{"id":8391,"date":"2021-07-07T16:51:21","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T23:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=8391"},"modified":"2023-01-25T08:55:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T16:55:53","slug":"soul-to-sole-summer-ready-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/soul-to-sole-summer-ready-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Soul To Sole: Summer Ready Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/soultosole\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7558\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/soul-to-sole-all-4-banner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/soul-to-sole-all-4-banner.png 1200w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/soul-to-sole-all-4-banner-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/soul-to-sole-all-4-banner-1024x300.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/soul-to-sole-all-4-banner-768x225.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>written by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ciaravlucas\/?hl=en\">Ciara Lucas<\/a>, TV Journalist, certified fitness trainer and nutrition coach,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/vionic-innovation-lab\">Vionic Innovation Lab<\/a>\u00a0guest contributor<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Summer! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This season is typically filled with social events, vacations, and busy schedules that can get in the way of health\/fitness routines. But having a good time doesn\u2019t mean you have to forfeit your goals. When it comes to maintaining health while enjoying a sizzling summer, it\u2019s best to adjust expectations and look for options that are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">better<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as opposed to perfect. Adopting a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">choose better<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mindset eases the pressure of sticking to rigid food rules. Maybe you pick grilled chicken instead of ribs, or fresh fruit salad instead of potato chips. Whatever you choose to eat, feel confident that it\u2019s the right choice for you and then enjoy it! Ditch the guilt, bring on the fun. And always remember that you have the power to start over. Here are 5 recipes that can keep you satisfied and cool for the summer. Perfect for a summer picnic or brunch with friends, and a good excuse to bring out your favorite sundress and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/women\/sandals\/flat-sandals.html\">flat sandals<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Apple Dijon Salad<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8393\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/apple-salad.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/apple-salad.png 1200w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/apple-salad-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/apple-salad-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/apple-salad-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Salad Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 lb chopped kale (about one bunch)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium granny smith apple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup raisins<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup pine nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Dressing Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3 cup olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup apple cider vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 clove garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 1\/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 tsp salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-15 cranks freshly cracked pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Directions:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse kale under cool running water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a blender: combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, clove of garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until the garlic is minced and the dressing is smooth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash the apple and slice into thin wedges. Make sure the kale is as dry as possible and then add it to a large bowl along with the apples, pine nuts, and raisins. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Add more dressing as desired.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Grilled Veggie Bowl<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8395\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/veggie-bowls.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/veggie-bowls.png 1200w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/veggie-bowls-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/veggie-bowls-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/veggie-bowls-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup carrots<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 white potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 red onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 bag sweet peas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 can garbanzo beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bag of Jasmine rice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*There are a lot of creative liberties that can be take with this recipe! Choose any vegetables you enjoy; seasonal options will be the best choice.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Directions:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chop selected veggies and coat in olive oil, salt and pepper. Veggies can be grilled, or oven roasted. If using oven, preheat to 425 degrees and place veggies on baking sheet. Cook them thoroughly, until slightly brown.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While veggies are cooking, boil water and cook rice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assemble bowls; place vegetables on a bed of rice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Green Summer Smoothie<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8398\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/green-juice.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/green-juice.png 1200w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/green-juice-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/green-juice-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/green-juice-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup almond milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 banana<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 handful of spinach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3 cup frozen mango (diced)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Directions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toss ingredients into a blender.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blend together until smooth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Drink and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Healthy Cocktail Alternatives<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8394\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cocktails.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cocktails.png 1200w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cocktails-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cocktails-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cocktails-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Blackberry Tequila Smash<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 blackberries, muddled<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 mint leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 oz. tequila<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 oz. agave syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 oz. lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 oz. club soda<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Directions:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix and pour over ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Top with club soda &amp; enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pineapple Margarita (with no added sugar!)<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup pineapple juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 oz. tequila<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 oz. lime juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Directions:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix and pour over ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Non-Alcoholic Margarita Popsicles<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup orange juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 1\/2 cup lime juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/3 cup agave syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lime slices or other fresh seasonal fruits, like strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Directions:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine liquids together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place liquid into popsicle molds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange fruit slices into molds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeze approximately 5 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a 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