Enjoy Summer with these quick and easy recipes:

1. Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

• Fresh tomatoes
• Fresh mozzarella
• Fresh basil leaves
• Balsamic vinegar
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella.
2. Arrange on a plate, alternating between tomato and mozzarella slices.
3. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the slices.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
5. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients:

• Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper
• Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Add shrimp and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
3. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
4. Grill over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.

3. Watermelon Feta Salad

Ingredients:

• Watermelon, cubed
• Feta cheese, crumbled
• Fresh mint leaves, chopped
• Olive oil
• Lime juice
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and chopped mint.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
3. Toss gently and season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Avocado Toast

Ingredients:

• Ripe avocados
• Bread (your choice)
• Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, radishes, poached egg, red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Toast the bread to your desired level of crispness.
2. Mash avocados in a bowl with a fork, adding lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the mashed avocado on the toasted bread.
4. Add optional toppings as desired.

5. Mango Smoothie

Ingredients:

• Fresh or frozen mango chunks
• Greek yogurt
• Honey or agave syrup
• Milk or orange juice
• Ice cubes (if using fresh mango)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine mango chunks, Greek yogurt, honey or agave syrup, and milk or orange juice.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Add ice cubes if desired and blend again until smooth.

6. Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• Cooked pasta (such as rotini or penne)
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Cucumber, diced
• Red onion, thinly sliced
• Kalamata olives
• Feta cheese, crumbled
• Olive oil
• Red wine vinegar
• Dried oregano
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat.

7. Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

• Canned tuna, drained
• Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
• Celery, diced
• Red onion, diced
• Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper
• Large lettuce leaves (such as romaine or butter lettuce)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together tuna, Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, celery, red onion, and Dijon mustard.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Spoon tuna mixture onto large lettuce leaves and roll up to eat.

8. Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

• Greek yogurt
• Honey or maple syrup
• Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• Granola

Instructions:

1. In a glass or bowl, layer Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, and fresh berries.
2. Repeat layers as desired.
3. Top with granola before serving.

These recipes are simple, refreshing, and perfect for hot summer days. Enjoy!