Ginger Cantaloupe Smoothie

(makes 1 servings)

Ingredients:

• 20 ice cubes
  
• 2 cups cubed cantaloupe (about ½ melon)
  
• 6 oz low-fat plain yogurt
  
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
  
• ½ grated fresh ginger
  

Preparation:

• Combine ice cubes, cantaloupe, yogurt, sugar and ginger in blender and puree until smooth. Taste and add more sugar if desired.
  

Make 1 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving : 182 Calories, 22 g Protein, 8 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Dietary Fiber, 5 g Fat, 2.5 g Saturated Fat, 258 mg Sodium

Cucumber and Cantaloupe Salad

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 medium cucumber
  
• 3 cups cantaloupe, cut into bite-size pieces
  
• 2 tbsp lemonade or limeade concentrate, undiluted
  
• 1 tbsp water
  
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
  
• ½ tsp chili powder
  

Preparation:

• Cut cucumber in half lengthwise then slice each half crosswise into small pieces.
  
• In a medium sized bowl, combine cucumber and cantaloupe.
  
• In a small sized bowl, combine juice concentrate, water, vegetable oil, chili powder and mix well then pour over cucumber and cantaloupe.
  
• mixture and toss well.
  
• Cover and chill completely before serving.
  

Make 4 Servings:

Weight Loss Recipes Amount Per Serving(¼ of recipe (208 g)): 100 Calories, 2 g Protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 2 g Dietary Fiber, 4 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 13 mg sodium