Summer Cookout Recipes

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and this week we’re sharing five high-fiber recipes to help you Power Up any cookout or picnic your family has in the works. As always, fresh watermelon is a great crowd pleaser. Just slice, chill, and serve.

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Summer Cookout Salad

Enjoy this simple, delicious salad, as directed in the recipe.

75% water-fiber foods –  romaine lettuce, blueberries, cherry tomatoes, avocado, oranges
25% foods – dressing

Greek Yogurt Potato Salad

This basic potato salad uses yogurt in place of mayo without sacrificing flavor.

75% water-fiber foods –  potatoes, celery, green onions, dill pickles, chive
25% foods – egg, sour cream, yogurt

Lentil Burgers

Great option to serve alongside regular burgers or as a patty to add to your salads.

75% water-fiber foods – red lentils, garlic, onion, carrots, tomato paste, fresh cilantro
25% foods – oil

Rainbow Pasta Salad

A staple at cookouts and BBQs, pasta salad is a great way to sneak in veggies and beans, as this recipe demonstrates.

75% water-fiber foods – red bell pepper, carrots, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, broccoli, garbanzo beans, garlic
25% foods – whole grain pasta, dressing

Honey Lime Fruit Salad

The easiest way to help friends and family enjoy fruit is to serve it in a fruit salad like this one.

75% water-fiber foods – watermelon, blueberries, strawberries, fresh mint
25% foods – honey

Chickpea Blondies

This sweet treat is higher in protein than cookies, thanks to the chickpea base.

75% water-fiber foods – garbanzo beans
25% foods –chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.