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Healthy Dill Salmon Dip Recipe

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We love this Healthy Dill Salmon Dip Recipe as a protein packed easy snack or meal idea for the busy fall season.  As partners with StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. this month, it was my pleasure to share a favorite family recipe that is full of delicious flavor and is an easy option for busy moms.

Healthy Dill Salmon Dip Recipe

We were sent a selection of StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. Tuna and Salmon products recently to try in our back to school meal planning.  As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I was excited to test out a product that is full of protein and healthy fats.  These are just the type of foods I want in my pantry for those days when I need a fast snack that won’t cause my blood sugar to spike or get too low. I was able to try the StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.™ Yellowfin Tuna, StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.™ Yellowfin Tuna with Sundried Tomatoes and the StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.™ Pink Salmon.

StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. products are packed in cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil.  This is perfect for adding a rich flavor that is also ideal for your favorite healthy recipes.  Wild caught Albacore and Yellowfin Tuna and Pink Salmon are the stars of these products with minimal additional ingredients.  For a mom seeking a healthy option like I am, this means a lot.

Ingredients for Healthy Dill Salmon Dip Recipe

1 package StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. Pink Salmon

1 tablespoon whipped reduced fat cream cheese

1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1/8 teaspoon horseradish

1/8 teaspoon dill

1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

Black pepper to taste

Check out our favorite Healthy Dill Salmon Dip Recipe that is a delicious option for protein-packed snack or meal! Only 2 Weight Watchers SmartPoints per serving! A great FreeStyle Recipe using zero point salmon!

Directions for Healthy Dill Salmon Dip Recipe

In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients until smooth and flavors well incorporated.

Add black pepper to taste.

When possible, chill for at least 1 hour prior to serving alongside your favorite multi-grain crackers.

Makes 2 servings

We love making this easy healthy salmon dip recipe to have with crackers in the afternoons as a protein packed snack.  Some multi-grained crackers pre-portioned make a great way to serve this.  The hint of kick from the horseradish along with the dill in this recipe creates a flavor profile that is far from basic!

This post was written by me on behalf of StarKist Selects E.V.O.O.

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Healthy Dill Salmon Dip Recipe
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Serves: 2
 
2 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Freestyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans 5 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale Plan 5 PointsPlus
Ingredients
  • 1 package StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. Pink Salmon
  • 1 tablespoon whipped reduced fat cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • ⅛ teaspoon horseradish
  • ⅛ teaspoon dill
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic salt
  • Black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients until smooth and flavors well incorporated.
  2. Add black pepper to taste.
  3. When possible, chill for at least 1 hour prior to serving alongside your favorite multi-grain crackers.

Check out our favorite Healthy Dill Salmon Dip Recipe that is a delicious option for protein-packed snack or meal! Only 2 Weight Watchers SmartPoints per serving! A great FreeStyle Recipe using zero point salmon!

 

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Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soup

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We can’t live without soups in the fall and winter, but this Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soup is one that I will indulge in year round.  It is a healthier version of our favorite Panera Bread recipe with tons of flavor and all of the creaminess you expect.  While not the lowest calorie recipe we have shared, it is a great treat that is definitely better than traditional.

Make our delicious Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheddar Soup as a perfect fall lunch option! Loaded with vegetables this is only 5 SmartPoints on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle Plan and super kid-friendly!

Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soup

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We recommend using all fresh vegetables for this broccoli and cheese soup.  Canned or frozen just won’t give you the desired effect.  You want the carrots and broccoli to be tender, but not mushy.  I always use my 6-quart programmable cook and carry slow cooker, but you can use whatever brand or option you prefer as long as it is a larger slow cooker.

Ingredients for Broccoli and Cheese Soup

4 cups broccoli florets

1/2 pound carrots

4 stalks celery

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1/2 large yellow onion

32 ounces fat-free chicken broth

4 cups fat-free half and half

2 1/2 cups 2% sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt (taste before adding as some broths can be higher in sodium)

Directions for Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Dice broccoli, carrots, celery, and onion into fine pieces.  You may alternately shred the carrots and onion if prefer smaller pieces.

Make our delicious Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheddar Soup as a perfect fall lunch option! Loaded with vegetables this is only 5 SmartPoints on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle Plan and super kid-friendly!

Place vegetables along with broth into slow cooker and cook for 3 hours on highest setting.

Make our delicious Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheddar Soup as a perfect fall lunch option! Loaded with vegetables this is only 5 SmartPoints on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle Plan and super kid-friendly!

Remove the lid and stir in the half and half, 1/2 the cheddar, and black pepper.

Replace lid and cook for 30 minutes.

Remove lid again, adding in the remaining cheddar cheese.  Stir well and cook additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Taste for seasoning, and add salt if desired.

Serve alone or with your favorite crusty bread.

Make our delicious Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheddar Soup as a perfect fall lunch option! Loaded with vegetables this is only 5 SmartPoints on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle Plan and super kid-friendly!Makes 12 servings

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

5 SmartPoints per serving on the Weight Watchers Freestyle, Flex, Your Way, and Beyond the Scale Plans2.4

2 PointsPlus per serving

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Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soup
 
Makes 12 servings Serving Size: 1½ cups 5 SmartPoints per serving on the Weight Watchers Freestyle, Flex, Your Way, and Beyond the Scale Plans2.4 2 PointsPlus per serving
Ingredients
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • ½ pound carrots
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • ½ large yellow onion
  • 32 ounces fat-free chicken broth
  • 4 cups fat-free half and half
  • 2½ cups 2% sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt (taste before adding as some broths can be higher in sodium)
Instructions
  1. Dice broccoli, carrots, celery, and onion into fine pieces. You may alternately shred the carrots and onion if prefer smaller pieces.
  2. Place vegetables along with broth into slow cooker and cook for 3 hours on highest setting.
  3. Remove the lid and stir in the half and half, ½ the cheddar, and black pepper.
  4. Replace lid and cook for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove lid again, adding in the remaining cheddar cheese. Stir well and cook additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  6. Taste for seasoning, and add salt if desired.
  7. Serve alone or with your favorite crusty bread.

Alternate Cooking Method for Broccoli and Cheese Soup

While you can cook this slow and low on the stovetop, we found that our friend Sadie’s Broccoli Cheddar Stovetop Soup is a better option for stovetop cooking. It’s also a Weight Watchers friendly soup, so you don’t have to worry about high points!

Making this broccoli and cheddar soup is a perfect way to encourage your whole family to get more vegetables into their day.  A hidden veggie like this soup is ideal for those picky eaters.  Even our son who hates broccoli loves this soup because it has such small pieces in a flavorful soup.

Serving broccoli and cheese soup

With a generous 1 1/2 cup portion, this is definitely more than enough for a whole meal.  However, if you have the points and calories available, then you’ll want to add a nice crusty bread to this recipe.  Another option is to serve with one of our cheddar bay biscuits or even our healthy biscuit recipe using Greek yogurt.  Whatever you choose, you’ll love this as a comfort food recipe to keep in the rotation all winter.

More Weight Watchers Soup Recipes: 

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Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Breasts

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This recipe for Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Breasts is simply put, the easiest meal ever made.  Just a few pantry ingredients and you have a warm satisfying meal that is low in points and perfect for the whole family.  Comfort foods like this recipe are ideal for those busy weeknights when you still want to feed your family something warm and nourishing.

Make our Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Breasts for only 3 SmartPoints on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle Plan! A delicious comfort food that is perfect for fall and winter cooking! Ready in 3 hours!

Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Breasts

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Chicken breasts in the slow cooker have been a classic meal for my entire life.  There are so many ways to add flavor and make them a great meal option, and these smothered chicken breasts are some I adapted from a recipe shared in a church cookbook many years ago.  They are moist, tender, and have tons of flavor.  We serve over rice, but you could easily add over cauliflower rice or pasta if you preferred.

For this recipe, I use the Crockpot 6-Quart Programmable Cook and Carry slow cooker.  It’s my favorite slow cooker because it is so versatile.  Any slow cooker will work of course, but if you are looking for a good one, I can’t say enough about this one for ease of use and functionality.

Ingredients for Smothered Chicken Breasts: 

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/2 read bell pepper, sliced

1/2 green bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper (depending on your tastes)

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 10.5 ounce cans 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup water

Make our Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Breasts for only 3 SmartPoints on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle Plan! A delicious comfort food that is perfect for fall and winter cooking! Ready in 3 hours!

Directions for Smothered Chicken Breasts: 

Line using Crockpot liners or spray bottom of slow cooker.

Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with Italian seasoning blend, salt, and black pepper.

Place the chicken breasts in an even layer on the bottom of slow cooker.

Top chicken with sliced red pepper, onion, and garlic.

In a medium bowl, mix together the 2 cans of cream of chicken soup along with 1/2 cup of water.

Pour cream soup mixture over the top of chicken and vegetables.

Place lid on the slow cooker and cook on high heat for 3 hours.

Shred chicken and serve with vegetables and sauce over rice or noodles.

Make our Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Breasts for only 3 SmartPoints on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle Plan! A delicious comfort food that is perfect for fall and winter cooking! Ready in 3 hours!

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Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Breasts
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Serves: 4
 
Makes 4 servings Each serving is approximately 4 ounces chicken breast with ¾ cup sauce mixture 3 SmartPoints per serving on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans 6 SmartPoints per serving on the Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale Plan 8 PointsPlus per serving
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ read bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼-1/2 teaspoon black pepper (depending on your tastes)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 10.5 ounce cans 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup water
Instructions
  1. Line using Crockpot liners or spray bottom of slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with Italian seasoning blend, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in an even layer on the bottom of slow cooker.
  4. Top chicken with sliced red pepper, onion, and garlic.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix together the 2 cans of cream of chicken soup along with ½ cup of water.
  6. Pour cream soup mixture over the top of chicken and vegetables.
  7. Place lid on the slow cooker and cook on high heat for 3 hours.
  8. Shred chicken and serve with vegetables and sauce over rice or noodles.

Make our Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Breasts for only 3 SmartPoints on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle Plan! A delicious comfort food that is perfect for fall and winter cooking! Ready in 3 hours!Makes 4 servings 

Each serving is approximately 4 ounces chicken breast with 3/4 cup sauce mixture

3 SmartPoints per serving on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans

6 SmartPoints per serving on the Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale Plan

8 PointsPlus per serving

There is nothing fancy about this meal, but it is definitely one of those comfort foods that your family will enjoy.  Kids can easily pick out the peppers and onions if they don’t care for them, and you can serve with a side of any favorite vegetable.  If you are on the Weight Watchers plan like I am, you can measure out 1/2 cup of rice for only 3 extra points.  That’s not bad at all for a very satisfying and easy meal!

More Weight Watchers Chicken Recipes:

Skinny Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Chicken with Easy Stir Fry Sauce

Air Fryer Greek Stuffed Chicken Breast

Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

Skinny Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Ranch BBQ Chicken Naan Bites

Mexican Chicken Casserole

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Tenders

55 Weight Watchers FreeStyle Chicken Recipes

Make our Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Breasts for only 3 SmartPoints on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle Plan! A delicious comfort food that is perfect for fall and winter cooking! Ready in 3 hours!

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Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Cauliflower is the latest popular food item to help replace carbohydrates in recipes.  Emilee’s Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe below is inspired by a similar one she saw on the popular website Damn Delicious.  A few tweaks made this recipe an even healthier option for those following the Weight Watchers program.  Check it out and let us know what you think!

Make our delicious Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese as a diabetic friendly Weight Watchers recipe that is only 7 SmartPoints on FreeStyle for a large serving! A delicious kid-friendly side dish!

Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

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This cauliflower mac and cheese recipe does actually contain pasta, unlike some cauliflower recipes that are being used for lower carb diets.  So, while this one is not keto friendly, it is still a healthier option. It has all of the flavors you want in a macaroni and cheese recipe, but tons more fiber and lower carbs.  That is a plus in our house any day! Emilee made this for her family and even the kids enjoyed this dish!

We added a twist to the original recipe by roasting our cauliflower first for a depth of flavor.  Additionally, instead of a traditional roux, we simply created a cheese sauce in the pan with the pasta.  This is fast, easy, and still has a great flavor.

Ingredients for Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe:

8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni (uncooked)

3 cups cauliflower florets, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tablespoon margarine

1 cup fat-free half and half

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 1/2 cup 2% sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

Chives, for garnish

Nonstick spray

Directions for Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe: 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Spray or line a baking sheet with a silicone mat and spread cauliflower pieces over in an even layer.

Bake cauliflower for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees or until beginning to tenderize and turn slightly brown around edges.

Remove from heat and set aside.

While the cauliflower is roasting, cook pasta according to package directions in a large stockpot,  rinse, and drain.

Once pasta is finished cooking, return to the stockpot and place on low heat.

Pour in half and half, margarine, mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cheese.  Stir continuously until cheese is melted and the pasta is coated well.

Add roasted cauliflower to pasta mixture and stir well to coat.

Optional:  Pour into a pre-sprayed casserole dish and top with breadcrumbs or a bit of cheese and bake for 10 minutes at 400 to brown top.

Top with chives before serving

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Serves: 8
 
Makes 8 Servings 1 cup per serving 7 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale, FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans 6 PointsPlus per serving
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 cup fat-free half and half
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1½ cup 2% sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
  • Chives, for garnish
  • Nonstick spray
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Spray or line a baking sheet with a silicone mat and spread cauliflower pieces over in an even layer.
  3. Bake cauliflower for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees or until beginning to tenderize and turn slightly brown around edges.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. While the cauliflower is roasting, cook pasta according to package directions in a large stockpot, rinse, and drain.
  6. Once pasta is finished cooking, return to the stockpot and place on low heat.
  7. Pour in half and half, margarine, mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cheese. Stir continuously until cheese is melted and the pasta is coated well.
  8. Add roasted cauliflower to pasta mixture and stir well to coat.
  9. Optional: Pour into a pre-sprayed casserole dish and top with breadcrumbs or a bit of cheese and bake for 10 minutes at 400 to brown top.
  10. Top with chives before serving

Makes 8 Servings

1 cup per serving

7 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale, FreeStyle, Flex, and Your Way Plans

6 PointsPlus per serving

If you are planning to grill up some chicken or fish this week, then add a side of our delicious Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese recipe to the menu!  For only 7 SmartPoints for 1 cup, it is a great addition that includes your veggies alongside a zero point meat like our Broiled Salmon with Dill and Capers recipe.  It is also an excellent choice to help get more vegetables into your diet if your kids are picky eaters!

If you are looking for more great recipes, don’t forget to join our Weight Watchers Support Group on Facebook!

More Weight Watchers Recipes: 

Make our delicious Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese as a diabetic friendly Weight Watchers recipe that is only 7 SmartPoints on FreeStyle for a large serving! A delicious kid-friendly side dish!

Make our delicious Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese as a diabetic friendly Weight Watchers recipe that is only 7 SmartPoints on FreeStyle for a large serving! A delicious kid-friendly side dish!
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Easy Avocado Sauce and Salad Dressing

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We absolutely love a good avocado in our house.  Thus this Easy Avocado Sauce and Salad Dressing is a favorite option when we are serving up many of our favorite dishes.  It works great alongside some grilled chicken, spinach, and tomato in a mason jar salad, or ideally over a homemade burrito bowl instead of cheese.  We are sure you’ll love this recipe on your favorite dishes!

Make our Easy Avocado Sauce and Salad Dressing and build a delightful and healthy mason jar salad for only 2 Weight Watchers FreeStyle Smart Points!

Easy Avocado Sauce and Salad Dressing

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While we typically use this on a salad, I am often found drizzling over grilled chicken, tofu, or even just over rice and vegetables.  Avocado is one of those healthy fats that we all need to enjoy more in our diets.  On Weight Watchers, it is best to weigh the avocado using your digital kitchen scale rather than just using a measurement like 1/2 avocado, etc.  This is due to the fact that avocado comes in varying sizes, and you want the most accurate value possible.

If you want to build a mason jar salad as shown in the pictures, use our great Grilled Lime Tequila Chicken Breasts as a fun addition that beautifully complements the avocado sauce recipe.

Ingredients for Avocado Sauce and Salad Dressing: 

4 ounces ripe avocado

1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

1/8 teaspoon garlic

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit if you prefer less heat)

1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt – to taste

Directions for Avocado Sauce and Salad Dressing:

Place all ingredients into blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve within 48 hours.

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Easy Avocado Sauce and Salad Dressing
Prep time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 4
 
Makes 4 Servings 2 SmartPoints per Serving on Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, or Your Way Plan 4 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale Plan 4 PointsPlus 168 Calories per 2 tablespoons
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces ripe avocado
  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit if you prefer less heat)
  • ¼-1/2 teaspoon salt - to taste
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients into blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
  2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Serve within 48 hours.

Makes 4 Servings

2 SmartPoints per Serving on Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, or Your Way Plan

4 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale Plan

4 PointsPlus

168 Calories per 2 tablespoons

Make our Easy Avocado Sauce and Salad Dressing and build a delightful and healthy mason jar salad for only 2 Weight Watchers FreeStyle Smart Points!

As you can see, it’s a super easy recipe to make.  It is flexible, and delicious when served in a mason jar!  We love the combination of two tablespoons of our Avocado Sauce, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, and fresh baby spinach.  Layer into a jar and save for the next day for lunch.  It’s just so delicious!

Serve this with grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak.  Poured over a homemade burrito bowl it adds just the cream and flavor you want without all the calories.  Make for a fast go-to salad dressing that everyone loves.  Making this avocado sauce is something you’ll want to do on a regular basis to share with your friends and family!

If you are looking for more great recipes, don’t forget to join our Weight Watchers Support Group on Facebook!

More Salads and Salad Dressings: 

Make our Easy Avocado Sauce and Salad Dressing and build a delightful and healthy mason jar salad for only 2 Weight Watchers FreeStyle Smart Points!

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