Summer is waning, and while you may be excited for cooler weather now is your chance to take advantage of summer’s delicious produce. For those of us committed to our wellness journey, the challenge lies in balancing indulgence with mindful eating. These 12 Last Chance Seasonal Summer WW Recipes marry the best of summer flavors with Weight Watchers-friendly options.
From sun-ripened zucchini to crisp, sweet corn, these recipes showcase the peak-season produce that makes summer meals so special. Whether you’re planning a final backyard barbecue or looking for light, refreshing dishes to combat the lingering heat, this roundup has you covered. Each recipe is carefully crafted to keep you on track with your WW points while still delivering the satisfying tastes of summer. They’re not just meals; they’re a chance to create lasting memories of the season, all while nurturing your well-being. So fire up the grill, raid the farmer’s market, and let’s make these final summer days count – one delicious, WW-friendly bite at a time.
1. Last Chance Summer Recipes: Summer Pasta Salad
This recipe gives you two flavor options for a light summer pasta salad – Buffalo chicken or chicken Caeser. Whip one up before your next cookout and enjoy the crisp, light flavors that meld together in these delicious dishes. Both options are around 3 WW points per serving, so that’s an easy yes!
2. Cucumber Avocado Salad
I can’t think of a vegetable that’s more refreshing than a cucumber. Due to its delicate taste, it can be paired with a variety of other ingredients. In this dish, you’ll find it paired with creamy avocado, bright red onion, and juicy tomatoes. It really is a bowl of summer’s best!
3. Last Chance Summer Recipes: Tex-Mex Potato Salad
This 4-point Weight Watchers Tex Mex Potato Salad with juicy corn, creamy avocado, sharp red onion, and taco seasoning is packed with loads of flavor and can be served with so many different entrees. This unique potato salad recipe is full of flavor from the taco seasonings and lime juice. And you have to end summer with a potato salad!
4. Barbeque Macaroni Salad
In case you’re actually not a potato salad fan, check out this barbeque macaroni salad for your last cookout. BBQ sauce is delicious with pasta, and it tastes equally amazing in a cold pasta dish, too. The dressing for this macaroni salad is made with nonfat Greek yogurt, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, and light mayo.
5. Last Chance Summer Recipes: Black Bean and Corn Salad
There’s just something about fresh corn in the summer that really brightens up the dinner. This zesty one-point Black Bean and Corn Salad is a must-try Weight Watchers recipe that you can enjoy with various dishes. It is full of flavor, thanks to the corn, black beans, lime juice, honey, cumin, and paprika, as well as the fresh onion, tomato, and cilantro.
6. Air Fried Green Tomatoes
If you’ve been skipping fried green tomatoes this summer because they’re high in fat and calories, you can now get your fix before summer is over with these air-fried green tomatoes. Air Fryer Green Tomatoes are a healthy take on the classic Southern Fried Green Tomatoes. They’re just 4 points per serving and go great with red meat, poultry, and even fish.
7. Last Chance Summer Recipes: Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
Tacos may or may not be a summer food for you, but if you want a light, refreshing version of tacos, try these turkey taco lettuce wraps! The lettuce wraps give you a bright crunch with each bite, and they are fully customizable when it comes to taco fillings. It’s a win-win for a zero point meal!
8. Insanely Easy Fish Tacos
I love seafood in the summer. These Weight Watchers-friendly fish tacos are as simple as they are delicious and come with a delightful yogurt and mustard sauce. This recipe for chicken tacos is a coastal variation of the famed tacos and is a Weight Watchers-friendly twist on the classic.
9. Last Chance Summer Recipes: Puff Pastry Fruit Tart
Premade puff pastry is definitely one of the best things out there and makes it so easy to create desserts that look amazing. This lightened up ricotta, juicy summer fruit, and organic honey dessert will surely satisfy your sweet cravings. And with just 5 points per slice, it’s irresistible!
10. Zucchini Casserole
In case you want something super easy for dinner, but still want to work in summer’s veggies, I’ve added this zucchini casserole into last chance summer dishes. This zucchini squash casserole hits every mark, both in the flavor department and the presentation department. It has a classic Panko topping for a delicious buttery crunch and is just one point per serving!
11. Last Chance Summer Recipes: Zucchini Snack Boats
Zucchini is a fantastic summer vegetable, so I had to add in these snack boats. The zucchini boats are filled with flavorful ground chicken. I love that they’re just 2 points. You can serve them with a side salad if you need a full meal or just pop a few for a snack.
12. Weight Watchers Corn Fritters
We’re back to corn because you can’t go through the summer without making these lightened up corn fritters. They will be the first thing gone at your last cookout. These Weight Watchers Corn Fritters are full of the natural sweetness of corn, zesty jalapeños, crunchy bell peppers, and hints of paprika and garlic. And they’re only 1 point for two fritters, so what’s not to love?
I hope you’ve enjoyed your summer food as much as I’ve loved mine. If not, make sure to start whipping these recipes up now while you still have the chance!
