Pair Asian spices with cooling ingredients and you’ve got the perfect summer dishes, ready in 30 minutes or less
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1 /14Photo by Leo Gong; written by Amy Machnak
Simple Salmon Chirashi
The start of summer is the beginning of salmon season in the West, making it a perfect time to indulge in this Omega-3 fish in a simple way, like this chirashi.
2 /14Photo by Iain Bagwell; written by Amy Machnak
Vietnamese Shrimp and Green Melon Salad
The cool melon is nicely contrasting to the spicy shrimp and dressing. We suggest slicing the melon into wedges, and then again on a diagonally so you get wide pieces.
10 /14Photo by Iain Bagwell; written by Amy Machnak
DIY Chicken Papaya Spring Rolls
Spring rolls can be labor intensive if you need to make a bunch. That's why we suggest setting out all the ingredients and letting guests make their own. If you're not a fan of papaya, you can easily substitute mango.
11 /14Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Amy Machnak
Spicy Peanut, Carrot, and Snap Pea Wraps
We made these vegetable-based wraps as a healthy on-the-go summer meal idea. If you prefer less spicy, omit the chile sauce and just add a little to each bite so you can control the heat.