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Garden Vegetable Sandwich

July 9, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a cool way to stay refreshed AND healthy? Try our Garden Vegetable Sandwich — packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and leafy lettuce on whole grain bread. It’s the perfect no-cook meal to help you stay chill and sneak more veggies into your day!


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4 sandwiches
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4 sandwiches
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4 sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 8 slices whole grain sandwich bread
  • 5 ounces nonfat cream cheese softened
  • 3 ounces Greek yogurt plain
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh dill sprigs
  • 3 Tablespoons green onion green onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 2 small English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 cup green leaf lettuce shredded
  • 8 slices Tomato
Servings: sandwiches
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Wash Cucumber and Tomatoes, slice and set aside.
  3. Wash, dry and shred lettuce then set aside.
  4. Stir together softened cream cheese and yogurt, then add dill, green onion, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Spread the mixture on each slice of bread then top bottom bread slice with cucumber, lettuce, tomato and additional slice of bread.
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Fiesta Cucumber Salad

March 17, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a refreshing, healthy side dish that’s bursting with flavor? Try Fiesta Cucumber Salad!, packed with crisp cucumbers, colorful veggies, pineapple,  and a zesty dressing, it’s the perfect addition to your next meal.

Megan Glidden

Fiesta Cucumber Salad
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Fiesta Cucumber Salad
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4 1/2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cotija cheese
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium English cucumbers sliced thin
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple thawed and diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion sliced thin
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and clean the cooking area.
  2. In a bowl combine Greek yogurt, cotija cheese, lime zest and juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and salt. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Add cucumbers, pineapple, corn, cilantro, and red onion to bowl with dressing mixture. Stir until well combined.
  4. Store in the refrigerator and serve cold.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, pineapple, Salad, side dish recipe, Side Dishes, side salad, spring, summer

Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce

June 11, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a quick meal for hot summer evenings? Our Shrimp Tacos pack a flavorful punch and the lime crema sauce adds brightness. Add creamy avocado and cabbage for a delicious meal that will keep your kitchen cool.


Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce
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4 2 tacos per serving
Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce
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4 2 tacos per serving
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4 2 tacos per serving
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled deveined and tails removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large avocado cubed
  • 2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • 8 6- inch corn tortillas warmed
Servings: 2 tacos per serving
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  1. For the Lime Crema Sauce, whisk together the greek yogurt, lime juice, mustard and sugar. Cover and chill while preparing shrimp.
  2. For the shrimp, in a medium bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, paprika, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  3. To assemble tacos, layer cabbage, shrimp, and avocados over tortillas. Drizzle with Lime Crema Sauce.
Recipe Notes

hrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Sauce Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 Tacos (309g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 360 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 185 mg 62 % Sodium 180 mg 8 % Total Carbohydrate 33 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 32 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 157 mg 10 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 666 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, avocado, protein, Seafood, shrimp, spring, taco, tacos

Banana Pops

June 23, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Try this fun recipe for a kid-approved summer snack! These banana pops are a great nutritional snack that everyone will enjoy making. and eating!


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6 1 pop
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6 1 pop
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6 1 pop
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6 1 pop
Ingredients
  • 3 bananas medium, peeled and cut in half
  • 3 Cups Greek yogurt plain, nonfat 
  • 1 Oz pudding mix, instant, vanilla, fat free, sugar free
  • 2 Tsp sprinkles  
  • popsicle sticks
Servings: 1 pop
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  1. Peel bananas and cut in half. Insert a popsicle stick into the flat end of the banana.
  2. Mix together yogurt and pudding mix until combined.
  3. Dip bananas into yogurt mixture, using a spoon to coat each banana evenly if necessary.
  4. Add sprinkles to the pops evenly distributing amongst all six.
  5. Place bananas on a flat tray and freeze until the yogurt has hardened, approximately 2 hours.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: banana, Desserts, greek yogurt, kid friendly, popsicle sticks, pudding mix, snack, Snacks, sprinkles, summer

Creamy Onion Dip

September 2, 2022 by odessa.keenan

It’s not a tailgate without adding a dip to the line-up! Try our creamy onion dip with all your favorite fresh veggies!

 

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10 4 tablespoon servings
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10 4 tablespoon servings
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
  • 1 cup onions finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon dehydrated
  • 1/16 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
French Onion Dip
  • 1 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain, nonfat
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise fat-free
  • 1/4 cup green onion tops minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
Fresh Veggies for Dipping
  • 2 bell pepper sliced for dipping
  • 2 English cucumber sliced for dipping
  • 5 cup broccoli florets fresh
  • 1 pound baby carrots
Servings: 4 tablespoon servings
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Saute onion in olive oil, chicken bouillon, and salt.
  3. Mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Add green onions, paprika, onion powder, dried parsley, Worcestershire sauce, and salt.
  4. Fold in caramelized onions.
  5. Serve with fresh sliced veggies.
Recipe Notes

Creamy Onion Dip

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 4 Tablespoons Dip +  1 1/3 Cup Veggies (228g)
servings per container 10

Amount per serving
Calories	120					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	6	g			8	%	
Saturated Fat	1	g			5	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	5	mg			2	%	
Sodium	230	mg			10	%	
Total Carbohydrate	13	g			5	%	
Dietary Fiber	4	g			14	%	
Total Sugars	6	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	5	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	89	mg			6	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	447	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dip, snack, Snacks, spring, summer, tomato

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