4 Fresh And Healthy Summer Meals To Enjoy In Summer

Our hearts always yearn to enjoy comfortable homemade meals during summer. But the heat could keep you from spending hours in the kitchen preparing elaborate meals to relish. So create these four simple, delicious recipes using the plush fruits and veggies of the season. This way, you get to spend a healthy and happy summer without having to go through tiresome cooking rituals.

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1. Grilled Watermelon With Spiced Herb Salad

Grilling a refreshing summer fruit like watermelon adds a smoky touch to it. Pair it with a simple herb salad tossed in Olive and CBD oil, and you have a healthy summer dinner. You can use fast-acting CBD sleep tincture to enjoy an excellent sleep at night after this meal.

 

What You Need:

Watermelon wedges – 2 -inch thickness

4 – tablespoon virgin olive oil

1-  tablespoon CBD oil

1/2 – teaspoon ground black pepper

¾ – teaspoon garlic powder

¼ – ground cumin

1/4 – ground coriander

1/2 – teaspoon chili powder

1/4 – oregano

1/4 – cup basil leaves

¼ – cup parsley leaves

¼ – cup mint leaves

¼ – cup baby spinach

2 – tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 – cup goat cheese

Ground black pepper

Salt

 

How To Prepare:

1. Add the basil, mint, parsley, and baby spinach to a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl,mix the lemon juice, olive oil, and CBD oil.
3. Pour the salad dressing over the herbs and season with pepper and salt. Toss to mix thoroughly.
4. Prepare the grill pan.
5. In a small bowl, add chili, coriander, cumin, garlic, black pepper, oregano, and mix.
6. Brush the watermelon edges with olive oil and season it with the spice mix.
7. Grill the wedges for 3 minutes per side and transfer them to a plate.
8. Sprinkle seasoning mix and garnish it with goat cheese.
9. Serve the wedges with a side of the salad.

 

2. Summer Fruit Platter With Cheese And Nuts

Try this extraordinary recipe that gives a hint of all your favorite summer flavors and textures on a platter.

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What You Need:

1 – tablespoon honey

3 – tablespoons olive oil

2 – tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar

2 – teaspoons lemon juice

½ –  cup mixed nuts, chopped

1/2 – cup salty cheese, crumbled

1/2 – cup kiwi, sliced

1/2 – cup dragonfruit, sliced

1/2 – cup mangoes, peeled and sliced

1/2 – cup jicama, peeled and sliced

1/2 – cups mission figs, halved

1/2 – cup baby watermelon, seeded and sliced

Salt

Pepper

 

How To Prepare:

Add the nuts and oil to a skillet and cook till they turn brown.

1. Transfer the nuts to a bowl and add the honey, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and vinegar.
2. Arrange the cut fruits on a platter and pour the dressing.
3. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and cheese to serve.

 

3. Citrus Tomato Tart

The sour punch of citrus combined with the tangy flavors of perfectly ripe summer tomatoes makes this tart, an exquisite snack to try.

 

What You Need:

1 – garlic clove, grated

1 – cup basil leaves

1 –  frozen puff pastry sheet

1 –  lemon, seeded and thinly sliced

1 –  orange, seeded, and thinly sliced

2 –  cups ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced and pat dried

2 – tablespoon butter

2 – tablespoon olive oil

Sour cream

Oregano

All-purpose flour

Salt

Ground pepper

 

How To Prepare:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

1. Roll the pastry sheet on parchment paper dusted with flour. Prick the sheet with a fork while leaving a 1-inch border on the edges.
2. In a small bowl, add garlic cloves, butter, oil, and brush the sheet with the mixture.
3. Arrange the lemon, orange, and tomatoes alternatively on the sheet and sprinkle basil.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Cut the tart into small pieces and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

 

4. Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a drool-worthy summer recipe that blends the enriching goodness of raw vegetables. It is a cold soup that tastes exquisite when paired with bread.

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What You Need:

1 – cup of ripe cucumber, seeded and chopped

4 – ripe tomato

½ – cup tomato juice

½ -cup red onion, chopped

½ – cup red bell pepper, chopped

2 – medium garlic cloves, minced

1 – small jalapeno, seeded and chopped

1/2 – teaspoon cumin, toasted and grounded

1/4 – cup olive oil

2 – teaspoons balsamic vinegar

2 – tablespoons lemon juice

2 – teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Salt

Ground black pepper

Fresh basil leaves

 

How To Prepare:

1. Make X at the bottom of the ripe tomatoes and place them in a large pot containing boiling water.
2. Transfer the tomatoes after 15 minutes to an ice bath.
3. After resting for a minute, peel, core, and deseed them.
4. Juice the tomatoes on a mesh strainer and mix this juice with the store-bought tomato juice to bring it to 1 cup.
5. Blend all the ingredients into a smooth soup. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Transfer it to a large bowl and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
7. Serve this delicious soup with a garnish of basil.

Conclusion

Try these healthy summer recipes that are easy to create at home. They embed the vibrant flavors of summer fruits and vegetables in everyday meals to add a refreshing touch to them. Also, they will provide an extra punch of nutrition to beat the heat.