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Summery Foods You Should Try This Season

Need some fresh and new summer food ideas this season? Look no further! There are lots of simple ways to stay healthy and creative this summer. Here are some great summery foods you should try this year!

Spring Tacos

Tacos are always a great go-to for a fresh summer meal. It is super healthy and easy to make; just get some veggies and cilantro, chicken or any other meat, avocados, tortilla wraps, and dressing! It is quick and filling without feeling bad about the calories!

Avocado Grapefruit Salad

Smart and refreshing, this avocado grapefruit salad is a perfect food for the summer! All you need is greens of any kind, avocados, grapefruit slices, and dressing! Avocado is a great fat that keeps you full and has many health benefits for your body. Grapefruit on the other hand also helps you slim down and is a very refreshing fruit!

Peach Crostini

This is a super fun and delicious summer food you need to try! You will need a baguette, ricotta cheese, peach slices, prosciutto, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. You get the nice sweet and sour contrast with this dish.

Chicken Salad Gyro

This is a healthier version of a typical gyro but substitute the lamb meat with chicken salad! Add all of your favorite veggies into a pita and of course, do not forget the yummy tzatziki sauce!

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

One of the best and easiest summer foods is a simple tomato and mozzarella salad! All you need for this is cut up tomatoes, slices of mozzarella cheese, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, garlic, and optional seasoning! You will get a punch of flavor with every bite and it is quite filling even though it is just a salad!

Kale and Berry Salad

Another great and healthy summer food option is a kale and berry salad! Super fresh, all you need is a bunch of berries, kale, and goat cheese for this dish! You can also add some raspberry vinaigrette to it for an extra kick of sweet and sour! Your body will thank you for this one.

Sesame Vietnamese Spring Rolls

This is a fun summer dish to try! These spring rolls are all made up of basically veggies wrapped in rice paper! You can get these at any grocery store but try the organic food places like Fresh Thyme, Fresh Market, and Whole Foods. Wrap your favorite veggies, add some sesame seeds and get your favorite dipping sauce!

Chicken Cobb Salad

Get all of your main food groups with this summer dish! What you will need is chicken, some egg, avocado, bacon, greens (recommend spinach), and any other veggies you want! Super filling and healthy, you will get that summer bod fast with this one!

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DIY Smoothies

Smoothies are a great way to stay lean and full during the summertime! Try this great recipe for DIY at-home smoothies! What you need: avocado, berries (of your choice), almond milk, yogurt, and spices of your choice (cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, turmeric, etc). Blend and go!

Grilled Peach Salad

Grilled peaches just sound so perfect when it comes to summertime! Try this summery salad with these peaches and add some goat cheese to the mix for a nice contrast. This salad goes well with arugula and you can top it off with some blueberries for color!

Fruity Mousse

This is basically a smoothie with a creamy twist, blend all ingredients like you would for a smoothie (milk, yogurt, fruit) and just add some heavy cream and gelatin to get that stiffness. Refrigerate and boom you have your summery mousse!

Summer is a great time to get creative with your food options and get healthier! What are some of your favorite summery foods?

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