Cut the calories—but not the flavor—in your favorite Southern dishes. These recipes are sure to surprise you with their light and air-like feel with every bite.
Jot down these delicious light Southern recipes to add to your next family meal.
Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups
Use store-bought or previously cooked rotisserie chicken to save time on busy evenings.
Ingredients
- Walnuts
- Mayonnaise
- Greek yogurt
- Sherry vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
- Parsley
- Green onions
- Bibb lettuce leaves
- Dried cherries
Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Bacon
Watch as your kids eat broccoli with no question. This is a creamy recipe that pairs beautifully with any main dish.
Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni
- Broccoli florets
- Bacon slices
- skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- Salt
- Garlic
- Turmeric
- Low-fat milk
- Chicken stock
- All-purpose flour
- Sharp cheddar cheese
Cornbread Crab Cakes
This is a Southern favorite dish that can be served as a side dish or a delicious snack.
Ingredients
- Sour cream
- Pickled jalapeño pepper
- Cilantro
- Red bell pepper
- Green onions
- Olive oil
- Garlic clove
- Reduced-fat mayonnaise
- Parsley eggs
- Hot sauce
- Old Bay seasoning
- Lemon zest
- Light Cornbread crumbs
- Crabmeat