta is done (do not overcook) rinse under cold water. Combine pasta with other ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

Chili Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry

I love everything stir fry! Here is a great shrimp recipe with a little heat. If you don't like spicy food, omit the chili pepper, if you like heat, you can add as much as you like.


Chili Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry
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Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1/4 • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 148.6 • Fat: 3.2 g • Protein: 21.3 g • Carb: 8.9 g • Fiber: 2.9 g • Sugar: 1 .2g
Sodium: 494.8

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten free)
• 1 tsp sherry
• 1 tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces
• 1 chili pepper, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 lb large shrimp, cleaned
• salt and pepper to taste

Stir together soy sauce, sherry and ginger; set aside.

In a wok, heat 1 tsp sesame oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp turns white, about 3 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.

Add remaining oil to wok. When oil is hot, add asparagus and cook 5 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Add garlic. Add peppers and stir another minute. Add shrimp back into the wok. Pour sauce over everything and mix another minute. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over rice if desired.

Roasted Asparagus

A simple side dish of asparagus, roasted in the oven until tender-crisp. This is super easy and can be served with just about from poultry, to steak or pork. You can garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese or lemon if desired.

Roasted Asparagus
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 servings • Time: 12 minutes • Points: 0 ww points

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• olive oil spray
• kosher salt
• fresh pepper

Preheat oven to 400°. Wash and trim hard ends off asparagus. Place in a single layer in roasting pan. Spray with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in oven approximately 10 minutes.

Broiled Salmon with Rosemary

Juicy salmon with rosemary, lemon and garlic, takes minutes to prepare which is always perfect for busy weeknights.

Salmon is high in protein and has heart-protective benefits associated with omega-3 fatty acids found in their fish oil. It is suggested that we eat fatty fish twice a week, I don't always manage that but I try!


Broiled Salmon with Rosemary
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 servings • Size: 5 oz • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 6 pts

Ingredients:

• 24 oz or 4 pieces of salmon
• olive oil spray
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp fresh, chopped rosemary
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and fresh pepper to taste

Directions:

Combine lemon juice, rosemary, salt, pepper and garlic. Brush mixture onto fish.

Spray the rack of a broiler pan with olive oil spray and arrange the fish on it. Broil 4" from the heat until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, approx. 4-6 minutes per 1/2" of thickness. If fish is more than 1" thick, gently turn it halfway through broiling.

Asian Grilled Chicken

I love spring! It's so nice to get outside and use my grill.

Here is a tasty Asian inspired recipe for grilled chicken recipe I love to make when the weather warms. Letting it marinade overnight gives you the best results. This marinade is also great on boneless, skinless thighs. Serve this with a salad, rice or vegetables.


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Mango Bellini - 2 pts

Weight Watchers Mango Bellini
This Mother's Day treat your Mom to a delicious cocktail. This is a unique twist on an old favorite and great served with brunch.
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 1 serving • Time: 5 minutes • Points: 2 ww points

• 1 tablespoon fresh mango pureed
• 4 oz chilled Prosecco or Champagne

Combine mango puree and chilled Prosecco in each champagne glass and serve.

Pico de Gallo Salsa

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, try this fresh and healthy salsa recipe with tomatoes, peppers and onions goes great with chips, grilled fish, chicken and in tacos. This salsa is low in calories and fat. You can adjust the heat and any ingredients to suit your taste. If you can't find chile peppers, jalepeno peppers work great too.

Pico de Gallo Salsa
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 servings • Time: 10 minutes • Points: 0 pts

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
• 2 chile peppers, mild or hot, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves (no stems)
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper, to taste

In a bowl combine all ingredients. Let it marinate in the refrigerator at least an hour for best results.

Corn on the Cob with Chile and Lime

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo this week with this easy recipe for tasty corn with a kick. This is my friend Doreen's recipe. She whipped this up at her house one day and when I tried it, I had to have her recipe! It's so quick to make and low in points.

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