These dishes are delicious, healthy, and perfect for sharing at a 4th of July picnic or any summer gathering for that matter.
Caprese Skewers: Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients:
Cherry tomatoes
Fresh mozzarella balls
Fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze
Wooden skewers
Instructions:
Thread a cherry tomato, fresh mozzarella ball, and a basil leaf onto a skewer. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Arrange the skewers on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Veggie Pinwheels: Colorful Veggie Hummus Roll-Ups
Ingredients:
Whole wheat tortillas
Hummus
Assorted sliced vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers)
Spinach leaves
Instructions: Spread a thin layer of hummus over a whole wheat tortilla. Layer the sliced vegetables and spinach leaves on top of the hummus. Roll up the tortilla tightly. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Cut the rolled tortillas into bite-sized pinwheels and secure with toothpicks.
Greek Pasta Salad: Mediterranean Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Cucumber, diced
Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
Red onion, thinly sliced
Feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon juice
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions: Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let it cool. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh parsley. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.
Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad
Ingredients:
Watermelon, cut into cubes
Cucumber, peeled and diced
Feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh mint leaves, chopped
Lime juice
Honey (optional)
Instructions: In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped mint leaves. Drizzle with lime juice and honey (optional) for a touch of sweetness. Toss gently to combine. Serve chilled.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers: Garlic-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients:
Shrimp, peeled and deveined
Olive oil
Garlic, minced
Lemon juice
Paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions: In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp to the marinade and let them marinate for about 20 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers. Grill the shrimp skewers for about 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred. Serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Give these yummy dishes a whirl and let me know what you think.
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