Fresh and nutritious summer dinners for the little ones

A month ago we gave you ideas for quick and easy dinners to prepare children during these summer days. And sometimes it takes a little inspiration to get out of the routine and surprise at the table without complicating us too much.

But at this time of year when the heat squeezes, they also feel like fresh and light dishes, that we can even leave prepared to consume after a long day at the pool or the beach. Today we propose 11 nutritious and refreshing recipes for the summer dinners of the little ones. Bon Appetite!

Pasta, broccoli and tuna salad

This pasta recipe that our colleagues in Vitónica propose to us is one of the favorites in my house, and now in summer it is much more because we can take it very fresh and seasoned simply with a drizzle of olive oil.

Take five ingredients that perfectly combine with each other, and that will delight children's palates: pasta cooked al dente, natural tuna, broccoli boiled, steamed or cooked in wok (the option you like best), tomatoes and corn. Impossible to resist!

Smoked salmon rolls with gluttons

In Vitónica we propose this easy recipe, rich in protein and perfect for summer nights that we can consume both cold and hot. For its elaboration we will only need smoked salmon, gulas, three tablespoons of beaten cheese or cheese spread and a cooked egg.

The best thing about this recipe is that we can prepare it both in the form of stuffed rolls, as a toast or canapés, and both options are delicious: bon appetit!

Cold cream of carrots and mango

The Cold creams are one of the summer star recipes, since they are a perfect, fresh and delicious way to consume vegetables. Direct to the Palate we propose this cream based on carrots and mango, a combination of flavors really amazing.

For its preparation we will need half a sprig of celery, half a kilo of carrots, a medium sized mango, a little fresh ginger and optionally we can also use the cream to give a texture more similar to the soup.

This cream of carrots and mango is a good alternative to gazpachos and salmorejos to offer as a first course, being a very satiating cold cream and with a nice sweet touch that children will like very much.

Watermelon Gazpacho

And in line with the previous recipe, another good first course option would be this soft watermelon gazpacho, which I tried for the first time a few weeks ago and since then it has become one of the most frequent dishes in my house.

Children really like it for its sweet touch, and it is a very refreshing way to combine fruits and vegetables in a healthy way. We share this recipe that we propose in Direct to the Palate: surely you love it!

Zucchini ribbons with cockles

This way of preparing the zucchini, which our companions from Direct to the Palate recommend us, will attract a lot of attention from children as resembles spaghetti, one of the dishes preferred by almost all the kids.

The preparation of this recipe is very quick and simple, and the trick is to cut the zucchini into strips of the appropriate thickness, and to give them proper cooking al dente. We can combine them with cherry tomatoes, cockles (which provide a good dose of iron) and a handful of nuts to obtain a perfect and very nutritious result.

Eggs stuffed with cod

This recipe proposed in Vitónica is very simple to prepare and for its elaboration we will only need eggs, fresh or frozen cod, red peppers and a spoonful of yogurt.

To prepare the filling we have to cook and mix the cod, the pepper and the yogurt and then fill the cooked eggs with it. Recipe refreshing, rich in protein and ideal For summer dinners.

Cold round chicken

Direct to the Palate we propose this dish of surprising flavor, which can be consumed both hot and cold, as if it were cold cuts, and I'm sure the little ones in the house really like it.

Although its preparation is relatively simple, it requires some time, so it is best to prepare it in advance, and leave it stored in the fridge to enjoy it after a long day of swimming. It is also a perfect picnic meal.

Country salad

The country salad is one of the typical summer recipes; Very simple to prepare, tasty and ideal to serve as dinner accompanying another dish or even as a single dish. This recipe that we propose in Direct to the Palate has potatoes, scallions, tomatoes, green and red peppers, eggs, olives, tuna and seasoning.

The trick is at the point of cooking of the potato and the temperature at which it is served, since although it is a recipe that is typically consumed at this time of the year, if it is served too cold it could “kill” the flavor of its ingredients.

Zucchini rolls stuffed with cheese and spinach

He Zucchini is a very versatile vegetable, which allows endless combinations and recipes that will delight everyone. In Direct to the Palate we propose these zucchini rolls stuffed with goat cheese and spinach; An easy and quick recipe to prepare.

For its elaboration we are going to need zucchini, goat's cheese, a bunch of fresh spinach sprouts and thyme, basil, lemon juice and olive oil.

The rolls can be made in advance and consumed at room temperature or with a light touch to the microwave, and are perfect as an accompaniment to other meat or fish dishes.

Warm squid and shrimp salad

In Vitónica we propose this light salad that we can easily prepare and consume both cold and temperate. We will need assorted lettuce, squid rings (or octopus, if preferred), peeled prawns, red pepper and onion.

It is very quick to prepare since we only have to make grilled squid and prawns, mix with lettuce and dress with onion and pepper vinaigrette. Is a original and refreshing way to eat shellfish and shellfish, and I don't know your little ones, but my children love the flavor of the vinaigrette.

Cheese and Egg Stuffed Bagels

And finally we share this recipe from our partners of Direct to the Palate that It is perfect as an accompaniment to other dishes And I'm sure you will love young and old for their originality and combination of flavors.

For its preparation we will need tender rolls that we will fill with a mixture made from evaporated milk, feta cheese, ham, eggs and basil pesto dressing and olive oil. Delicious!

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