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Healthy Summer Starters

Whether you’re entertaining guests or serving an al fresco family dinner, these healthy starters are the perfect way to kick off any summer meal.

Rachael Ray's Grilled Shrimp with Chili Cocktail For Summer Healthy Grilling as seen on Food Network

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Grilled Shrimp with Chili Cocktail Sauce

Rachael uses classic shrimp cocktail ingredients like chili sauce and horseradish to prepare just the right sauce for grilled shrimp that's been sprinkled with smoked paprika.

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Tomato Peach Salad with Ricotta

This salad is best at the height of summer. The crunch of the almonds complements the creaminess of the ricotta cheese and the juiciness of the fruit.

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Giada De Laurentiis's Eggplant and Asparagus Napoleons for Reshoots, as seen on Food Network.

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Eggplant and Asparagus Napoleons

Giada stacks up these pretty vegetarian Napoleans with grilled eggplant, asparagus, fresh ricotta and basil.

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Kick off a summer meal with Tyler's quick and refreshing gazpacho. The blended watermelon keeps the soup light, and a bit of serrano chile will add just the right amount of heat.

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