Healthy Summer Recipes and Menus

Healthy Basil Recipes

Simplicity reigns in this traditional sauce—just basil,...
EatingWell reader Sidra Goldman of Washington, D.C.,...
A smear of reduced-fat mayonnaise and a little fresh basil...

Healthy Bell Pepper Recipes

Toss a colorful mix of grilled bell peppers with briny...
Jazz up simply grilled salmon and summer vegetables with a...
A colorful relish for burgers, this is also great stirred...

Healthy Berry Recipes

Grilled nectarines and fresh blackberries turn into a...
Serve these light pancakes with our Chunky Blueberry Sauce...
The secret to the sparkling flavor of these delicately...

Healthy Corn Recipes

This simple combination of corn, mushrooms and bacon goes...
A simple combination - roasted corn with a basil...
This light soup is a great way to slip fresh corn (and...

Healthy Cucumber Recipes

Here's a way to make better-than-store-bought pickles...
Associated with India, tandoori cooking, a high-heat...
Combine cucumber, avocado and mango with a salty-sweet...

Healthy Eggplant Recipes

For this Greek-style pizza, eggplant slices are grilled,...
This roasted eggplant and feta dip gets a kick from a fresh...

Healthy Garlic Recipes

This creamy garlic dressing recipe is enriched with low-fat...
In this wet rub, we let the aromatic champion take center...
These simple sautéed mushrooms work as a quick, weeknight...

Healthy Green Bean Recipes

When green beans, summer squash and cherry tomatoes are...
This lemon and dill vinaigrette is a natural complement to...
This three-bean salad has far less sugar than typical...

Peaches, Plums and Nectarines

This is a healthier version of a traditional cobbler, with...
Your favorite stone fruit stars in this sparkling punch.
Grilled nectarines and fresh blackberries turn into a...

Healthy Tomato Recipes

A basic tomato sauce can be at the heart of so many great...
A sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil transform...
Here's a homemade version of the tomato salsa served...

Healthy Watermelon Recipes

Looks like tomato—surprise, it's watermelon.
Sweet, savory and crunchy salsa accompanies grilled pork or...
This pretty pink cocktail would be perfect for a bridal...

Zucchini and Summer Squash Recipes

For this recipe, convenient store-bought potato gnocchi are...
Our oven-baked zucchini sticks taste every bit as good as...
Chiles and cheese turn mild summer squash into a zesty,...