24 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.

Classic Cobb salad with chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, and Roquefort dressing. Composed salad with rows of colorful toppings over crisp lettuce, perfect for elegant lunches.

Kale is the new "IT" product with chefs and home cooks alike discovering the health benefits of this dark, leafy green. This salad recipe is easy to create and delicious on it's own or as a side dish to a piece of grilled fish or meat. Enjoy!!

Vibrant roasted tomato basil soup with caramelized garlic and fresh herbs for healthy low-calorie vegetarian dinners ready in 60 minutes.

You can decorate this easy tart to look so elegant, your guests will be impressed.

Pan-seared asparagus is tender yet still crisp, tossed with mixed baby greens, a tasty vinaigrette and hard-boiled eggs. A flavorful salad that's quick, easy to make.

Very refreshing juice made purely of green fruit and vegetables! Serve with ice for a refreshing drink loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants.

Margarita is a classic drink during the meal, and it is very easy to make at home, especially if you plan to host a party, freshly homemade margarita is definitely going to be a hit.

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.

Vegan black bean soup brightened with vinegar and soy sauce. Sauteed mirepoix joins long-simmered beans for a brothy, refreshing alternative to richer pureed bean soups.

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.

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 brewed coffee blended with creme de cacao, white creme de menthe, and half-and-half until frothy. A boozy iced coffee that tastes like a chocolate-mint dream. Serves 4.

An all-occasion beverage - fruity & effervescent. Make sure juices and ginger ale are well chilled at the start.

Frozen fruit salad with strawberry Jello, pink lemonade, whipped topping, peaches, grapes, bananas, and cherries. Molded in a loaf pan and sliced to serve. A retro potluck classic.

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.