Summer Foods Archives - An Edible Mosaic™

Healthy Cherry Garcia Recipe (No Ice Cream Maker Needed)

June 26, 2020 by Faith 1 Comment

This decadent-tasting Healthy Cherry Garcia Recipe puts summer cherries to perfect use when you want a nourishing sweet treat. The best part is, no ice cream maker required!

I’ve always been a chocolate girl when it comes to dessert. In fact, I’d even go so far as to say that my usual motto is that if a sweet treat doesn’t have chocolate, it just isn’t worth it.

But I have branched out a little, realizing the deliciousness in things like a creamy coconut custard, butter toffee shortbread cookies, and classic flavor combinations like peanut butter and jelly made into crumble bars.…

Red White and Blue Popsicles (Aka Firecracker Popsicles or Bomb Pops)

June 9, 2020 by Faith 36 Comments

These Red White and Blue Popsicles are made with strawberries, blueberries, and coconut milk for the healthy version of Firecracker Popsicles or Bomb Pops! They’re patriotic, festive, and fun for Independence Day, Memorial Day, or all summer long. Mid-June when strawberries are in peak season here, I found the most perfect looking local strawberries. I bought a quart that day and went back the next day for a flat!...

Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

June 1, 2020 by Faith 11 Comments

With a base of mostly yogurt, this Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe is lower in calories and fat, but still has all the flavor! A sprinkle of goat cheese (or feta) and fresh herbs really take the taste up a notch. I have had more than my fair share of cucumber salads in my day!...

Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta

May 11, 2020 by Faith 13 Comments

Sweet and salty pair perfectly in this Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta! It’s a delicious refreshing side dish for a hot summer day. Growing up, our summertime meals consisted mostly of fresh veggies. Sweet grilled corn on the cob. Sliced red tomatoes with my mom’s sweet creamy white dressing. Summer squash sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and salt. Steamed green beans with butter. Bowls of leafy greens....

Chicken Caprese Recipe with Lemon and Thyme

May 1, 2020 by Faith 4 Comments

This Chicken Caprese Recipe with Lemon and Thyme transforms a classic Caprese salad into a flavorful meal! It strikes the right balance between being satisfying but not overly heavy. One of the best things about summer is the food. Whether your favorite is corn, watermelon, peaches, green beans, or tomatoes, there seems to be some new local produce popping up at the farmers market every week. I, for one, am hard-pressed to choose a favorite....

Peach Burrata Salad with Bacon, Butter Lettuce, Basil, and Pistachio

August 24, 2018 by Faith 1 Comment

Peach Burrata Salad with Bacon, Butter Lettuce, Basil, and Pistachio comes in a clutch during the summer months when you have more fresh peaches than you can devour! This salad is a lovely balance of sweet and savory flavors, and creamy and crunchy textures. I’ve been a little peach-crazed lately, buying them by the bagful and then trying to eat my way through them! When they’re in season, a perfectly ripe, sweet, juicy peach is bliss. My favorite way to eat them is just as they are. However, when I buy more than I can eat out-of-hand, I have to get a little creative. That’s […]...

Summer Squash Saute Recipe

August 20, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

This 4-ingredient Summer Squash Saute Recipe is an easy summer side dish that’s packed with flavor and perfect for showcasing fresh seasonal produce. I’m a sucker for a summertime roadside vegetable stand with fresh-picked goodies from a local farm, like peaches, tomatoes, or zucchini. Produce this time of year is top-notch in terms of flavor and nutrition. And the season is here and gone so quickly I always like to get my fill!...

Baked Tomato Side Dish with Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar

August 17, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

This Baked Tomato Side Dish with Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar pairs with just about any protein you pull of the grill! Or serve it up on toasted baguette slices or with crackers for an easy summer appetizer. In the summertime, my favorite way to eat tomatoes will forever be sliced with nothing but a sprinkling of sea salt. They’re so sweet and intensely flavored, it always makes me realize that the lookalike imposters available in the supermarket the rest of the year resemble real tomatoes in appearances only. However, there is no comparison in terms of flavor....

Low Carb Spiralized Yellow Squash Noodles with Tomatoes, Pesto, and Parmesan

August 10, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

Low Carb Spiralized Yellow Squash Noodles with Tomatoes, Pesto, and Parmesan is where salad meets pasta! You can feel like you’re indulging, but really just chowing down veggies. If you’re craving something fresh, light, and full of flavor, this Low Carb Spiralized Yellow Squash Noodles with Tomatoes, Pesto, and Parmesan will be your new best friend. Especially if you want to eat healthy, but you’re secretly stifling some hardcore cravings for carby things like pasta....

Watermelon Salad Skewers with Tomato, Basil, and Feta

July 23, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

Thank you National Watermelon Promotion Board for sponsoring this post. Watermelon is the perfect portable food for enjoying wherever life takes you! Watermelon Salad Skewers with Tomato, Basil, and Feta balance sweet and salty flavors, and are perfect for packing on your next summer picnic! One of the most quintessential summer foods is watermelon, and for good reason. Not only is it delicious, but it’s about 92% water. It’s refreshing, as well as a great way to help stay hydrated. And it’s fun! There’s nothing quite like packing a giant watermelon and slicing it up when you’re on a picnic or at a BBQ; everyone’s […]...