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    Home » Recipes » Recipe Roundups

    6 Light & Delicious Asian-Inspired Recipes for Summer

    May 31, 2021 · Published: May 31, 2021 By: Asian Caucasian 2 Comments

    scallop ceviche in a shell plate on a white board and grilled flank steak steak lettuce cups with sauce on the side
    a bowl of grilled shrimp miso garden salad and grilled flank steak lettuce cups with sauce on the side

    What are you dreaming up for your party guests this summer? We've got you covered! Asian Caucasian has dished up 6 Light & Delicious Asian-Inspired Recipes for Summer that are healthy and delicious! From salads to grilled dishes to chilled soup, you'll be craving these recipes for years to come, and they are incredibly easy to prepare!

    From chilled soup to appetizers to salads, 6 Asian-inspired recipes for summer are presented in a roundup. this recipe

    The heat is on! But there's no sweating in the kitchen all day with these easy recipes. Starters, main courses, snacks, we're on it! You can get creative with these recipes as well, so feel free to change up the protein, veggies, and sauces. So freakin' versatile!

    two clear bowls of chilled green gazpacho soup on top of a wooden board with fresh spinach on the side.

    #1: Mean Green Gazpacho is a vibrant chilled soup that hits the spot as a starter. No cooking required! Throw it all of the veggies into the food processor, along with 2 cups of water, lime juice, white balsamic vinegar, avocado oil, salt and pepper. This is the perfect light and delicious recipe for summer!

    What veggies are in this gazpacho?

    • green tomatoes, or tomatillos
    • ripe avocados
    • English cucumber
    • yellow bell pepper
    • Thai chili peppers (or 1 large jalapeño pepper)
    • green onions
    • garlic cloves
    • fresh cilantro with stems
    • fresh basil
    • fresh baby spinach
    A blue platter with three skewers of Vietnamese pork tenderloins with a side of crispy salad and sauce on the side.

    #2: This dish is a blog fave! Our Asian-inspired Vietnamese Grilled Tenderloin Pork Skewers are melt-in-your-mouth tender when grilled, and the marinade is truly EPIC!

    What's in the marinade/sauce?

    • reduced sodium soy sauce
    • fish sauce
    • rice vinegar
    • brown sugar
    • fresh lemongrass
    • finely shallots
    • garlic cloves
    • fresh ginger
    • canola oil
    • red pepper flakes
    • fresh cilantro
    A bowl of salad filled with miso shrimp and crisp veggies with miso dressing, a large fork, and a gray napkin on the side.

    #3: This gorgeous Grilled Miso Shrimp Garden Salad will fulfill all of your light and deliciious summer salad cravings! Grilled shrimp is layered with fresh veggies like carrots, radishes, tomatoes, cucumbers, edamame pods, and radish sprouts, and topped with a to-die-for Miso Dressing!

    Ingredients in the miso dressing:

    • white miso paste
    • reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • honey
    • sesame oil
    • rice vinegar
    • fresh ginger
    • garlic clove
    • Juice from one lime
    • canola oil
    • cayenne pepper
    Vibrant grilled flank steak cups and veggies on top of a wooden board with spicy nuoc cham dressing on the side.

    #4: These Grilled Flank Steak Lettuce Cups are the perfect lettuce-wrapped meal and are a cinch to make. They are incredibly flavorful, and oh so healthy, especially with the Vietnamese Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce!

    What's in the nuoc cham dipping sauce?

    • reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • rice vinegar
    • rice wine
    • sesame oil
    • brown sugar
    • sambal oelek (Thai chili paste)
    • garlic cloves
    • scallions
    Vibrant spicy scallop ceviche plated in scallop shells with fresh veggie garnish on top.

    #5: Have you ever seen anything more beautiful than these Spicy Scallop Ceviche shells? This appetizer looks so "fancy-schmancy" that your dinner guests will think you hired a private chef! It's so easy -- the scallops cook themselves in citrus juice!

    What citrus do you use in this ceviche?

    • juice from 2 lemons
    • zest from one orange and freshly squeezed
    • juice from 1 lime
    • juice from 1 ruby red grapefruit
    • 1 garlic clove
    A yellow egg platter filled with avocado deviled eggs, topped with chili powder and chives and a bunch of purple tulips on the side.

    #6: Last but not least... our Asian-inspired Spicy Avocado Deviled Eggs are so creamy and have ZERO mayo, which means "healthy snack!" You'll love the kick from the Thai chili paste. Summer picnics will never be the same!

    Ingredients for the filling in these deviled eggs:

    • yolks from hard-boiled eggs
    • large avocados
    • plain Greek yogurt
    • sambal oelek
    • juice from ½ a lime
    • salt & pepper

    Want more light & delicious Asian-inspired recipes for summer?

    If you liked this roundup of summer recipes, you’re going to want these light recipes too:

    • Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Mint Basil Sauce
    • Salmon Sashimi with Ponzu
    • Pan-Seared Scallops with Zucchini Noodles
    • Spicy Cucumber Avocado Soup
    • Arugula Salad with Asian Pears

    10 Easy and Delicious Healthy Asian Soups

    10 Easy Asian Soup Recipes images presented in a roundup.

    Update Notes: This post was originally published on June 13, 2018, but was republished with slight text changes and additions, like step by step instructions and tips in May 2021.

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    1. Danielle Evans

      May 31, 2021 at 8:39 am

      Always looking for some great summer recipes! Honestly, I would make every one of these! They look so yummy. 😋

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      • Asian Caucasian

        May 31, 2021 at 8:45 am

        Can't wait for you to try some of these summer recipes! They're on repeat in my house. Enjoy!

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