Refreshing Summer Delights

Chilled Summer Drinks and Healthy Tasty Dishes for a Rousing Summer

It’s the season of summer, and with it comes refreshed diets that are suitable for young active people. Be you on the sand, in your backyard grilling area or just cooling down from a workout, our easy summer recipes plus refreshing non-alcoholic beverages will feed you and please your palate. They are ideal for fitness-conscious 20 to 30-year-olds as they are not only delicious but also very quick to make.

5 Easy and Refreshing Summer Recipes:

Avocado and Shrimp Salad:

• Ingredients: Fresh shrimp (cooked and chilled), ripe avocados, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Method: Slice avocados and chop the vegetables. Toss with chilled shrimp, dress with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor.

Chicken and Peach Skewers:

• Ingredients: Boneless chicken breasts, fresh peaches, red bell peppers, onions, olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
• Method: Cut chicken and peaches into cubes. Thread onto skewers alternating with chunks of pepper and onion. Mix olive oil, honey, and vinegar for a marinade. Grill until chicken is cooked through and peaches are caramelized.

Summer Berry Quinoa Salad:

• Ingredients: Cooked quinoa, strawberries, blueberries, cucumber, feta cheese, almonds, lemon, honey, olive oil, mint leaves, salt, and pepper.
• Method: Combine quinoa with sliced berries, cucumber, and crumbled feta. Dress with a mix of lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Add almonds and mint for crunch and freshness.

Zucchini Noodle Caprese:

• Ingredients: Spiralized zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, fresh basil, balsamic glaze, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Method: Toss zucchini noodles with halved tomatoes, mozzarella, and chopped basil. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Season to taste and serve chilled.

Cold Cucumber Soup:

• Ingredients: Cucumbers, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
• Method: Blend cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and dill until smooth. Chill for an hour before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5 Cool Alcohol-Free Beverages to Enjoy Chilled:

Sparkling Mint Limeade:

• Ingredients: Lime juice, fresh mint, honey, sparkling water, ice cubes.
• Method: Muddle mint with honey and lime juice. Add ice and top with sparkling water. Stir and serve with extra lime slices.

Pineapple Coconut Water Refresher:

• Ingredients: Pineapple juice, coconut water, ice, lime slices.
• Method: Mix pineapple juice with coconut water. Serve over ice and garnish with lime slices for a tropical twist.

Cucumber Melon Slush:

• Ingredients: Cucumber, honeydew melon, lemon juice, ice.
• Method: Blend cucumber and melon with lemon juice and ice until smooth. Serve immediately for a frosty treat.

Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea:

• Ingredients: Hibiscus tea bags, mixed berries, honey, ice.
• Method: Brew hibiscus tea and let cool. Sweeten with honey, then add ice and fresh berries. Chill until ready to serve.

Iced Ginger Peach Sparkler:

• Ingredients: Peach nectar, ginger beer, fresh ginger, ice.
• Method: Mix peach nectar with a slice of fresh ginger. Add ice and top with ginger beer for a spicy kick.

 

This summer, turn to these light and tasty dishes along with our invigorating drinks to keep you cool and satisfied throughout the season. These recipes are designed to fuel your active lifestyle without weighing you down, perfect for enjoying the long, sunny days and warm evenings. Embrace the flavors of summer and make the most of this beautiful season with these simple, yet delightful culinary creations. Enjoy, and stay refreshed!