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Spring Recipe Round Up

“Goodbye old man winter and hello sunny days!”

If you are ready to get outside, enjoy backyard BBQs with family and friends, and relax by the lake, here are 12 healthy recipes to kick-start the good weather and grilling season in a big way. Hopefully you will find inspiration to embrace the flavors of the season while eating healthy.


Healthy and Refreshing Salads

Now that the sun is shining and warm temps are upon us, it’s time to crave creative selections of fresh vegetables. Springtime means salad time, which is a great opportunity to enjoy fresh, light and healthier meals that are jam-packed with flavor, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

If you think salads are “boring” and lack flavor and fun, it’s time to turn over a new leaf! Make your salads more than ‘just a salad’ with these fresh and flavorful salad ideas!

  1. Asian Cucumber Salad
  2. Farmer’s Market Vegetable Salad
  3. Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Salad

Go-To Grillables

But salad isn't your only option. We all know that the grill is the heart of any spring or summer backyard get together. So what healthy spring recipe guide would be complete without the grillables?

And by grillables we don’t necessarily mean steak and pork chops! We’ve compiled a few healthy options for the grill from mushroom burgers to grilled pizza. But don’t worry, we included a hamburger recipe for good measure.

  1. Grilled Portabella Mushroom Burgers
  2. Beef & Veggie Summer Sliders
  3. Chicken Caesar Grill-Fired Pizza

The Perfect Side Dishes

The right side dishes can be the most important part of the BBQ. So don’t sleep on these healthy and easy to prepare sides that will go great with any of the other recipes on this page. Or for when you’re called on to bring a side to the BBQ and you don’t want to bring a heavy, mayonnaise-laden dish.

  1. Cauliflower BBQ Wings
  2. Grilled Summer Squash
  3. Toasted Sesame Slaw

Just a Sip Away From the Perfect BBQ

Last but certainly not least, you’re going to need plenty of ice-cold drinks to cool you down. If you’re keeping it light and staying healthy you’ll enjoy these alcohol-free summer drinks.

Let’s get you started on your lifestyle change!

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Asian Cucumber Salad

If you love cucumbers, you're going to love this Asian-inspired salad that's a perfect side for your next springtime get-together.
Healthy Asian Cucumber Salad
 Pin Recipe
TOTAL TIME
20 minutes
COURSE
Salad, Side Dish
CUISINE
Asian, Profile
SERVINGS
2
EQUIPMENT

Sharp Knife

INGREDIENTS
  • ¼ – ½ cup Profile Zesty Asian Vinaigrette
  • 4 cups Very thinly sliced seedless cucumbers (or mini cucumbers)
  • ¼ cup Finely sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup Finely diced red pepper
  • 1 tsp Sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Add very thinly sliced cucumber, red onion, red pepper, and sesame seeds to a medium sized bowl and set aside.
  2. Add dressing and toss to mix everything.
  3. Serve immediately or cover and let sit in the refrigerator for an hour to let all the flavors meld.
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 2 cups vegetables

KEYWORD
Profile Salads, Salads for weight loss, cucumber salads

Farmers Market Vegetable Salad

Enjoy the fresh flavors of summer anytime with this produce-packed dish that is a crowd-favorite.
salad toss
 Pin Recipe
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COURSE
Salad, Side Dish
CUISINE
American, Profile
INGREDIENTS
  • ¼ – ½ cup Profile Rosemary Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
  • ½ cup canned green beans drained and rinsed, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup canned corn drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup canned diced tomatoes drained
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • ½ cup assorted color bell peppers diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 small cucumber chopped
  • 1/3 cup olives halved
  • ½ cup crumbled or chopped feta cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  4. Enjoy!
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 1 oz. lean protein, 4 fat, 1 starch, 3.5 cups vegetables, 2 flex

Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Salad

Sink your teeth into this light, healthy and delicious Profile-approved Greek salad.
Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Salad
 Pin Recipe
COURSE
Salad, Side Dish
CUISINE
Greek, Profile
SERVINGS
4
EQUIPMENT
  • Large Pot
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
INGREDIENTS
  • ½  cup Profile Rosemary Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 2 lbs. Fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed, diced into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 (10.5oz.) Package grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup Feta cheese
  • ¼ cup Chopped walnuts
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Large pot of water
  2. Asparagus to boiling water. Boil until tender crisp
  3. Medium mixing bowl with ice and water
  4. And transfer asparagus to ice water, let rest about 10 seconds then drain.
  5. Asparagus to a bowl with tomatoes and walnuts
  6. Profile Balsamic Vinaigrette over top and toss lightly.
  7. Feta cheese and toss again lightly.
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 2 cups vegetables, 2 fats, 1 free food

Grilled Portabella Mushroom Burgers

Cut the cholesterol and savor the flavor of this vegetarian alternative to the hamburger. Balsamic marinade gives it a meaty taste that even a meat eater will enjoy!
Portabella Mushroom Burger
 Pin Recipe
COURSE
Main Dish, Main Course
CUISINE
American, Low-Carb Bar Food, Profile
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 lg. Portabella Mushroom caps washed, dried and gills removed
  • 1 tsp. Profile Rosemary Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Clove Garlic minced
  • 2 tsp. Olive Oil
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Marinate portabella caps in balsamic vinegar, oil, and garlic for 30 minutes.
  2. Grill mushrooms until hot and have nice char marks. Set aside to keep warm.
  3. To Serve place one mushroom on top of each Profile Burger Bun and serve with assorted toppings; tomato, spinach, grilled onions, salsa, Profile Cesar Dressing and dill pickles.
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 1 fat serving, 1 cup of vegetables

KEYWORD
low-carb grillables, grill healthy, mushroom burger

Beef & Veggie Summer Sliders

If you ask me, everything tastes better grilled. Steaks, burgers, fish, veggies, fruit (yes, I said fruit) - it’s all delicious! As a mom to a picky eater, this recipe is one of my favorite ways to add extra veggies into my family’s diet. Although not all of my attempts to disguise veggies are successful, this one was! My family had no idea that their yummy sliders were loaded with nutrient dense veggies. And that, my friends, is what we call #winning.
hamburger sliders
 Pin Recipe
EQUIPMENT

Grill

INGREDIENTS
  • 1/4 head cauliflower
  • 1/2 Cup mushrooms
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1/4 Cup fresh parsley
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp Mrs. Dash Seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat grill. It should reach 300° – 350° before use.
  2. In a food processor, combine cauliflower, mushrooms, onion and parsley. Pulse until all veggies are finely chopped.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix vegetables with ground beef, egg and seasoning. Combine evenly and form into patties.
  4. Place on the grill and cook until internal cooking temperature has reached your desired level of doneness. For medium 160° and for well done 170°.
  5. Add toppings and condiments of choice and serve on a whole grain bun.
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 4oz. lean protein, 1 starch, 3/4 cup vegetables, 1 flex

KEYWORD
Profile Grilling, Low-carb Grilling

Chicken Caesar Grill-Fired Pizza

Delicious, nutritious and ready in 15 minutes. This chicken caesar grill-fired pizza recipe is perfect for spring and summer grilling.
Chicken Caesar Grill-Fired Pizza
 Pin Recipe
COURSE
Main Course, Snack
CUISINE
American, Profile
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Heat grill to high. Brush grate with oil using an old towel (sprayed or dripped in oil) and tongs to ‘mop’ down the grate.
  2. Assemble ingredients on Pizza Crust
  3. Turn grill to lowest setting or off. Place pizza on the grill and close lid.
  4. Bake 8-10 minutes, checking occasionally.
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 1 Profile meal replacement, 2 oz lean protein, 1 cup vegetables, 1 fat, 1 flex food

KEYWORD
Profile Pizza, Profile Pizza Crust, Low-carb pizza.

Cauliflower BBQ Wings

This is a great take on a classic bar food. Try it out at your next gameday get together. These "wings" are perfect for air-frying as well.
Cauliflower Wings for Grilling
 Pin Recipe
COURSE
Appetizer
CUISINE
American, Profile
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 Tbsp. Profile Sweet & Smokey BBQ sauce
  • 1 bag Profile Chips or Crisps of choice
  • ¼ head cauliflower chopped
  • ¼ cup egg whites
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees.
  2. Crush the chips in a shallow bowl.
  3. Soak cauliflower florets in egg whites.
  4. Press the cauliflower florets into the chip crumbs until well coated.
  5. Lightly spray air fryer basket with non-stick spray.
  6. Place the cauliflower florets in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes.
  7. Toss every 5 minutes to ensure an even crisp.
  8. Toss with BBQ sauce or serve on the side.
 
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 1 Profile Meal, 1 oz very lean protein, 1 cup vegetables, 1 flex food

KEYWORD
healthy bbq wings, cauliflower wings, cauliflower swaps, low-carb swaps.

Grilled Summer Squash

Try this tasty, quick, 3 ingredient grilled summer squash recipe
Grilled Summer Squash
 Pin Recipe
COURSE
Main Course, Side Dish
CUISINE
American, Profile
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Combine all ingredients into a bowl, toss to coat well.
  3. Arrange zucchini in a single layer on pan.
  4. Grill for 4 minutes turning half way through.
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 1 cup vegetables, 1 fat

KEYWORD
healthy summer grillables, grilled summer squash, healthy summer bbq ideas

Toasted Sesame Slaw

A "Profile-Friendly" take on a refreshing summer slaw. Easy to make for a quick, low-carb BBQ companion dish.
low-carb toasted sesame slaw.
 Pin Recipe
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COURSE
Side Dish
SERVINGS
6
INGREDIENTS
  • 3 cups Napa Cabbage cut into fine shreds
  • 1/2 cup Red Cabbage cut into fine shreds
  • 1 large Red Pepper sliced finely
  • 1 large Green Onion cut into 3 inch long slivers
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Sesame Seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a bowl, combine cabbages, pepper, and onion;
  2. Just before serving, stir in sesame seeds, oil, and vinegar.
  3. Enjoy!
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 1- Profile fat serving, 1 cup Profile Vegetable servings

KEYWORD
low-carb coleslaw, healthy summer bbq dishes, healthy bbq side dishes

Energizing Iced Tea

Nothing is better on a hot day (or any time, really), than a nice cold, refreshing and energizing iced tea. Check out this iced tea recipe.
Energizing Iced Tea
 Pin Recipe
TOTAL TIME
5 minutes
COURSE
Drink, Snack
CUISINE
American, Profile
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Pour 4 oz. of water into a microwave-safe cup.
  2. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
  3. Add a green tea bag and steep until desired degree of color.
  4. Cool and add Profile Fruit Drink mix with an additional 4-6 oz. of cold water.
  5. Stir well and serve over ice cubes.
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 1 Meal Replacement, Refreshing Profile Drinks 

KEYWORD
Meal Replacement, Refreshing Profile Drinks

Iced Caramel Macchiato

The perfect blend of coffee, almond milk, protein shake, and caramel. Shake up and enjoy this iced coffee drink.
low-carb iced caramel macchiato
 Pin Recipe
COOK TIME
5
COURSE
Drinks
CUISINE
Profile, Iced coffee for weight loss
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 package Profile Mocha Latte Shake
  • 6 oz. cold brew coffee
  • 1 tbsp. sugar-free caramel syrup divided
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • Handful of ice
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Add cold brew coffee, shake packet, and half the caramel syrup into a Profile Blender Bottle and shake well.
  2. In a large glass, add ice and pour shake over ice.
  3. Add the almond milk and drizzle remaining caramel syrup on top.
  4. Enjoy!
NOTES

Profile Exchange: 1 Meal Replacement, 2 flex foods

KEYWORD
iced coffee for weight loss, meal replacements drinks

Mixed Fruit Punch

This fruit punch recipe has a rich fruit flavor that will leave you feeling bold and classy. You won't even realize you're drinking a satisfying fiber drink!
Cool re-freshing mixed fruit punch
 Pin Recipe
COURSE
Dessert, Drinks
CUISINE
American, Profile
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Pour ginger ale into a shaker bottle
  2. Add orange and rum extract and contents of drink package.
  3. Close shaker bottle and press down tightly on cap.
  4. Shake until contents are blended, venting a few times. BE CAREFUL! Open shaker bottle slowly to relieve the pressure.
  5. Pour into wine glass.
KEYWORD
Mocktail, Mocktails for Weight Loss, Profile Dessert

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