Family Features) - The ideal light meals are full of flavor and can be tossed together in no time.  To take advantage of fresh produce, award winning cookbook author and teacher Joanne Weir teamed up with Lindsay Olives to create simple and delicious signature recipes for lighter eating.   Quick and easy to prepare, these tosses can be made in advance and enjoyed in multiple ways throughout the week.

Fresh-From-the-Garden Olive Toss: Fresh chives, parsley, lively lemon zest and savory olives bring summer to any dish.

Mediterranean Olive Toss: All the flavors of the Mediterranean come together in a tasty, sun-kissed marriage of tomatoes, olives, garbanzo beans, capers, garlic, herbs and balsamic vinegar.

Santa Fe Olive Toss: The taste of the Southwest comes alive with tangy olives, black beans, corn, cumin and fresh cilantro to create this Southwestern confetti.

Toss any of these with tender lettuces or cabbage, mix with hot or cold cooked rice or pasta, or serve on top of grilled chicken breast, skirt steak, or a barbecued turkey burger. At approximately 100 calories per serving, each Lindsay Olive Toss recipe is a tasty, healthy way to enjoy fresh dining.

For more easy recipes, visit www.lindsayolives.com.