During the summer, it’s ideal to enjoy simple, healthy meals that don’t require a lot of time in the kitchen. These fresh and delicious dishes are packed with nutrients and are easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy more time outdoors. Here are 10 Simple and Healthy Summer Recipes:
1. Quinoa salad with avocado and tomatoes
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa, 1 diced avocado, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice to taste, salt and pepper.
Time: 15 minutes.
2. Lettuce wraps with chicken and avocado
Ingredients: 2 cooked and shredded chicken breasts, 1 sliced avocado, lettuce leaves, 1 sliced tomato, yoghurt sauce (optional).
Time: 20 minutes.
3. Andalusian Gazpacho
Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes, 1 peeled cucumber, 1 red pepper, 1 clove of garlic, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. This simple and refreshing dish is suggested as an off-menu suggestion this week in our restaurant Font del Llop Terraza.
Time: 10 minutes.
4. Chicken and pineapple kebabs
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts cut into cubes, 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 red pepper chunks, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and spices to taste.
Time: 25 minutes.
5. Shrimp ceviche
Ingredients: 300 g cooked and peeled shrimp, 1 chopped tomato, 1 chopped avocado, lime juice, 1 chopped red onion, chopped coriander, salt and pepper to taste.
Time: 15 minutes.
6. Watermelon and feta salad
Ingredients: 2 cups diced watermelon, 100 g crumbled feta cheese, basil leaves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Time: 10 minutes.
7. Grilled salmon with lemon and herbs
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets, lemon slices, fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme or dill), salt and pepper to taste.
Time: 15 minutes.
8. Cucumber rolls with hummus
Ingredients: 1 thinly sliced cucumber, hummus, grated carrot, alfalfa sprouts, salt and pepper to taste.
Time: 10 minutes.
9. Courgette noodles with pesto
Ingredients: 2 spiralised courgettes, 1/2 cup pesto, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped walnuts, salt and pepper to taste.
Time: 15 minutes.
10. Fruit Smoothie
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Ingredients: 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup plain yoghurt, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 tablespoon honey (optional).
Time: 5 minutes.
These simple, healthy dishes are ideal for summer, allowing you to enjoy refreshing and nutritious meals without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients to maximise the benefits of these delicious recipes and enjoy a balanced and delicious diet while you enjoy the summer!