Foods You Can Make by the Pool

 

Nobody wants to be stuck in the kitchen cooking elaborate meals instead of relaxing near the pool on a sunny day. The perfect foods to make around the pool are fast, easy, and revitalizing. You can entertain or relax alone with so many tasty options that don’t require much work. This article explores five amazing dishes to enjoy at the poolside. From light snacks to heavy meals, these recipes will complete your day at the pool. 

 

Fresh Fruit Skewers 

 

No food better defines summer than fresh fruit, and fruit skewers are one way to enjoy many varieties of nature’s bounty. Just ponder for a moment, having different types of freshly cut fruits such as watermelons, pineapples, strawberries and grapes stitched into each other with wooden skewers while you sunbathe in your bikinis with pals. Just simply dice some of your preferred fruits like watermelon, pineapple, strawberries and grapes, then insert them on the wooden sticks. To make it look classy, honey can be poured or even garnished with a few leaves of mint on top. Such treats are not only attractive but also serve as hydrating, vitamin-packed snacks everybody will love. Moreover, they can be eaten without any cutlery, thus suitable for use during swimming days. 

 

Grilled Chicken and Veggie Wraps 

 

Grilled chicken wraps with veggies are a great option for a satisfying and nutritious meal near the pool. Start by seasoning chicken breasts before grilling them. While preparing chicken, make sure you dice cucumbers, bell peppers, and lettuce. As soon as it is cooked, slice into strips and then lay it down with vegetables along with some hummus or tzatziki sauce on a whole wheat tortilla. The wraps can be handled easily, prepared ahead of time, and are rich in protein content. 

 

Poolside Pasta Salad 

 

Poolside pasta salad is something cold that reminds you of summer. Cook your pasta and let it cool down. Combine tomatoes, olives, balls of mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves in a bowl. Ingredients like olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper make the dressing. Toss it all together and place it in the fridge for at least one hour before serving. You can eat it cold, which makes it very palatable, and also prepare it beforehand with so many variations possible. It is simple as you only need to add any extra ingredients that are available or even replace them. 

 

Shrimp Ceviche 

 

Shrimp ceviche is a light, refreshing option. Marinate shrimp in citrus juice until “cooked,” then combine them with diced tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. Serve this on top of a crisp lettuce bed or with tortilla chips for a refreshing, protein-rich snack. On a hot day, the tangy taste and cool temperature of such marinated seafood can be quite satisfying. This is also another recipe that can be made in advance and kept chilled until ready to serve by the poolside. 

 

Sweet Sandwiches of Ice Cream 

 

There can be no pool party without any sweet dishes, and I think that homemade ice cream sandwiches will become the talk of the town. They can be made with store-bought cookies and ice cream, or you can bake your own cookies to make it fancy. Just put a scoop of your favorite ice cream between two cookies and press together softly. After each sandwich has been wrapped in plastic wrap, put them in the freezer until they harden up. These delightful, chilled snacks are perfect for hot days, and you can also prepare them in different varieties to suit every person’s taste buds. They are also enjoyable and straightforward, thus being fair activities for children too.