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This light and refreshing drink is perfect for any occasion! Enjoy the perfect beverage combination of crisp cucumber slices, fragrant basil leaves, fresh lime juice, and a gentle fizz of club soda. It’s sweetened with a squeeze of Splenda® Stevia Liquid Sweetener – it tastes like sugar without the calories! Recipe note: Blending carbonated water can cause the gas bubbles to expand and burst, and can cause overflow from the blender. To reduce this, blend on slower speeds and only adding half of the club soda to the blender and the other half after blending.

Try this savory twist on a breakfast yogurt parfait! Tzatziki is a traditional Greek sauce made with yogurt and cucumbers. This "deconstructed" tzatziki yogurt takes the traditional Mediterranean flavors and turns them into an elegant, savory breakfast packed with protein and light on carbs. Eat it with a spoon, or scoop it up with whole-grain pita wedges. Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

Serve this vegetable side dish with grilled fish or chicken and a side of brown rice.

This is a delicious and refreshing appetizer to serve when you have guests over for a summer get-together. The lemon adds a refreshing, citrusy bite to this lean appetizer that your guests will love!

Panzanella is a traditional Italian salad made with stale bread. Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, olives, and chicken are added for a refreshing summer meal, with everything you need in one bowl. You could use a rotisserie chicken from the store, or leftover chicken from another recipe. Double Up: For a little heat, make a double batch of buffalo chicken from this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Legs with Blue Cheese Salad and use the leftovers for this panzanella salad.

Togarashi (a favorite Japanese seasoning that highlights poppy seeds, dried orange peel, and more) makes for a zesty coating on flaky tilapia—perfectly matched by a bed of vegetables cooked with a savory-sweet sauce of miso paste, honey, and sesame oil.

Earthy spinach, crunchy cucumber, fragrant tomatoes, and sharp feta complement the creamy richness of avocado in this attractive salad. A slightly spicy lemon-lime dressing takes it from simple to sensational.

To complement savory pork chops, we’re finishing this dish with a cooling drizzle of cucumber yogurt (or tzatziki) spiced with just a pinch of herby za’atar—also used to coat the roasted vegetables tossed with hearty barley served underneath.

This quick and healthy recipe makes a great appetizer for a party. Feel free to substitute canned tuna for crab if desired; just omit the tarragon and replace with chives.

Here’s a healthy lunch that is quick, fun and tasty. Your child (and you) will love it!