When it comes to finding the best side dishes for weight watchers, there are a plethora of options. Whether you’re looking for something fresh and light or something that will add tons of flavor to your meal, these healthy side dish recipes for weight watchers have you covered.
What Are The Best Side Dishes For Weight Watchers?
Side dishes are an important part of any meal, and they’re also a great way to add more variety to your diet. A side dish can include things like steamed asparagus, mashed potatoes with peas, or marinated chickpeas. But how can you go about choosing the best side dishes for weight watchers? With so many options out there, it can be challenging to know what to choose.
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Best Vegetable Side Dish for Weight Watchers
I am constantly on the hunt for delicious side dishes for weight watchers to share with you. I stumbled upon this recipe for a Greek green bean salad with tomatoes and feta cheese that is absolutely scrumptious and can be made in under 20 minutes. It is such a versatile side that you can pack it for your lunch and eat it cold or serve it up hot for dinner! I've also included a few other recipes that I think you might enjoy as well. Pin this to make later!
Greek Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes & Feta
This recipe is very easy to put together and can be ready to serve in 30 minutes or less. What is even more appealing is this Greek Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes & Feta can be served either warm or put in the fridge to be served cold, making it the perfect side dish to include in your weekly meal prep rotation.
How Many Points Are In This Recipe?
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Greek Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes & Feta
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs.fresh green beans, tips removed and cut in half
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, washed and cut in half
- 1 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 4 Tbsp Skinnygirl Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 oz Fat Free Feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Over high heat, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until crisp-tender, approximately 3-4 minutes. Drain the green beans and then transfer to a large bowl of ice water to prevent further cooking.
- Remove green beans from the ice bath and pat dry before adding to a large glass bowl. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, olive oil, and vinegar to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Gently fold in crumbled Feta cheese and serve immediately. Salad can also be chilled and served cold.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 62Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 2mgSodium 258mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 5g
*This is an automatic calculation by a third party app*
Best Fruit Side Dish for Weight Watchers
When you think of fruit, what do you see? Chances are that you see something sweet, something luscious and something that will make your taste buds dance in joy. Some people prefer to have fruit for dessert. Others may want to snack on it between meals. And others may even want to include it in their main meals as a side dish or a healthy breakfast option. This fruit salad brings together strawberries, kiwis, cotton candy grapes, pineapple and fresh mint to be juicy, bright and fresh, with the maple-walnut yogurt dip as a cravable finish.
Fruit Salad with Maple-Walnut Yogurt Dip
Fruit Salad with Maple Walnut Yogurt Dip
Our delicious fruit salad paired with a creamy, maple walnut yogurt dip is the perfect snack for any occasion. Indulge in this healthy and delicious combination of fresh fruits and creamy yogurt. The sweet, nutty flavor of maple walnut syrup makes it a truly unique experience!
Ingredients
Yogurt Dip:
- 1 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp Walden Farms Maple Walnut Syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Fruit Salad:
- 1 cup seedless green grapes or cotton candy grapes, washed and halved
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and cut into chunks
- ¼ cup fresh pineapple juice
- Zest of 1 organic lime
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and cut into chunks
- 2 large fresh kiwi, peeled, halved, and sliced
Instructions
- Simply combine the yogurt, maple walnut syrup and cinnamon in a serving dish.
- Add the sliced fruit to a large mixing bowl,
- Pour in the juice, lime zest, and mint, then stir gently to combine.
- Serve fruit in a large bowl with the yogurt dip on the side.
Notes
If you like a little more texture in your dip, a few crushed walnuts would be an excellent addition!
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 198Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 2mgSodium 50mgCarbohydrates 43gFiber 4gSugar 32gProtein 6g
*This is an automatic calculation by a third party app*
I am a huge fan of using Walden Farms Maple-Walnut syrup in as many ways as I can. I've used it in my maple-balsamic pork chops, as a topping for my pumpkin banana pancakes and also in my roasted brussel sprouts.
What Other Side Dishes are there for Weight Watchers?
I have all sorts of awesome side dish recipes that I have compiled both on my blog and from others! Check them out in the links below:
