• 1 bunch spinach, washed and torn into pieces
• 6 ounces mandarin oranges
• 1/2 cup fat-free poppy seed dressing
• 2 Tbs. walnuts* (optional), chopped
• 1/2 cup jicama, peeled and shredded

Put spinach in a serving bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix.

Per serving: calories 53, fat 0.5g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 2.9g, carbohydrates 11.1g, fiber 4.0g, sugar 6.5g, sodium 358mg, diet points 0.8.

* This ingredient not included in nutritional information.

• 1 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 Tbs. sesame seeds
• 2 Tbs. soy sauce
• 2 tsp. Asian sesame oil
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Place green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 8-10 minutes or until almost tender. Heat a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add sesame seeds. Shake skillet constantly until sesame seeds are golden. Reduce heat to medium low and stir in soy sauce, oil and nutmeg. Add green beans and toss.

Per serving: calories 87, fat 5.1g, 47% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 3.7g, carbohydrates 9.3g, fiber 4.5g, sugar 3.3g, sodium 466mg, diet points 1.8.

• 1-1/4 lbs. red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed
• 2 tsp. unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 Tbs. fresh dill

Place potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 12-15 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a serving bowl. Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté scallions 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Combine milk with cornstarch in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously. Stir into scallions. Add dill and salt and pepper to taste and simmer 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Pour sauce over potatoes and toss.

Per serving: calories 147, fat 2.1g, 13% calories from fat, cholesterol 6mg, protein 4.1g, carbohydrates 28.7g, fiber 2.4g, sugar 3.8g, sodium 26mg, diet points 3.1.

• 1 cup orange juice
• 3 Tbs. lime juice
• 1-1/2 Tbs. honey
• 1-1/2 cups cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1-1/2 cups honeydew melon, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup champagne or apple cider

Purée orange juice, lime juice, honey, half the cantaloupe and half the honeydew in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a large bowl. Finely chop remaining melon. Stir into purée. Stir in champagne. Keep cool until ready to serve.

Per serving: calories 143, fat 0.4g, 3% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 1.5g, carbohydrates 26.5g, fiber 1.1g, sugar 24.4g, sodium 18mg, diet points 3.2.