Heart-healthy recipes for the grill

Jun/2012

The long weekend is quickly approaching and it’s time to fire up the grill! Grilling is a fast, easy and healthy to prepare food in the summertime. Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family or entertaining a large crowd, grilling is the way to go. Check out our great heart-healthy BBQ recipes:

	Grilled corn on the cob with basil, chili and lime Add a twist to regular grilled corn on the cob.
	Tangy grilled asparagus Easy and quick, grilling brings out the flavour of this spring favourite.
	Grilled steak salad with sesame vinaigrette Steak is a summer favorite and this salad makes it easy to keep portions of red meat in check. It’s an easy summer dinner.
	Grilled Mexican chicken salad A quick and easy alternative to regular pizza.
	Herb-marinated grilled chicken salad The yogurt marinade keeps lean chicken breast moist and tender. The fresh herbs really boost the flavour. This main course salad adds a nice twist to dinner any time of year.
	Grilled broccoli and tomato skewers A fun idea for a different way to serve up vegetables. The roasted or grilled flavour of the vegetables will make you want to cook them up this way all the time! Enjoy.
	Grilled vegetable platter with balsamic drizzle The combination of grilled vegetables with sweet balsamic vinegar drizzle sparks up this warm salad. Serve it chopped up or as slices to add to a buffet or potluck.
	Grilled salmon with red pepper and edamame Your grill isn’t just for beef. Try this tasty grilled salmon with edamame, Japanese soybeans.
	Grilled chopped vegetable salad Grilling adds tons of flavour to your favourite vegetables. With an easy marinade and dressing this salad becomes a great side dish for any grilled meat or fish. Plus, you can toss any leftovers with cooked pasta for another salad.
	Cardamom angel food cake with grilled pineapple Cardamom adds an exotic flavour to this classic favourite dessert. Cardamom also pairs nicely with pineapple.