With summer in full swing, what better way to celebrate than with a few delicious and healthy recipes featuring some of the seasons best fruits and veggies!

Strawberry Salad & Poppy Seed Dressing
From Cooking Light - June 2003
Yield: 6 servings (1.5 cups each)

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 (10-ounce) bag romaine lettuce
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation:
Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place lettuce in a large bowl; add strawberries and almonds, tossing to combine. Divide salad evenly among 6 plates. Drizzle 1 tablespoon dressing over each serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 78
Calories from fat: 35%
Fat: 3.3g
Saturated fat: 0.4g
Protein: 1.8g
Carbohydrate: 11.5g
Fiber: 1.8g
Cholesterol: 2mg
Sodium: 45mg

Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto
From Cooking Light - September 2010
Yield: 4 servings (1 kebab and 1 tablespoon sauce)

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 (1-inch) pieces yellow bell pepper
8 cherry tomatoes
1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon pesto

Preparation:
Preheat broiler. Combine rind, 1 tablespoon juice, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Toss with bell pepper, tomatoes, chicken, and onion. Thread vegetables and chicken onto 4 (12-inch) skewers. Place skewers on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 12 minutes or until chicken is done, turning occasionally. Combine 1 teaspoon juice, yogurt, sour cream, and pesto. Serve sauce with kebabs.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 211
Fat: 7.3g
Saturated fat: 2.1g
Protein: 27.9g
Carbohydrate: 7g
Fiber: 1.2g
Sodium: 441mg

Upcoming Events
Univision's Latina Health Conference
Nix Health will be at Univision's Latina Health Conference on Saturday, August 13 from 8 a.m. to noon. at the Freeman Coliseum. Join us for free health screenings and a morning of fun activities!

Support Group
Who can come?
-Anyone interested in learning about or having weight loss surgery
-Patients of South Texas Surgeons, P.A.
-Supporters of someone who is interested in or already had weight loss surgery

When are the monthly meetings?
3rd Thursday of every month from 6:30-7:30pm

Where are the monthly meetings?
Nix Medical Center
500 Navarro St.
Walgreen's Building, 2nd Floor - Classroom A & B