Super summer snacks

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When the weather heats up, refreshing snacks hit the spot. These three easy-to-make munchies can help satisfy and keep you fueled this summer.

A close-up of skewers featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and mozzarella balls, arranged neatly on a light-colored surface.
Caprese skewer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Slice 1 mozzarella string cheese into 5 short pieces. 
  2. Slide one piece onto a skewer. 
  3. Follow with 1 small cherry tomato and a piece of fresh basil. 
  4. Repeat 4 times. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 105 Calories
  • 6 g Total Fat
  • 3 g Saturated Fat
  • 201 mg Sodium
  • 21 mg Cholesterol
  • 6 g Total Carbs
  • 1 g Fiber
  • 2 g Sugars
  • 8 g Protein
  • 121 mg Potassium
A close-up of skewers featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and mozzarella balls, arranged neatly on a light-colored surface.
Watermelon pizza
Prep Time 3 minutes
Servings 1 serving

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Cut a 1-inch-thick wedge of watermelon. 
  2. Spread with lowfat Greek yogurt. 
  3. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 130 Calories
  • 2 g Total Fat
  • 1 g Saturated Fat
  • 23 mg Sodium
  • 7 mg Cholesterol
  • 24 g Total Carbs
  • 1 g Fiber
  • 20 g Sugars
  • 8 g Protein
  • 250 mg Potassium
A close-up of skewers featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and mozzarella balls, arranged neatly on a light-colored surface.
Salmon white bean cups
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Toss together drained canned salmon, cannellini beans, thinly sliced red onion, red wine vinegar and  Dijon mustard. 
  2. Serve in 2 romaine lettuce leaves.


If you use low/lower sodium products and rinse the beans, you can reduce the sodium down to about 300 mg.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 161 Calories
  • 5 g Total Fat
  • 1 g Saturated Fat
  • 600 mg Sodium
  • 47 mg Cholesterol
  • 7 g Total Carbs
  • 3 g Fiber
  • 1 g Sugars
  • 21 g Protein
  • 458 mg Potassium
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