Fitness Friday is Here!

It’s Fitness Friday and a holiday weekend, what better time to post recipes for Sides that won’t bust you “sides”!

The first recipe comes from the host of our Fitness Friday Hop, if you haven’t visited her page yet, make sure you do – it is full of wonderful tips, recipes, stories and other links!

Southwest Salad
Source: Life As I See It (Download Recipe Link) 

Ingredients

2 c. brown rice

1-15 oz. can black beans, reduced sodium, drained and rinsed

2 c. frozen corn, thawed

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 small white onion, chopped

1/4 c. white wine vinegar

1/4 c. cilantro, chopped

1 jalapeno, chopped 

1 tsp. chili powder

Directions 

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate. Enjoy!

Variations

Try the recipe without the rice and add a second can of black beans.

Serve warm as a side dish or chilled as an appetizer with chips.

Add diced grilled chicken for a quick entree.

Add an extra jalapeno for a little more kick.

Creamy Buttermilk-Herb Potato Salad

Source: Cookinglight

Ingredients

3 pounds small red potatoes, quartered

1/2 cup crème fraîche or greek yogurt

1/3 cup fat-free buttermilk

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 large garlic clove, minced

Preparation

1. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven, and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until just tender; drain. Cool for 30 minutes.

2. Combine crème fraîche and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Add warm potatoes; toss gently to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Amount per serving

Calories: 176; Fat: 5.5g; Saturated fat: 3.3g; Monounsaturated fat: 1.5g; Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g; Protein: 4.1g; Carbohydrate: 28g; Fiber: 3g; Cholesterol: 14.1mg; Sodium: 326mg

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