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If you are looking for a tasty, low point spread recipe to spice up your sandwich or to dip your veggies in, this Cilantro Almond Dip Recipe is a fabulous option. Creamy and flavorful, it can be used anywhere! Make it as a cracker spread for a party, use it as a dip for raw vegetables or pita chips, or spread it onto a low calorie turkey sandwich to kick up the flavor notch. It’s super easy to make and can be prepared the night before it’s being served. It’s an ideal appetizer recipe or sandwich spread. With just 1 Point Total for 2 tbsp, this low calorie dip recipe is a great addition to any weight watchers recipes collection.

Cilantro Almond Dip Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 2 tbsp low fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped red onion
- 1 medium jalapeno chopped, seeds and membrane removed
- 1 cup fresh, chopped cilantro
- zest from 1 lime
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- dash of white pepper

Directions:
Purée all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 – 3 hours before serving.

Entire recipe makes 2 cups
Serving size = 2 tbsp
Each serving = 1 Point Total

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This tasty, 1 point salad dressing is not only super easy to make, but it’s a really unique flavor combination that will definitely add a kick to your greens whenever you’ve got the salad blah’s. I really like a LOT of dressing on my salads, so I like to use dressings that are so low calorie, I can use a lot of and not have to worry about adding on those extra Weight Watchers Points. It’s rich and creamy, and full of flavor, and most importantly – doesn’t taste like it’s a diet salad dressing. Though this is not an official one of Weight Watchers Salad Dressing Recipes, anyone who wants to lose some extra calories in their salad dressings will definitely dig this recipe!

Buttermilk Balsamic Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 cup low fat buttermilk
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey (warmed to pour more easily)
- 1 tbsp light mayo
- 1/2 tsp basil, finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:
Blend together until smooth and transfer to a seal tight container. Refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.

Entire Recipe makes 1/1/2 cups
Serving size is 4 tbsp
Each serving = 1 Point Total

photo credit: Rachael Ray

Its almost that time of year again….the day we get together, turn on the TV, and allow ourselves to consume large quantities of super yummy, fattening foods, and lots of beer, in order to celebrate the most anxiously awaited game in the NFL…the SUPERBOWL!! I love Superbowl parties as much as anyone, but if you’re not careful, these parties can be a weight watchers nightmare!! So this week, I’m devoting each day to a different low calorie Superbowl recipes that not only taste good, but will help keep you on track to reaching your weight loss goals. Though these aren’t official Weight Watchers Superbowl Recipes, they are ideal for anyone who wants healthier, lower calorie versions of their favorite Superbowl snacks. And today, I’m posting this super rockin’ 2 Point Total Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe that will knock your socks off! It’s a very easy Superbowl recipe that will be adored by all, and is a great (and less messy) alternative to serving buffalo wings. Try serving it with some 0 Point veggies (I like celery and green pepper strips the best), or some low points tortilla chips. If you love buffalo flavored anything, this low calorie dip recipe is a must try!

Make sure to check out all my other weight watchers Superbowl Recipes too!

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Ingredients:
- 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 8-oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- 2 tbsp low calorie butter ( I used Brummel & Brown)
- 1/2 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Dry Mix

NOTE: If you are feeling lazy, you can use two 9.75oz cans of white chicken meat in water (drained), instead of the grilled chicken, but the taste isn’t nearly as good as using actual grilled chicken breasts.

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Rub chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Spray a skillet with non-fat cooking spray, and set on med/high heat. Put in chicken breasts, and cook until brown on both sides and meat is cooked through. Once meat is cooked, cut it up into bite sized shredded chunks. Set aside. In a large, oven safe bowl, stir cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add in chicken and other remaining ingredients, and mix until thoroughly combined. Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until dip has heated all the way through.

Entire recipe makes 12 servings
Serving size is approx 1/2 cup
Each serving = 2 Point Total

photo credit: Koko’s Kitchen

Traditional hummus recipes get a new twist with this flavorful version! When I found this pumpkin hummus recipe, I was really excited to give it a try! I love hummus, and even though it’s good for you, it tends to be pretty caloric, which can really rack up those weight watchers points. This lower calorie version uses pumpkin instead of the traditional garbanzo beans, which helps you get more quantity in each serving than you would with your traditional hummus recipe. It doesn’t taste exactly like regular hummus, but the new taste is absolutely fantastic! Each serving of the Pumpkin Hummus Recipe has just a 2 Point Total, which isn’t bad. And I think it’s a really unique dip recipe that is ideal for any party or appetizer. Try serving with some 1 Point Pita Bread, or with some 0 point veggies! It also makes a great spread for sandwiches too! This hummus recipe has endless opportunities. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounce) can of pure pumpkin
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor.

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Each serving = 2 Point Total

I created this low calorie dip recipe based on my undying love for Romesco sauce and Pesto – both of which are crazy fattening. So, this slimmed down dip version was born and it is so insanely yummy, you will seriously have a hard time believing that this is actually a low points dip recipe!! Creamy and flavorful, it goes perfectly served with some 0 point veggies or, my favorite option, a 1 Point Pita Bread. This Pesto and Roasted Red Pepper Dip is not only super easy to make, it has just a 2 Point Total per serving. And though it’s not an official one of Weight Watchers Dip Recipes, it’s an awesome treat for anyone watching their weight. Enjoy!!

Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe with Pesto

Ingredients:
- 8 ounces fat free cream cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
- salt and pepper to taste

*Serve with 0 Point veggies or a 1 Point Pita Bread!!

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until everything is blended well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1/4th of total recipe
Each serving = 2 Point Total

Ok, so I know it’s been a while since I last posted, but my husband and I just moved, and that was a LOT of work. And doing that while trying to take care of a 6 month old was incredibly time consuming. So posting (or doing anything else for that matter) was out of the question.

Anyway, excuses aside, I’m doing my best to get back on track with a tasty and healthy salad dressing recipe that is loaded with antioxidants and yet low in Weight Watchers Points! Our friends over at POM Wonderful sent us some samples of their fabulously delicious POM juice to try out. The juice by itself is really really yummy, but a small, 8oz bottle of it is about 4 Weight Watchers Points. A bit too many Points to spend on a beverage, in my opinion. So, I decided to experiment with it, and I found lots of ways to incorporate POM Juice into some Weight Watchers Recipes, while still keeping the recipes low in Points. Pomegranate Juice is so incredibly good for you – it’s health benefits are endless. And it tastes pretty amazing too! POM Juice is actually grown and manufactured in California where it’s hand-picked and squeezed into bottles that are even manufactured by POM too. Other brands are made with juice from Iran and Turkey, and were shown to contain added sugar, colorants and other low-grade filler juices, despite being labeled as “100% Pomegranate Juice”.

With that being said, the benefits that Pomegranate Juice has to offer are countless — cardiovascular health, prostate health, erectile function….and the list goes on. It’s super high antioxidant potency is a major benefit too. So finding ways to add some POM Juice into your diet is a great idea! And this delicious, low calorie vinaigrette recipe is a great way to get started!

Thanks to our friends over at POM Wonderful for introducing us to the rockin’ taste of fresh POM Juice!!

POM Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate
Juice
- 1/3 cup arils from 1 large POM Wonderful
Pomegranate (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
– 1/3 cup red or white wine vinegar
– 2 tablespoons grated red or brown onion
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions:
Score 1 fresh pomegranate and place in a bowl of water. Break open the pomegranate underwater to free the arils (seed sacs). The arils will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the membrane will float to the top. Sieve and put the arils in a separate bowl. Reserve 1/3 cup of the arils from fruit and set aside. (Refrigerate or freeze remaining arils for another use.) In a screw-top jar or plastic container with tight-fitting lid, combine juice, the 1/3 cup arils and remaining dressing ingredients. Cover and shake well. Set aside or refrigerate for up to 2 days before serving.

Serving size = 2 tablespoons
Each serving = 2 Point Total

Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe with Chick Peas

Ingredients:
- 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium roasted red pepper, skin and seeds removed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, leaves only
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- Kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Add a little water if it is too thick. Blend until smooth. Serve with fresh vegetables like cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, or whatever you prefer.

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Each serving = 4 Point Total

This recipe was created by Gina’s WW Recipes.

Another Fabulous Food Finds Friday is here, and today, I’m sharing my all time favorite salad dressing! It’s a super delish Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing that has a mere 35 calories calories and 1.5 grams of fat for a two tbsb serving! That means that even if you love salad dressing as much as I do, you can DOUBLE the serving size and it’s now only 2 weight watchers points per serving!! If you are satisfied with the standard serving size of 1 tbsp, then even better – you’ll keep it at just 1 weight watchers point. And the best part? IT TASTES SO GOOD!!! I am love with Asian Sesame Salad Dressings, and this tastes even better than the higher calories/fat ones! Yippee!!! Keep reading to learn more about this super awesome low calorie salad dressing!

Newman’s Own Lighten Up Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing

Paul Newman salad dressings deliver!! Newman’s Own Lighten Up! Sesame Ginger Dressing. It is the absolute best salad dressing to use if you want a fabulous tasting, low calorie, low Point salad dressing that will help keep you within your daily Weight Watchers Points range. I even take this stuff with me when I go to restaurants, so that I know exactly how many calories and Weight Watchers Points I’m using. With just 35 calories and 1.5 grams of fat per two tablespoons, it simply can’t be beat.This dressing is truly every dieter’s best friend. And if you are a fan of Asian salad dressings as much as I am, you will LOVE it!

Stay tuned for super yummy low calorie recipes that incorporate this fantastic low fat salad dressing!

Another fabulously delicious 0 point value recipe to share today! This weight watcher pico de gallo recipe is so fresh and tasty, and yet so incredibly HEALTHY! Loaded with fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, this homemade salsa recipe beats a store bought brand any day. It tastes SO much better than all the preservative filled ones that you buy in a jar. And the fact that you can eat quite a bit of this without using any of your Weight Watchers Points is a huge plus! This salsa recipe is perfect to serve with some baked tortilla chips for a low calorie, healthy Weight Watchers snack. Try it over a baked potato, or on top of an egg white omelet! If you are following the Weight Watchers program, this pico de gallo recipe will be a fabulous addition to your collection of Weight Watchers recipes. Enjoy!

Pico de Gallo Salsa Recipe

Ingredients:
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 chile peppers, mild or hot, seeded and finely chopped (I used jalapeno)
- 2 tbsp chopped bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves (no stems)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:
In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients.

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is approx 1/2 cup
Each serving = 0 point value

This recipe was created by Gina’s WW Recipes.

Ok, I seriously am not the kinda gal who can handle a measly 2 tbsp of salad dressing on my salads. I like to REALLY cover my greens and eat as much salad dressing as I can! But, being a Weight Watcher, I need to be aware of the Point value of what I’m eating and not go past my daily Weight Watchers Points range. So when one of my readers shared her super low calorie ranch salad dressing recipe with me, I was psyched and couldn’t wait to try it! Tamela, who is the loyal reader who submitted this recipe, also loves a lot of salad dressing on her salads, especially ranch dressing! So she spent some time experimenting and came up with this Weight Watcher Salad Dressing Recipe! I whipped up some this weekend and it was quite YUMMY!!! It’s a great way to indulge in a lot of salad dressing without consuming a lot of calories and Weight Watchers Points. If you are a member of the Weight Watchers program, this ranch dressing recipe is a must try. Thanks for the awesome low calorie recipe, Tamela!

Low Calorie Ranch Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp Hellmann’s Low fat Mayo (must be Low fat not Light)
- 2 Tbsp Plain, Non-Fat Yogurt
- 1 tsp Hidden Vally Ranch Dressing (the powder mix kind)
- 2-3 Tbsp water (depending on how thin or thick you like it)

Directions:
Whisk everything together and put in fridge for about a hour, the longer it sets the more the ranch flavor

This recipe makes an amazing 6-7 tbsp serving!!! Yeah, baby. Pour on that dressing and enjoy!

Total Point Value per serving: 2 Point