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Delicious Summer Meals to Beat the Heat

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Explore refreshing summer recipes featuring vibrant ingredients that keep your meals light and flavorful.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Fresh vegetables: cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers
  • Fruits: watermelon, berries, peaches
  • Proteins: grilled chicken, shrimp, chickpeas
  • Herbs: basil, mint, cilantro
  • Grains: quinoa, couscous, or pasta
  • Dressing: olive oil, lemon juice, or yogurt-based dressings

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Marinate shrimp in olive oil, lime juice, and garlic for 15 minutes.
  3. Skewer the shrimp and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Warm corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds.
  5. Assemble tacos with shrimp, avocado, and salsa.
  6. Cube fresh watermelon and place it in a bowl.
  7. Add feta cheese, mint leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
  8. Toss gently and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the tacos with your favorite toppings.
  • For the salad, use fresh mint for the best flavor.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Main Course
  • Method: Grilling, Mixing
  • Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg