Refreshing Summertime Recipes

If you are looking to start eating healthier, summer is the perfect time to get started! With so many fresh fruits and vegetables available at local farmers markets and grocery stores, eating fresh produce is easy to do in the summertime. Visit your favorite grocery store or farmers market here in Phoenix, AZ to stock up on the fresh ingredients you will need to create a delicious meal to enjoy inside or outside of your apartment. 

Triple Berry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans from Chelsea’s Messy Apron 

Dress your triple berry spinach salad with lemon juice, lemon zest, onion powder, dijon mustard, salt, white sugar, vegetable oil, and poppy seeds. Head to your local farmer’s market for your fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Greek Tomato Cucumber Salad with Crispy Chickpeas from Recipe Runner

Our favorite part of this Greek tomato cucumber salad is the red wine vinaigrette. Mix together red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, dijon mustard, dried oregano, and garlic powder to make it. You’ll love the mix of textures and flavors in this delicious dish!

Grilled Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken from The Recipe Critic

Marinate this chicken in lime juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic cloves, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Make a batch of homemade mac n’ cheese, mashed potatoes, and a light salad to pair with this delicious chicken. 

Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower from The Fitchen

Keep your summer meals healthy by dishing up this sweet and spicy baked cauliflower. Maple syrup, sriracha, olive oil, tamari, and black pepper spice up this simple side. Top with a serving of quinoa or rice with a serving of this cauliflower. 

Asparagus, Bacon, and Strawberry Salad with Poached Eggs from Savoury Nothings 

We are big fans of this asparagus, bacon, and strawberry salad. This salad is perfect for opening any spring meal. Our favorite part of this dish is the vinaigrette. Mix together garlic, shallot, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make it. 

Thanks for reading the Liv Ahwatukee Apartments Blog! We hope your summer is filled with delicious food, good times, and exciting memories.

 
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