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Sunday Strategist: A Week of Healthy Dinners - May 29 - June 2 

May 25, 2017
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If you like having a healthy meal plan but want something customized to your dietary or caloric needs, check out The Cooking Light Diet. It’s a calorie-driven weekly meal plan—breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner—based on your dieting goals and food preferences. All of these recipes are from our June issue. Look for one on a newsstands to find more delicious dinner inspiration.
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Meatless Monday: Tortellini Salad with Zucchini and Peas

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'Tis the season for zucchini. Make the most of it in this light and summery salad where it's just barely wilted. Serve with a side of Radish Carpaccio.

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Tuesday: Seared Pork Chops with Poblano Peperonata

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A sautéed mix of peppers spiked with vinegar adds instant interest to the pork. Skip the poblano and use just the bell peppers if you like. 

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Wednesday: Fresh Pea, Prosciutto, and Herb Salad

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Build the salad on large slices of ripe tomato for a main that looks and feels more substantial. Serve with Lentil Tapenade Crostini.

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Thursday: Crab-Stuffed Avocados

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We couldn't resist stuffing cup-shaped avocado halves, here gently seared until lightly caramelized. Sweet crabmeat dressed with zingy lemon and tarragon is a nice complement to the buttery avocado; chopped cooked shrimp or shredded chicken breast would also work. You could also fill the halves with a fresh summer squash salad or black bean salsa. Serve with Greek Tomato Salad.

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Friday: Blackened Grouper Sandwiches with Rémoulade

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Firm white fish like grouper, tilapia, and mahi mahi are perfect for crusty sandwiches because they won't fall apart after cooking. Serve with Go Big or Go Home Fries.

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Bonus Cocktail: Bourbon Mule

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A classic Moscow mule—spicy ginger beer, tart lime, and vodka served in a chilled copper mug—is as frosty and refreshing as a snow cone. This fresh twist uses barrel-aged bourbon and a hint of mint for a mule with Kentucky-style giddyap.

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1 of 6 Meatless Monday: Tortellini Salad with Zucchini and Peas
2 of 6 Tuesday: Seared Pork Chops with Poblano Peperonata
3 of 6 Wednesday: Fresh Pea, Prosciutto, and Herb Salad
4 of 6 Thursday: Crab-Stuffed Avocados
5 of 6 Friday: Blackened Grouper Sandwiches with Rémoulade
6 of 6 Bonus Cocktail: Bourbon Mule

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