Summer Bites
This cold, sweet treat often comes in many flavours like chocolate and vanilla. You eat it with a spoon or in a cone.
ice cream
This clear, tasteless drink is essential for life and very refreshing on a hot day. You can get it from a tap.
water
This large, green fruit is very juicy and sweet inside, often red, and full of black seeds. It's perfect on a hot day.
watermelon
In Italy, this very cold, fruity dessert is similar to ice cream but often has a stronger fruit flavour and is less creamy.
gelato
You can make this salad with small pieces of pasta, mayonnaise, and chopped vegetables like celery or peppers.
pasta salad
People often grill this long, red meat on a barbecue, sometimes putting it in a bun with ketchup and mustard.
hot dog
This yellow fruit is squeezed to make a popular sweet and sour drink, often served with ice.
lemonade
These small, red, sweet fruits are often picked in summer and are great in desserts or eaten fresh with cream.
strawberries
This cold Spanish soup is made from raw vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. People eat it in summer.
gazpacho
People cook meat or vegetables on this outdoor equipment, often using charcoal or gas, to prepare food for a summer meal.
barbecue (or grill)
These crispy, golden potato pieces are a popular side dish with burgers or grilled chicken. They are usually salty.
French fries (or chips)
Many people put ice in this cold, dark brown drink, especially on a hot day. It is made from leaves.
iced tea
This long, green vegetable can be eaten raw in salads or sliced and put on sandwiches. It has a lot of water inside.
cucumber
In Mexico, people might eat this frozen treat on a stick, made from fresh fruit puree. They are like natural fruit ice pops.
paletas
This sweet, yellow vegetable grows on a long stick and is often boiled or grilled, then eaten with butter and salt in summer.
corn on the cob
This popular campfire treat is made by toasting marshmallows and melting chocolate between two graham crackers, often enjoyed in the summer evenings.
s'more
This sweet, thick drink is made by blending fruit, milk, and sometimes yogurt or ice cream. It can be a quick breakfast.
smoothie
This small, round fruit can be red, black, or green and grows in bunches. People often eat them fresh or make juice from them.
grapes
This popular street food from Greece often includes grilled meat like chicken or pork, served on a skewer with vegetables.
souvlaki
This creamy, hearty side dish is a picnic staple, made with boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, and often chopped celery and onion.
potato salad
This popular summer side dish is often made with shredded cabbage and carrots mixed with a creamy dressing.
coleslaw
This refreshing drink often has sparkling water, fruit slices like lemon or berries, and sometimes mint leaves. It's a healthy alternative to soda.
infused water (or fruit-infused water)
These small, dark blue berries are known for being rich in antioxidants and are often picked in summer, commonly used in muffins, pies, or eaten with yogurt.
blueberries
Originating from Latin American countries, this dish consists of raw fish or seafood "cooked" or cured in citrus juices, often mixed with chili peppers and onions. It's considered a light and refreshing summer meal.
ceviche
These long, thin sticks are used to hold pieces of meat and vegetables together, which are then grilled over a fire, making them easy to eat at outdoor gatherings.
skewers (or kebabs)