Recipes with yogurt, low-fat

A produce department recipe. Tastes high-calorie, but is actually fairly low-cal. Sauce is best served the same day as it is made.

Red potato salad with a tangy grainy mustard and yogurt dressing, scallions, celery, and black olives. Low-fat, mayo-free, and great served warm or cold.

A spice cake mix upgraded with rolled oats, low-fat yogurt, and chopped apples, finished with a crunchy brown sugar and oat crumble topping. Bakes in one pan, ready in an hour.

Retro molded potato salad set in lemon gelatin with ham, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs for a cool vintage side dish.

Orange pecan gems: shortcut cake-mix cookies with orange flavor, yogurt, and a pecan half pressed on top. Three dozen tender cookies from one bowl in 30 minutes.

Creamy buttermilk mustard dressing with grated cucumber, citrus zest, and Dijon. Light, tangy, and diabetic-friendly. No cooking required, just blend and chill.

A creamy strawberry banana smoothie made with low-fat yogurt and ice. Four ingredients, no added sugar, and ready in under 5 minutes. Light, refreshing, and naturally sweet.

Low-calorie broccoli soup blended smooth with carrots, celery, and herbs, studded with whole broccoli buds and elbow macaroni. Creamy comfort without the cream.

Sliced turkey breast in a creamy paprika sauce made with low-fat yogurt and tomato paste, served over parsley-tossed noodles. A lighter take on the Hungarian classic that's ready in under an hour.

Crispy baked tortillas topped with seasoned ground turkey, melted mozzarella, and a dollop of cool yogurt for a lighter take on tostadas that's ready in under an hour.

A light and tasty potato salad. The cucumber and bell peppers add the crunchiness and refreshing taste, a great side dish at a hot summer day.

Curried turkey pasta salad tosses leftover turkey with whole wheat shells, mango chutney, toasted almonds, and a yogurt-mayo dressing bloomed in warm curry powder. A bright, crunchy use for Thanksgiving leftovers.

Grilled turkey rolls stuffed with walnuts, spinach, and thyme, then served with a cool chive-lemon yogurt sauce. A lean grill-night main that holds up hot or cold.

Vegetarian garbanzo bean burgers spiced with cumin, coriander, and chili powder, bound with cottage cheese and wheat germ. Served in whole wheat pita with tomato, sprouts, and yogurt.

Lentil and yogurt soup with orange lentils, bacon, mushrooms, and ground coriander, finished with a swirl of low-fat yogurt. Hearty, warming, and lighter than it tastes.

Raspberry chicken salad with a creamy yogurt-raspberry dressing, toasted almonds, and fresh berries over mixed greens. A light, fruity main-course salad ready in 20 minutes.