Try this fresh and flavorful salsa as a side dish, a tasty topping to your tacos, or simply scoop it up with some tortilla chips for a delicious snack.

Yield: 2 cups (serving size: about 1/4 cup)

This fresh dish is full of flavor and easy to whip up. Seitan has a neutral flavor and a chewy texture.

This fresh recipe embraces summer and ramps up the flavor! Pico de Gallo is best when made the day you plan to serve it. Prepare it early the morning of the party.

Makes 3 cups (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Nutritional information: 83 calories (0.0% from fat) 6.9g fat, 0.9g saturated fat, 4.5g monounsaturated fat, 0.9g polyunsaturated fat, 1.2g protein, 6g carbohydrate, 2.8g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 0.4mg iron, 5.7mg sodium, and 12mg calcium.

This dip brings the flavor and the brown sugar adds an awesome hit of sweetness. Dark brown sugar and hot sauce lend an olive color to this slightly sweet yet spicy dip.

This zesty soup is best served with quesadillas. Enjoy!

Serving size: 1 3/4 cups

Nutritional information: 161 calories (20% from fat), 3.5g fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 1.9g monounsaturated fat, 0.8g polyunsaturated fat, 3.8g protein, 31.7g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 2.2mg iron, 389mg sodium, 76mg calcium

This recipe brings some sweet heat with the combination of heavenly chocolate, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon.

Nutritional information: 450 calories (0% from fat), 12g fat, 2g saturated fat, 6mg protein, 87g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 4mg iron, 312mg sodium, and 36mg calcium.