Healthy Citrus Recipes

A sushi-like wrap of veggies and ranch dressing packaged in a tortilla makes an appealing lunch that kids will love. The choice of vegetables in the filling is flexible, depending on your child's preferences and what you have on hand.

Tahini, which is a paste made from ground sesame seeds, makes sauces and dressings super creamy without any dairy or mayonnaise. Use it as a salad dressing, a spread on sandwiches, or a sauce for falafel (see associated recipe, below).

Blueberries and lemon are a natural pairing in these light and airy muffins with a delicate brown sugar crumble. If you like an extra blast of lemon flavor, use lemon extract rather than vanilla. These muffins are best with fresh blueberries, but you can substitute with frozen. Don't thaw them before you stir them into the batter.

Cucumbers and mint pair delightfully in this refreshing spritzer that's perfect for a summer afternoon on the porch.

Basil and lemon pair beautifully in this refreshing summer sipper, sweetened with a touch of honey. Make ahead and allow the mixture to infuse for 30 minutes to 1 hour before straining for a stronger basil flavor.

Refresh and hydrate with this citrusy spa water. Adding fresh fruit, veggies and herbs to still or sparkling water is a great way to boost flavor without adding calories or sugar. Serve in a pitcher for a party or bottle individually for on-the-go hydration.

Meet your daily hydration goals with a refreshing fruity spa water. Adding sliced fruit and torn herbs is a simple way to boost the flavor of still or sparkling water without adding calories. It's also a beautiful beverage option for showers or parties.

This variation on the classic Bamboo cocktail starts with two types of fortified wine--sherry and vermouth--then adds a slug of Campari for bright color and bitter edge. Opt for an aged dry sherry, like fino or manzanilla, for the best flavor in this drink recipe.

A cross between the English hot-weather staple Pimm's cup and the effervescent spritz, this easy lower-alcohol drink recipe relies on club soda for its festive fizz.

This easy low-alcohol cocktail keeps things fresh with whole limes and basil leaves. It's a twist on the caipirinha that subs white vermouth and vodka for the traditional cachaça, the fermented sugarcane liquor popular in Brazil, and features basil instead of the usual mint.

Skip the store-bought dinner rolls and serve this focaccia at your next gathering. A basic homemade dough recipe is transformed into a delicious Italian flatbread with the addition of lemon peel, walnuts, and herbs.

Lightly breaded chicken and green beans are flavored with a scrumptious lemon-caper sauce in this quick 20-minute main dish recipe.

Crispy, seared scallops combine with whole-grain pasta and greens to make this flavorful complete meal.

A delicious vegetarian dinner option, these homemade whole-wheat and flax crepes are filled with asparagus, zucchini and sweet peppers and a heathier cream sauce made with a blend of tofu and Greek yogurt.

Key limes grow mainly in Florida and are yellowish green in color rather than deep green like Persian limes.

This moist lemon bread is perfect for breakfast or a tasty dessert. It's delicious on its own or topped with the optional lemon-sugar glaze.

Lean snapper in a buttery lemon-caper sauce is a simple main dish, ready in just 30 minutes.

Avocado and black beans pump up the nutrients and fiber in this main-dish pork salad recipe.

You need two lemons to get enough finely shredded peel and juice for this sure-to-please dessert.

Fruit juice and champagne make this drink recipe refreshingly tasty to serve while entertaining.