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Berry Cheesecake Salad

June 27, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This Red, White, & Blue Berry Cheesecake Salad is the perfect summer dessert! Its chilled which makes it refreshing but its not so heavy that it weighs you down. This is perfect any summer day for a BBQ, after a pool day, or to make for your Independence Day party!

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Servings
10 1/2 cup servings
Servings
10 1/2 cup servings
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Servings
10 1/2 cup servings
Servings
10 1/2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces nonfat cream cheese softened
  • 7 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces fat free frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 4 cups strawberries sliced
  • 3 cups blueberries
  • 1 cup hard pretzels chopped
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and your preparation area. Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cool running water before slicing or using.
  2. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  3. Carefully fold in the whipped topping.
  4. Carefully fold in the berries and pretzels.
  5. Store in refrigerator until ready to eat.
  6. Tip: It’s recommended that you fold in the berries and pretzels just before serving. Storage for too long may water down the cheesecake and make the pretzels soggy.
Recipe Notes

Recipe contains 48% DV of Vitamin C per serving.

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/2 cup (189g)
servings per container 10

Amount per serving
Calories	180					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0.5	g			1	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	5	mg			2	%	
Sodium	240	mg			10	%	
Total Carbohydrate	37	g			13	%	
Dietary Fiber	2	g			7	%	
Total Sugars	19	g					
Added Sugars	5	g			10	%	
Protein	5	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	94	mg			8	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	208	mg			4	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blueberries, cheesecake, Desserts, healthy desserts, strawberries, strawberry, summer

Fruity Tacos

April 29, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

It is time to take a fun, fresh twist on taco night. The sweet and fruity taco recipe will be a crowd-pleaser at any cookout or party. Try this healthy dessert today!


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4 tacos
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4 tacos
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Servings
4 tacos
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4 tacos
Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple cubed
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup frozen mango cubed
  • 1/2 cup blueberries halved
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Tajin Classico seasoning
  • 4 Whole Wheat Carb Balance tortillas (6 inch)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons butter and margarine blend
Servings: tacos
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Wash and prepare fruit, combine in a bowl.
  3. Add lime juice, sprinkle with Tajin, and mix.
  4. Refrigerate fruit mixture until ready to serve.
  5. Mix cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl, set aside.
  6. Lightly butter each tortilla with the butter/margarine blend.
  7. Heat tortillas in a skillet on both sides until browned.
  8. Remove tortillas from the skillet and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Fill each tortilla with fruit mixture and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Sweet and Fruity Tacos Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 taco (174g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 4 g 5 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 440 mg 19 % Total Carbohydrate 31 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 14 g Added Sugars 2 g 4 % Protein 4 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 21 mg 2 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 188 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blueberry, Desserts, mango, pineapple, Snacks, strawberry, summer

Blueberry and Broccoli Salad

March 1, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Get a boost of antioxidants with this delicious Blueberry and Broccoli Salad. This easy-to-pull together side salad is perfect to compliment any main course.

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Servings
4 2/3 cup
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4 2/3 cup
Blueberry and Broccoli Salad
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  • CourseSide Dishes
Servings
4 2/3 cup
Servings
4 2/3 cup
Ingredients
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli chopped
  • 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup low sodium mozzarella cheese diced
  • 1/4 cup whole walnuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup sucralose sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup non-fat plain greek yogurt
Servings: 2/3 cup
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  1. Clean and prep your area.
  2. Wash broccoli and blueberries under cool running water.
  3. Chop broccoli and walnuts into small pieces.
  4. Dice mozzarella cheese into small pieces.
  5. Place chopped broccoli, walnuts, mozzarella cheese and blueberries in a large bowl.
  6. In small bowl mix together yogurt, sweetener and vinegar.
  7. Toss the dressing into the broccoli salad mixture until well combined.
  8. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Blueberry Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size (155g)
servings per container 

Amount per serving
Calories	180					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	8	g			10	%	
Saturated Fat	2.5	g			13	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	10	mg			3	%	
Sodium	35	mg			2	%	
Total Carbohydrate	19	g			7	%	
Dietary Fiber	2	g			7	%	
Total Sugars	14	g					
Added Sugars	8	g			16	%	
Protein	11	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	203	mg			15	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	290	mg			6	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blueberries, blueberry, broccoli, Salad, Side Dishes, walnuts

Chicken Entrée Salad

May 27, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Summertime in Texas calls for sunshine, lake days, and spending time with family. When you’re sun-soaked, you need a quick, light lunch to satisfy your hunger. Try our Chicken Entrée Salad! It’s packed with fresh fruit, and lean protein, and top it off with a refreshing balsamic vinaigrette!


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2 2 1/2 cup servings
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2 2 1/2 cup servings
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Servings
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Servings
2 2 1/2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cooked chicken breast, low sodium seasoning sliced
  • 5 ounces spring salad mix fresh
  • 1 medium apple sliced
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 2 Tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
Servings: 2 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Add spring salad mix to the salad bowl.
  3. Top with cooked and sliced chicken breast, sliced apple, chopped walnuts, blueberries, and dried cranberries.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing.
  5. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apple, bluberries, Chicken, Salad, salads, walnuts

Lemon Berry Almond Cake

June 17, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a summer treat that is oh so BERRY sweet? Our Lemon Berry Almond Cake combines a light lemony cake topped with fresh Texas berries!


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Ingredients
Cake
  • 16.5 ounce Classic white box cake mix
  • 1 ounce Lemon instant pudding mix fat free, sugar free
  • 6 ounces nonfat vanilla greek yogurt
  • 3 each egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cup water
Topping
  • 1 ounce Vanilla instant pudding mix fat free, sugar free
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed, fat free
  • 2 Tablespoons almonds sliced
  • 1/3 cup Blackberries halved
  • 1/3 cup raspberries halved
  • 1/3 cup blueberries whole
  • 1/3 cup strawberries chopped
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, lemon pudding, yogurt, egg whites, and water. Mix contents together for 3-5 minutes until well blended.
  3. Spray a 9x11 baking pan using a non-stick cooking spray.
  4. Pour cake batter into the cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  5. To begin the topping, place the vanilla pudding and milk in a medium mixing bowl and combine. Once mixed, fold in the thawed whipped topping.
  6. Once the cake is done and cooled, add cake topping. Finally, top the cake with almonds and berries. Serve and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almond, berries, cake, dessert, Desserts, healthy desserts, strawberries, summer

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