What to bring for potluck?

**madkat2618** · 01-13-2011, 10:17 AM

Every couple of months, at work, we have a building potluck lunch. Usually it's not a problem, but this month, they want it to be healthy. I'm sure there are going to be tons of veggies and fruit with dips, so I'd like something a little different. The only problem is, I have no idea what to make! Can anyone help with their favourite healthy potluck recipes?
Thanks!

**Libby** · 01-13-2011, 10:25 AM

I'm thinking salads: bean salad and incorporate fresh green beans into it as well, broc & bacon salad, layered salad - looks impressive!

What about homemade hummus and baked pita chips cut into triangles.

**Josephhgoins** · 01-13-2011, 10:42 AM

WOW, I'm from the south and was going to suggest wet choc cake as it always goes over well at pot lucks. Somehow I think it may miss the mark at yours.

how about a fruit platter? Not sure of the cost there, but they are healthy and everyone likes them.

**krbshappy71** · 01-13-2011, 10:47 AM

veggie pizza. (the cold one made with phyllo dough, shredded broccoli and carrots, etc.) its always a hit at our potlucks.

http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1926...244207,00.html

You can do low fat mayo, possibly substitute something instead of mayo altogether.

**renmerc446** · 01-13-2011, 10:58 AM

If they/you have a hot plate and pot or perculator, how about hot spiced cider? Bascially just apple cider and cinnamin, clove, nutmeg, and orange rind. I know a couple of places have the cider mix in a cheese cloth bag for easier clean up but if you have a perculator with the bin where the coffee grinds go, that's easier. Try not to get the dry 'cider' mixes since a lot of them are basically flavored sugar.

Or you could bring in bread and cheeses to go with all the veggies. Veggie/cheese boards are my old standby for pot lucks.

**rskmom** · 01-13-2011, 11:31 AM

A nice pasta salad with fresh veggies in it and a light dressing?

**McD** · 01-13-2011, 12:48 PM

Cucumber Sandwiches I Recipe - Allrecipes.com

Love these. you can use low-fat cream cheese

**Ali Lee** · 01-13-2011, 01:03 PM

Ham roll ups... thin sliced ham, a little soft cream cheese rolled around a fresh green onion. Always goes fast @ our reunions. The veggie pizza, above, sounds delish-right now!

**The Muse** · 01-13-2011, 03:13 PM

This is easy, healthy, nutritious, and perfect for a potluck because you can bring it right in the crockpot:

Sage & Simple: arroz sin pollo

**Contrary Housewife** · 01-13-2011, 05:02 PM

A simple soup like chicken noodle, or vegetables in broth?

**JerryG** · 01-13-2011, 06:42 PM

Turkey or chicken chili or really - vegetarian chili which is my favorite. Cheap too - make w/ lentils and black beans.

**sunshine** · 01-13-2011, 07:25 PM

I'd be taking that chocolate cake and claiming it's for my "MENTAL HEALTH"

**Darlene** · 01-13-2011, 07:30 PM

My first thought was my hummus (in my profile and fv cookbook & super easy to make & transport) with low fat tortilla chips and then my second thought for a lot of flavor & good stuff is Fusilli with Broccoli and Beans

**lisaflex** · 01-13-2011, 07:31 PM

i was going to suggest hummus and pita and cucumbers...but, that has already been suggested.

what about a healthier version of mac-n-cheese? whole wheat pasta, 2% fat cheeses?

i sometimes make and bring many places this: roast asparagus w/ olive oil, salt and pepper. not too done though! make a dressing of OO, balsamic and some fresh parsley and fresh garlic cloves and pour that over the asparagus when ready to serve..it is good!

what about celery stuffed w/ low or no fat cream cheese and sprinkled w/ paprika? everybody likes that!

**Contrary Housewife** · 01-14-2011, 05:09 PM

I saw this and thought of you: Honeyed Yogurt and Blueberry Tart with Ginger Crust Recipe - Melissa Rubel Jacobson | Food & Wine

Who could complain about yogurt and blueberries in a graham cracker (the original health food) crust?