Summer Pairing

Clothing: Sundresses and lightweight rompers

Produce: Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet corn

Recipe: Grilled vegetable kebabs with herbed yogurt dipping sauce


Summer is a time for breezy and effortless clothing choices such as sundresses and lightweight rompers that offer comfort and style in warm weather. In terms of produce, summer brings an abundance of fresh and juicy ingredients such as tomatoes, bell peppers and zucchini, which are perfect for creating light and flavorful dishes that celebrate the season's bounty.

 

Grilled vegetable kebabs with herbed yogurt dipping sauce

Ingredients:

For the vegetable skewers:

- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds

- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into chunks

- 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks

- 1 red onion, cut into chunks

- 8-10 cherry tomatoes

- 8-10 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes


For the herbed yogurt dipping sauce:

- 1 cup Greek yogurt

- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as dill, parsley, and chives)

- 1 clove garlic, minced

- Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  1. Assemble the vegetable skewers by threading the zucchini rounds, bell pepper chunks, onion chunks, and cherry tomatoes onto the soaked wooden skewers.
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh herbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the herbed yogurt dipping sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  1. Place the assembled vegetable skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
  1. Serve the grilled vegetable skewers with the herbed yogurt dipping sauce on the side.

This recipe for grilled vegetable skewers with herbed yogurt dipping sauce offers a delightful alternative to a salad, allowing for a savory and satisfying dish that captures the essence of summer. Paired with chic fashion dresses and lightweight rompers, this recipe creates a seamless fusion of fashion and food, enabling customers to embrace the seasonal spirit in both their wardrobe and their culinary choices.