Yummy Low-Calorie Dishes for Spring

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Shrimp cocktail isn't just for parties. It may be a bit pricey, but you'll reap the rich rewards of feeling like you've indulged. You can buy prepared cocktail sauce or whip together your own sauce, using extra zesty horseradish to give it a kick. The high protein shrimp will fill you up and keep you satisfied for a long time, and the sauce will satisfy your need for a flavorful experience.

Zip up some zucchini. Slice your zucchini thin, and chop up a clove of garlic, a bit of fresh basil, and a Roma tomato. Drizzle a teensy bit of olive oil in your skillet and sauté the garlic, tomato, and zucchini just until al dente. Finish it off with about a half lemon's worth of lemon juice. The garlic, basil, and lemon will mingle to create a tangy flavor that carries the zucchini and tomato to a new level.

Try your Greek goddess personna on as you try this version of a Greek salad. The key to this salad is to spread the ingredients with the strongest flavors throughout the dish, making it possible to use less of them. Finely chop half a garlic clove and three kalamata olives. Combine garlic and olives with a tablespoon each of vinegar and olive oil to make a dressing. Fix a bowl of your favorite low-cal veggies such as zucchini, summer squash, celery, cucumbers, and greens, and then drizzle the dressing and toss. Grind fresh black pepper over the top, and add a sprinkle of strongly flavored cheese of your choice.

Keep adding to your collection of low cal recipes and try new things out every week.