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Amy Donohoe

Light summer snack ideas to replace the 'great Irish mammy salad'

School’s nearly out for everyone, and summer has officially begun.

If the weather picks up, there’s no doubt that we’ll be looking for something light, quick and easy meals for those long summer days.

Don't tell our mammy, but we're sick of the "picky bits salad" she serves when the sun comes out.

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Boiled eggs, cucumber, ham, coleslaw, slices of cheese, beetroot, lettuce and tomatoes just doesn't work for us anymore, so Green Isle have put together a range of summer inspired recipes that are quick, easy and full of goodness for all the family.

Irish mammy salad (Twitter)

Irish Olympian, Ireland’s Fittest Family Coach and busy mum of two and Green Isle Ambassador, Derval O’Rourke said: “I ’m really enjoying putting together recipes using the huge range of frozen fruit and veg.

“Summer is a busy time in our house and so getting the kids involved in helping to make some of the recipes is always lots of fun.”

You can try your hand at some of the delicious recipes from Derval and Green Isle:

Pea and Mint Dip

Pea and mint dip. Recipe by Derval O'Rourke. Photo Joleen Cronin (Joleen Cronin)

Serves 4 as a snack

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ bag of Green Isle frozen peas

  • Handful of fresh mint leaves

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

  • 1 tablespoon tahini

  • Coarse salt and pepper

Method:

  1. Cook peas in salted boiling water until tender, 1 minute. Set aside to cool.

  2. Pulse peas in a food processor with mint, lemon zest and juice, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and tahini.

  3. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle with oil. Serve with veggie batons and crackers.

Mixed Berries Tray Bake

Tray bake with mixed berries. Recipe by Derval O'Rourke. Photo Joleen Cronin (Joleen Cronin)

Serves 10-12 portions

Prep time 30 minutes

Cook time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 300g Green Isle Mixed berries

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds

  • 100g butter, plus extra for greasing

  • 150g clear honey

  • 400g rolled oats

  • 100g ground almonds

Method:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.

  2. Add the berries to a saucepan on a medium-high heat and stir until the fruit has broken down.

  3. Add the chia seed and mix with a spoon or a potato masher until the fruit reaches your desired consistency.

  4. I like my jam being completely smooth. Set the jam aside.

  5. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and honey with a pinch of salt.

  6. Take off the heat, then stir in the oats, ground almonds and almond extract. Mix until they are coated in the butter and honey mixture.

  7. Press half the oat mix in an even layer in a lined baking tray.

  8. Spread the mashed raspberries over the oat mix layer, then spoon the remaining oats on top and smooth with the back of a spoon. Bake for 12-14 mins or until golden.

Smoothie

Summer Smoothie (Clare Wilkinson)

Serves: 4

Total time: 25 - 30 minutes

Ingredients

Mixed berry, honey & lime

  • 200 grams Green Isle Mixed Berries

  • 200 ml oat milk

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • Juice and zest of 1 lime

Tropical fruit and coconut

  • 200 grams Green Isle Tropical Smoothie Mix

  • 200ml coconut milk, from a carton

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 1 tablespoon agave

Raspberry & avocado

  • 200 grams Green Isle Frozen Raspberries

  • 200 ml rice milk

  • 1 avocado, peeled and stone removed

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 tablespoon agave

Method:

  1. For each smoothie: Blitz all ingredients together.

  2. Feel free to add some berries or coconut flakes on top.

Tropical Smoothie, Coconut and Lime Pops with Ginger & Honey

Tropical Smoothie, Coconut and Lime Pops with Ginger & Honey (Clare Wilkinson)

Serves: 4

Total time: 25 - 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 x bag Green Isle Tropical Smoothie Mix

  • 1 x 400 gram tin coconut milk

  • Zest and juice of 2 limes

  • ½ cm piece of fresh ginger, grated

  • 3 tablespoons honey

Method:

  1. Blitz all ingredients together and pour into popsicle moulds.

  2. Place in your freezer overnight.

  3. Serve and enjoy.

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