196 refresher recipes

Refreshing herring salad tosses pickled herring with tart apple, juicy orange segments, green pepper, and grated onion in a quick oil and vinegar dressing. No cooking required.

Cold beet borscht with canned beet juice, tomato juice, lemon, and a yogurt swirl. No-cook chilled summer soup ready in minutes plus a brief chill. Diabetic-friendly and refreshing.

Let's have a cup of blue margaritas to give it a change, the bright color and refreshing taste will definitely want you to ask for second cup.

Cold strawberry soup blended with buttermilk and a touch of sugar. Only 4 ingredients, no cooking required. A light, tangy summer starter or dessert, garnished with fresh mint.

Avocado and grapefruit salad pairs cool, buttery avocado with bright, tart grapefruit segments under a grapefruit-juice vinaigrette. A refreshing, vegan winter salad that's ready in minutes.

Sweet and sour cucumber salad inspired by ancient Roman Apicius cookery, with sweet wine, vinegar, liquamen and mint. A historical recipe brought back to the modern table.

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Tropical fruit salad dressed with its own syrup, lime zest, and fresh lime juice. No oil, no fuss, with optional candied ginger or poppy seeds for texture.

Sweet-juicy watermelon cubes, peppery arugula leaves, salty and creamy feta cheese are tossed with a light balsamic-olive oil vinaigrette. A great summer salad that adds some refresh-ness to your BBQ.

Crunchy, refreshing and tasty. A great side dish with any barbecued meat.

Packed with fresh vegetables and lots of yummy flavors, it's refreshing and tasty.

A refreshing twist on a multi-layer tortilla dip great for serving a crowd.

Refreshing lime cilantro sour cream dip is great with some baked sweet potato wedges.

A very tasty and refreshing salad, it's a perfect side dish with barbecued meat.

Grilled chorizo sausages are topped with refreshing picked mushrooms and nutty, flavorful romesco sauce.

This quick, easy and refreshing green bean salad is a great side dish in any occasion.