409 refresher recipes

Crisp Japanese cucumber salad in sweet rice vinegar dressing with fresh ginger. A refreshing make-ahead side dish that pairs with sushi, teriyaki, or any Asian meal.

Fluffy couscous salad with tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and fresh parsley tossed in a lemony oregano-olive oil dressing. A refreshing Greek-inspired side ready in 20 minutes.

German fruit salad with honeydew melon, oranges, grapes, and walnuts in a tangy yogurt dressing with lemon, orange juice, and a hint of ketchup. Light and refreshing.

No-bake summer cake with angel food cake suspended in strawberry gelatin and fruit cocktail, chilled in a fluted mold. A retro dessert that's refreshing and light.

An easy yet tasty black bean salad that has corn, cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers and pumpin seeds, is tossed with a light and refreshing vinaigrette.

Sweet watermelon meets spicy jalapeno in this no-cook fire and ice salsa with lime, cilantro, and green pepper. A refreshing diabetic-friendly appetizer ready in minutes.

Whole peeled tangerines soaked overnight in a honey-lime syrup spiked with dark rum. An elegant, refreshing fruit dessert that's simple to prepare and feeds a crowd.

A silky no-cook chilled soup blending canned apricots and pears with yogurt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Light, refreshing, and ready in minutes. The perfect summer starter.

A refreshing blended melon drink with fresh mint, lime juice, and ice. Use cantaloupe, honeydew, or crenshaw melon. Ten minutes, no sugar added, naturally sweet and hydrating.

Cold cellophane noodle salad with soy-ginger marinated chicken, crisp asparagus, and cucumber in a spicy wasabi dressing. A light, refreshing Asian noodle bowl for warm weather.

A Korean stir-fried cucumber side dish (banchan) tossed in sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili powder. Quick, savory, and a refreshing change from raw cucumber salads.

Mint julep syrup concentrate made with creme de menthe, lemonade, and lime juice. Mix 1 part syrup to 5 parts water for a refreshing Southern-style drink.

Island fruit cooler mixes pineapple juice, papaya or mango nectar, and lemon-lime soda over ice for a refreshing tropical drink ready in 5 minutes. Non-alcoholic.

Tea and fruit nectar punch with simple syrup and soda water. Use peach, mango, pear, or apricot nectar for a fizzy, refreshing party drink. Chill before serving.

Marinated melon and strawberries in orange juice and brown sugar, topped with a honey-ginger sour cream sauce and fresh mint. A refreshing no-cook summer dessert.

Cranberry punch made from scratch with fresh cranberries and orange juice concentrate. A tart, refreshing party drink with a sugar-free option that keeps it diabetic-friendly.