Cook time: 15 minsTotal time: 30 minutesMakes 4 servings Cover with top of bun, then serve with remaining sauce on the side.

This pasta salad is a big hit every time I make it. It’s great as an appetizer or as lunch, but can also be a light warm-weather entrée. Studies show that if you beef up dishes such as this one with plenty of bulky vegetables like broccoli, you’ll be satisfied with less calorie intake, which could help with weight loss and, subsequently, blood pressure reduction.

Create a creamy dip with seasonal taste in this kid-approved treat. Keep things light by enjoying it with sliced apples, pears or salty whole-grain pretzels. Serve the dip as an appetizer or dessert.

Ingredients ¾ c. barley 2½ c. water 12 oz. green beans, chopped into ½-inch pieces 1 medium shallot, finely chopped 2 large radishes, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, chopped…

Ingredients Lettuce Wraps: 8 bibb lettuce leaves 4 grilled boneless chicken breasts 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 2 c. mandarin oranges, drained 2 c. bamboo…