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The heat calls for refreshing summer recipes—preferably easy to prepare because the last thing we want is to spend hours in the kitchen with the oven on. Here are some creative, quick, and delicious suggestions to try right away.
1. Refreshing Greek Salad for Hot Days
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This is one of those summer salad recipes that will transport you to a terrace somewhere on the Mediterranean coast. And it’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients:
– 1 large cucumber, roughly chopped
– 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced, seeds removed
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
– 340 g of chopped tomatoes (preferably a mix of different types and sizes)
– 1 cup of pitted olives
– 170 g of feta cheese, thinly sliced
– 3 tablespoons of olive oil
3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
– 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
– 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
– Coarse salt
– Freshly ground pepper
Preparation:
1 – First, prepare the dressing with the liquid ingredients. Mix the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and oregano until emulsified, and season with salt and pepper.
2 – Then, add the remaining ingredients and gently toss them in the dressing. It’s ready to serve.
2. Melon Salad with Ginger Dressing
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A green salad that perfectly complements grilled chops. But it’s also a complete and nutritious meal on its own.
Ingredients:
– 1 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
– 1/2 medium melon, peeled, seeded, and sliced
– 3 small cucumbers, sliced diagonally
– 1/4 cup dry roasted and salted peanuts, roughly chopped
– 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
– 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
– 1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
– 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup mint leaves
– Salt
Preparation:
1 – Mix the vinegar, fish sauce, ginger, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add the green bell pepper and let it sit for 10 minutes.
2 – Add the melon, cucumbers, and avocado, and mix well. Transfer to a serving dish, top with mint and peanuts, and sprinkle with salt. It’s ready to enjoy.
3. Creamy Coconut Shrimp Salad
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A refreshing salad for the heat that blends sweet and savory flavors in an exotic dish. Take note.
Ingredients:
– 400 g of peeled shrimp
– 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced diagonally, seeds removed
– 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
– 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
– 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
– 1 large lime
– 2 cloves garlic, crushed
– 2 teaspoons fish sauce
– Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
– High-quality extra virgin olive oil (for serving)
– 1 cup crushed chips
Preparation:
1 – Bring the lime peels, garlic, coconut milk, and fish sauce to a boil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2 – Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and let simmer until opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a shallow dish and let cool.
3 – Increase the heat and cook the previous mixture for 5 more minutes, then set aside. Discard the lime peels. Season with salt and pepper and let cool in the skillet.
4 – Squeeze half of the lime over the shrimp and cover with the coconut sauce. Add the onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, and cilantro. Squeeze the remaining lime. Drizzle with olive oil, add the chips, and sprinkle with salt. It’s ready to enjoy.
4. Strawberry Lemon Cake
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Too hot to turn on the oven? No problem. This dessert recipe is ready in no time and doesn’t require baking.
Ingredients:
– 100 g cream cheese
– 1 cup vanilla yogurt
– 2 cups milk
– 1 packet instant lemon pudding mix
– 2 teaspoons lemon zest
– 2.5 cups fresh sliced strawberries
– 1 tablespoon water
– 1 store-bought angel food cake
Preparation:
1 – In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and yogurt. Add the milk, pudding mix, and lemon zest, and beat until smooth.
2 – In a blender, puree 1/2 cup of strawberries with water until smooth.
3 – Cut the angel food cake into cubes. Place one-third in a bowl and cover with one-third of the pudding mixture and half of the remaining strawberries.
4 – Drizzle with half of the strawberry puree. Repeat for all layers.
5 – Cover with the remaining cake and pudding mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5. Pina Colada Lush
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This recipe is light, refreshing, and very easy to make. At the first bite, you’ll be surprised by the combination of the tart pineapple and sweet coconut flavors.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups crushed cookies
– 1 can drained and crushed pineapple
– 1 packet instant coconut pudding mix
– 1 packet cream cheese
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1/2 cup shredded coconut
– 1/2 cup melted butter
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation:
1 – In a large bowl, mix the cookies, butter, and brown sugar. Press into a greased pan, covering the bottom and sides.
2 – In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, pineapple, and powdered sugar. Add the vanilla extract and spread over the cookie mixture.
3 – In the same bowl, beat the milk and pudding mix until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spread over the cream cheese mixture.
4 – Sprinkle with coconut and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. If desired, top with cherries before serving.
Mandriola, the perfect match for refreshing summer recipes
After preparing these refreshing summer recipes, there’s nothing like a good Mandriola wine to accompany them. Whether you’re enjoying a meal outdoors or a relaxed dinner, Mandriola is the perfect pairing for summer meals, making them even more delicious and refreshing. Bon appétit!
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