Salads come first
- Chicken and white beans with citrus vinaigrette are ideal for summer picnics.
- Tomatoes and chicken with some crusty bread that soak up the tomato juice is a great refreshing option.
-  Grapes are one of the fruits that we crave during summer, what if we mix them with some arugula, sunflower seeds, salmon or tuna and top it all off with a sweet mustard vinaigrette?
- Nothing exudes the freshness of summer fruits more than watermelon and to make from this refreshing element a salad, all you need is some feta cheese, olives, chopped mint leaves and sweet onion, pepper, salt, lemon juice and olive oil.
- A light pasta salad can also be an option. If you are an Asian food lover, go for a mix of linguine pasta, green beans, celery, red bell pepper, green onions and fresh cilantro with a dressing of rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, dark sesame oil, fresh ginger, black pepper and garlic with a pinch of sugar.
 

It’s time for the main dish
- Summer calls for a seafood recipe. Go for seafood paella or a grilled plate of fish, lobsters, mussels and whatever you wish for and enjoy!
- What about some grilled chicken with a fresh macaroni side salad? It’s a light and healthy meal perfect for the summer season. 
- Salmon is an all-season favorite for most of us. If you agree, you should give the seared salmon with mango salsa a try!
- We all know that summer is the perfect time for a barbecue and there is nothing better than the smoky rosemary grilled steak for a joyful gathering with friends and family.
- If you are more into vegetables, fresh zucchini with pesto with or without noodles would be the perfect dish for you!

A dessert or a fresh smoothie?
- Freshen up your day with a sweet frozen grapes and berries smoothie.
- Nothing says summer more than a cocktail of exotic fruits or a strawberry low-fat shake.
- Raspberry lemonade? Yes please! This smoothie is not only refreshing but makes you feel joyous with its vibrant color.
- We all love ice cream and summer is the perfect season to enjoy this dessert. What about a frozen stick of yogurt and blueberries, strawberries or peaches?
- Since summer is the fruit season and you might be hosting a barbecue party in your backyard, a bowl of fruit salad will suit anybody’s taste!