Summer is the hottest of the four temperate seasons after spring and autumn. Extreme temperatures and dry conditions cause a number of heat-related health problems and staying fit in summer is everybody’s primary concern.
The food and drink consumed during the summer will play a vital role in helping you tide through the heat wave because even healthy people can succumb to heat-related health issues.
Summers are a time for mostly staying indoors, wearing light-coloured, loose cotton clothes, eating light, and drinking loads of water. Being outdoors increases the risk of dehydration, skin allergies, and nutritional deficiencies. While drinking enough water is crucial, yo
you must also eat the right foods to stay fit, calm, and healthy in summer.
Good food, Good mood..! 🙂
1. Mango Salsa (summer special)
Fresh mango salsa recipe with ripe mangoes, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro leaves all the other ingredients.
Igredients For Summer Special :
• 2 ripe mangoes, diced – sweet and juicy, it’s the recipe’s star.
• 1 red bell pepper, diced- adds colour, texture and a bit more sweetness, plus it’s loaded with healthy antioxidants.
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped -adds more colour, crunch and mild onion flavour.
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced- lends a little spicy heat and colour.
• Juice of 1 lime -balances the sweetness with its slightly bitter and sour juices.
• Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped -this fresh herby green adds a punch of citrusy notes.
• Salt and pepper to taste -a healthy pinch will bring out all the flavours.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine the diced mangoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture.
- Add chopped cilantro leaves.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Let the flavours meld together in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
This simple and colourful mango salsa is super easy to make! It’s sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious. Serve this fresh mango salsa with chips, on tacos or salads, or as a salad. It’s that good.
2. Gazpacho (summer special)
Gazpacho is a Spanish chilled soup with ripe, fresh tomatoes and other seasonal vegetables. It’s traditionally made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and garlic. For this version, we are including even more fresh garden vegetables and spicing up the soup with some Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce.
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Igredients You’ll Need :
• 4 large ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 Cucumber, peeled and chopped
• Red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• Small red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS For Summer special
Easy five steps to make Spanish gazpacho-
- Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add olive oil and red wine vinegar to the blender and blend again.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the gazpacho in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
3. Watermelon And Feta Salad
Salty, sweet, refreshing watermelon feta salad is what you should be serving for every backyard BBQ party or picnic. Something as simple as this watermelon feta salad tastes amazing with seasoning. Flavours and seasonings are essential to make a dish stand out especially if it’s a salad!
If you are looking for an excellent refreshing healthy fuss-free salad recipe then this watermelon salad with feta is all you need.
INGREDIENTS :
• 4 cups cubed watermelon
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• Fresh mint leaves, chopped
• Balsamic glaze
• Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon and crumbled feta cheese.
2. Add chopped mint leaves.
3. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Gently toss the ingredients to combine. 6. Serve chilled as a refreshing summer salad.
4. Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad is an Italian salad, made of sliced fresh muzzle, Tomatoes and sweet
Basil, seasoned with salt, and olive oil
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 large tomatoes, sliced
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Balsamic glaze
• Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter.
2. Tuck fresh basil leaves in between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
3. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve fresh as a light and refreshing salad.
Enjoy these four Delicious summer recipes.😍😋
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