As the summer weather warms up, creating a menu filled with a variety of refreshing recipes is a great way to keep cool at teatime. While sweets like ice cream, pudding, or sorbet typically come to mind when thinking of summer, there are plenty of seasonal savories to choose from that are sure to delight every tea guest.
1. Chilled Sweet Pea Soup
Minced fresh mint gives this Chilled Sweet Pea Soup a light and refreshing taste.
2. Artichoke-Rice Salad in Bell Pepper Cups
These Artichoke-Rice Salad in Bell Pepper Cups are a fitting addition to spring and summer tea menus. A generous drizzle of Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette gives this savory bite a light, herbaceous flavor.
3. Tarragon-Cantaloupe Soup
This Tarragon-Cantaloupe Soup will have out-of-this-world flavor if you use the freshest, ripest cantaloupe you can find, while orange juice and lime juice add a delightful hint of citrus.
4. Salmon Mousse Bites
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, fresh chives, garlic, and an English cucumber flavor tasty Salmon Mousse Bites.
5. Chilled Succotash Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Chilled Succotash Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette is a refreshing seasonal savory. Pair this dish with a robust, fruity cup of hot tea, like Capital Tea’s Presidential Blend, or a refreshing floral blend, like Cherry Blossom Rose Sencha Organic, served over ice.
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The variety of recipes mentioned in the post sounds both intriguing and appetizing. Chilled Sweet Pea Soup is an excellent choice, offering a light and flavorful option for a cool starter. The Artichoke-Rice Salad in Bell Pepper Cups adds a touch of elegance to the spread, combining the earthy flavors of artichokes and the freshness of bell peppers.