Perfect dishes to enjoy on the beach
Nothing compares to spending a day at the beach, and to make it even better, you can enjoy a selection of delicious and easy-to-prepare dishes. The key to a perfect beach meal is choosing dishes that are easy to transport, heat resistant, and of course, delicious. Here are three quick and delicious dishes that you can take with you to enjoy a fabulous meal in the sun and outdoors.
1. Pasta salad with vegetables and chicken
Pasta salad is a versatile option and very easy to prepare, ideal for a day at the beach. To make it, you will need the following ingredients:
– 250 grams of pasta (penne or fusilli work well)
– 200 grams of chicken breast, cooked and shredded
– 1 red pepper, cut into cubes
– 1 cucumber, cut into cubes
– 100 grams of cherry tomatoes, cut in half
– 50 grams of black olives, sliced
– 50 grams of feta cheese, crumbled
– Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste
To prepare the salad, follow these steps:
– Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Rinse it with cold water and drain it well.
– In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the chicken, pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and olives.
– Add the crumbled feta cheese.
– Dress with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients well.
– Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before taking it to the beach.
2. Chicken and avocado wraps
Wraps are a great option for a beach meal as they are easy to eat and transport. To prepare these wraps, you will need the following ingredients:
– 4 large wheat tortillas
– 200 grams of chicken breast, cooked and cut into strips
– 1 avocado, cut into slices
– 1 tomato, sliced
– 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
– Lettuce leaves
– Yogurt sauce (Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic powder, salt and pepper)
Follow these steps to prepare the wraps:
– Place the wheat tortillas on a flat surface.
– Place a lettuce leaf on each tortilla.
– Add chicken strips, avocado slices, tomato and red onion on top of the lettuce.
– Drizzle with the yogurt sauce.
– Roll the tortillas tightly and cut them in half if you prefer.
– Wrap the wraps in aluminum foil for easy transport.
3. Fresh fruits with yogurt and granola
A fresh and nutritious dish for the beach is a mix of fresh fruits accompanied by yogurt and granola. To prepare this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
– 2 cups of assorted fruits (strawberries, blueberries, mango, kiwi)
– 1 cup of Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cup granola
– Honey or agave syrup to taste
Follow these steps to prepare fresh fruit with yogurt and granola:
– Wash and cut the fruits into small pieces.
– Place the fruits in individual containers.
– Add a portion of Greek yogurt on top of the fruits.
– Sprinkle granola on top.
– Drizzle with a little honey or agave syrup.
– Cover the containers and refrigerate them until it is time to go to the beach.
These three dishes are quick, easy to prepare and offer a balanced combination of nutrients and flavors, perfect for enjoying a relaxing day at the beach.