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

Haroset is a traditional Jewish dish that is an integral part of any Passover meal. This Weight Watchers Haroset recipe is crunchy and sweet, and delicious sandwiched between matzo. So you can enjoy all the wonderful flavors and traditions of Passover, and yet still be able to stick to your Weight Watchers Plan. This tasty and traditional Jewish Recipe has just 2 Weight Watcher Points per serving and is loaded with all sorts of nutritional tidbits! Fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and more! And it’s much lower in calories than traditional Haroset recipes. If you want a healthy Passover Recipe to serve this year, give this Haroset a try — it’ll satiate the whole family, but still help you stay within your Daily Points Range.

Weight Watchers Haroset Recipe

Ingredients:
- 4 medium apples, cored and cut into 4 pieces each*
- 8 fl oz sweet dessert wine, Kosher for Passover (1 cup)
- 1 cup raisins, golden-variety, chopped
- 1 cup walnut halves, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp honey

NOTES:
*Four different varieties of apples recommended.

This recipe can be made a day or two ahead. The mixture will turn brown the longer it sits but the flavors really blend well.

Directions:
Shred apples into a large, non-reactive bowl; add remaining ingredients and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Entire recipe makes 24 servings.

Serving size is 1/3 cup
Each serving = 2 Weight Watchers Points

If you are looking for a great dip recipe for your next party or get together, give this super delicious Weight Watchers Onion Dip Recipe a try! It’s creamy and flavorful and so easy to prepare. It’s ideal to serve with a vegetable tray or some low calorie, baked tortilla chips. With a Weight Watchers Dip Recipe this fabulous, there’s no need to waste your Points on all those high calorie, pre-made dips at the store. The thing that’s so great about this Weight Watchers recipe is that it tastes SO good, no one will no they are eating a low calorie dip. Each serving of this sweet onion dip has just 1 Weight Watchers Point, so you can easily enjoy a few servings and feel no guilt. Enjoy!

Weight Watchers Onion Dip Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 medium Vidalia onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup pot cheese (use low fat ricotta cheese or low fat cottage cheese if you can’t find pot cheese)
- 3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp dill, fresh, minced
- 1/2 tsp table salt

Directions:
Mix together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Recipe makes 12 servings.
(Note: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.)

Serving size = 1/4 cup
Each serving = 1 Weight Watchers Point

I am seriously obsessed with Guacamole Recipes. I don’t need tortilla chips, veggies or anything to even dip in it…just gimme a spoon, and I’ll go to town on it. Now, even though guacamole is really nutritious, given that the main ingredient is the nutrient rich avocado, it’s still loaded with calories and fat (even though that’s the healthy, monounsaturated fat), making it higher in Weight Watchers Points than most all other fruits. So, how’s a Weight Watcher supposed to get her guacamole fix without breaking her Points bank? By trying this amazing, Low Calorie Guacamole Recipe of course! The key to rockin’ this much loved dip recipe is to find ways to bulk it up with other low calorie ingredients, and (and don’t get scared reading this part) to substitute some of the avocado quantity with peas. It may sound odd, but you really can’t tell! And of course, you will still use some avocado in it, but by adding in some low Point peas, we are able to add quantity and volume without adding a lot more calories and therefore keeping the Points value low. This guacamole dip recipe is perfectly delicious when served with some baked tortilla chips or veggies for dipping. Put it on tacos, sandwiches or try it on top of my Chicken Taco Salad Recipe! There are many, many ways to enjoy this favorite Mexican recipe. If you love your guac, and can’t bear eliminating it from your meal plan, give this delicious Weight Watchers Guacamole Recipe a try!

Oh! I wanted to give a special shout out to the COWS (Considerate Outstanding Working Sisters) from North Adams Elementary in Seaman, OH ,who I hear have started their own Biggest Loser Diet Plan and are regular readers of my blog! Thanks for the support, ladies and good luck!!!

Weight Watchers Guacamole Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 medium avocado, ripe, peeled and pitted
- 1 15-oz. can young peas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatillos
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
- 1/3 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Labane Yogurt Cheese* or fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 4 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste

*Labane Cheese can be found at most Kosher Grocery Stores

Directions:
Put peas in a medium bowl and mash with a fork until almost smooth. Add in avocado and mash that into the peas until smooth.

Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 1 day. Makes 6 servings.

Serving size is 1/3 cup.
Each serving = 1 Weight Watchers Point

I’ve got another fabulous Super Bowl Recipe to share for the big game on Sunday, and this one is sure to be a crowd pleaser. If you liked my Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Strips Recipe, you’ll love this Weight Watchers Buffalo Wings Recipe!! This delicious and easy to make Chicken Wings Recipe has a fabulous Blue Cheese Dip and a tangy buffalo sauce that is to die for. A good buffalo wings recipe is pretty much an essential for any good Super Bowl Party food, but if you are a Weight Watcher, traditional buffalo wing recipes can really rack up those Weight Watchers Points. But with this low Point wing recipe, you can really enjoy yourself! And as an added bonus, you are getting a fantastic Weight Watchers Blue Cheese Dip Recipe too! Plus, it’s SO yummy, all of the non-Weight Watchers will love it too!

Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 spray olive oil cooking spray, or enough to coat sheet
- 12 oz uncooked skinless chicken wings
- 1 1/4 oz Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix, or similar product
- 1 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2 tbsp blue cheese, or gorgonzola, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fat-free skim milk
- 4 medium stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Dip wings in Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. Then, place chicken wings in a zip-close plastic bag, add taco seasoning, seal bag and shake to coat. Transfer wings to prepared baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 18 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, to prepare dip, whisk together sour cream, cheese and milk.
Serve wings with dip and celery on the side. Recipe makes 4 servings.

Serving size is 3 wings, 3 tablespoons of dip and 1 celery stalk
Each serving = 3 Weight Watchers Points

Looking for another stellar Weight Watchers Super Bowl Recipe that’ll give your guests the Super Bowl snacks they love, but still keep you a good Weight Watcher? Well, you’ll be the hit of the party with this crowd pleasing Weight Watchers 7 Layer Mexican Bean Dip Recipe! With just 2 Weight Watchers Points per serving, it’s one of the best Mexican Bean Dip Recipes you’ll find that not only is low in fat and calories, but tastes great and is good for you! Full of fiber and calcium and low on calories, this slimmed down traditional 7 Layer Dip Recipe is incredibly easy to make and is a fabulously healthy party food. So, if you are a Weight Watcher, there’s no need to give up your favorite Super Bowl Recipes this year – just try out my lower Points versions and stay on track to reach your weight loss goals! GO STEELERS!!!!

Weight Watchers Mexican Dip Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium taco seasoning
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 9 oz fat-free bean dip, about 1 heaping cup
- 6 oz guacamole, about 3/4 cup
- 1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 medium scallions, chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 3 small tomatillos, finely chopped
- 6 medium olives, black, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

* Top this killer Mexican Bean Dip Recipe with some sliced jalapenos for an added kick!

Directions:
Combine sour cream and taco seasoning; mix well. In a large bowl, combine, tomatoes, tomatillos, red onions, cilantro, salt and pepper.
In a separate 12-inch round glass serving bowl, spread bean dip on bottom. Top with guacamole, sour cream, tomato mixture, cheese, scallions, and olives.

Serve with baked, low fat tortilla chips, like these Guiltless Gourmet Yellow Corn Organic Baked Tortilla Chips.
*Remember to count the Weight Watchers Points for the chips separately!

Serving size is a very full 1/4th cup of Mexican Dip
Each serving = 2 Weight Watchers Points