With the dramatic rise in temperatures, July has become one of the most popular months of the year for short vacations to the beach or the hills, or, for those who can, to relocate while taking advantage of smart working. For this reason, lunch breaks become a break from the routine and, in summer, from the heat. Varying your menu and creating fresh, original recipes is a great way to take care of your customers, whether on the beach or in the park. We offer a few variations on the classic salad or cold pasta for a special summer lunch, because alternating your menu and diversifying it according to the season is the first step to consistently satisfying customers.
Fresh first courses
To enjoy the pleasure of pasta or rice, summer is a time for cold dishes. Therefore, add some ideal solutions to your summer lunch menu to help you brave the heat with a fork in hand, and pay close attention to the presentation of your dishes .
A simple cold rice dish, in fact, takes on a refined touch when served in a certain way. Use a cylindrical cookie cutter to shape the previously cooked cold rice and arrange a vegetable tartare on top. For an extra touch, add some mint leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
The eye also wants its part, so don't neglect the details and let your imagination suggest new ideas in the kitchen when preparing cold first courses .
For pasta lovers, try a cold pasta dish with melon and crispy prosciutto. It's a very simple recipe, but it's sure to impress your guests. Just brown the prosciutto thoroughly to give it an irresistible aroma.
To cook pasta in seconds, you can rely on Steamì , the professional machine with a steam wand, perfect for quickly serving a large variety of traditional, ethnic, healthy, or fast food dishes. Depending on the product you're using, the pasta can be used fresh at a positive temperature, pre-cooked frozen, or, still in the frozen version, raw.
Tasty "sandwich"
It's common to grab a quick sandwich at the beach. With the right combinations and new ideas, you can make a sandwich break more enjoyable for those who don't want to weigh down. And with Crêperie, you can prepare a lighter version based on crepes.
In summer, seafood cravings are rampant, so why not satisfy them with an octopus crepe , dressed salad, and sesame seeds? For salmon lovers, create a rustic version of the classic salmon and avocado combination. To enhance the freshness, spread a soft, fresh cheese on the bread.
Who said sandwiches are just bread? Try offering your customers an eggplant sandwich , featuring two slices of eggplant sandwiched between tomato and mozzarella. A perfect summer dish because, using seasonal vegetables, this vegetarian sandwich can also be served as a delicious appetizer or side dish.
We're already at the end of our tether
Summer offers an incredible variety of fruit that, in addition to being eaten alone or in tasty fruit salads, can be a decisive element in the flavor of a second course.
There are many combinations of meat and fruit , some of which are especially suited to the warmer months to enhance your summer lunch menu. Like salmon and mango tartare , a fresh and fragrant recipe that can also be served in other ways. Instead of salmon, you could use sea bass and peaches, or melon instead of mango.
Continuing with fish-based main courses, you could also include a fresh and inviting tuna salad with fennel and freshly sliced orange segments . For meat lovers, try cold roast pork with mint and lime sauce.
To prepare an original summer menu, you don't need a lot of ingredients, but you definitely need imagination and freshness. What are your favorite recipes for beating the heat?