409 refresher recipes

Spicy sweet and sour cucumber salad: crisp cucumber tossed in a tangy, sweet, and chili-spiked dressing. A quick, refreshing side that gets even better after a chill in the fridge.

A quick and easy side dish that can be served with any Indian or hot main dish helps cool down the spiciness and bring the refreshing taste.

This easy and tasty vinaigrette is so versatile. It can be used as a salad dressing, a light, tasty and refreshing drizzle over cooked fish, or tossed with pasta.

Quick and easy to make, and it tastes so refreshing. Top this amazingly tasty bruschetta on top of a few slices of toast, enjoy this simply delicious yet nutritious meal.

A refreshing twist on classic corn chowder using lots of summer vegetables this make-ahead cold soup is sure to cool your guests off on a hot summer day.

Easy Greek tzatziki sauce blends yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice for a refreshing 10-minute dip. Perfect alongside grilled meats, with pita, or as a cooling side for spicy dishes.

Toss vermicelli, cucumber, radishes, lettuce with store-bought or homemade peanut sauce. The dish can be made a few hours or one day ahead. A deliciously refreshing summer dish.

These sweet and slightly sour pickled pears are soft and melt in your mouth. Serve it with grilled meat, sausages or hot dogs. A delicious and refreshing side dish.

That's why you should always make salsa from the scratch. It's simple and refreshing. The best thing is that you can control the amount of salt you put in.

Quick and easy to make finger food perfect hors d'oeuvres or even as a mid-day snack. Rich and creamy smoked salmon mousse on top of light refreshing cucumber rounds.

Phyllo pastry gives the tart super crispy texture, feta cheese and juicy tomatoes are absolutely a delicious combo. Serve with some fresh basil leaves on top to add a final refreshing touch.

Cantaloupe ice cream blends ripe puréed cantaloupe with egg yolks, sugar, milk, lemon juice, and whipped cream. Pale orange, floral, and frozen without an ice cream maker for a refreshing summer dessert.

Black beans and fresh veggies make a delicious, refreshing yet whole some salad. Serve it as a side dish or a simply delicious main dish with some good quality bread.

Easy mango sorbet from just three ingredients, ripe mango pureed with a light sugar syrup and frozen, no ice cream maker needed. Pure tropical fruit, naturally dairy-free and refreshingly cold.

This easy and refreshing salad has lots of great textures, and it's quite filling as well. Serve it as a side dish or a tasty and nutritious vegetarian main course.

This cakes uses low fat yogurt so you don’t have to use any oil or eggs, only egg whites, which cuts down on fat and calories. A refreshing summer treat!