Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends and family—and you don’t need heavy meals or processed foods to impress a crowd. I recently hosted a simple and delicious healthy summer hangout that was refreshing, nourishing, and full of flavor.

Here’s the full menu and exactly how you can recreate it—including my go-to ceviche recipe, wholesome snacks, and a dreamy protein-packed dessert.

Why This Summer Recipe Works

This is my favorite way to host because it’s:

Fresh and full of real ingredients
Simple to prep ahead of time
Balanced, with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and flavor
And SO GOOD that no one misses the processed dips from a box

Easy, Authentic Ceviche Recipe

Not everyone has tried ceviche—and if you haven’t, this is your moment.

It’s a no-cook fish dish that “cooks” in lime juice. It’s refreshing, protein-rich, and perfect for hot weather.

Ingredients:

1 lb fresh sea bass (or any firm white fish: snapper, halibut, cod)
~12 limes, juiced (enough to fully submerge the fish)
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1—2 serrano chiles, finely chopped (or jalapeno for less heat. -I remove the seeds so it’s not as spicy)
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1—2 ripe avocados, diced
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cucumber, diced
Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Chop the fish into small cubes (make sure it has no bones or skin). Place in a bowl with the lime juice and chopped red onion. Mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours—the lime juice will “cook” the fish until it’s opaque.
While that marinates, prep the rest: chop tomatoes, celery, serrano, avocado, and cilantro and mix all very well.
After 2 hours, drain a bit of the lime juice if needed, then stir in your chopped veggies and avocado.
Add sea salt to taste. Serve chilled!

Note from me: I squeezed all those limes by hand—you can totally use a citrus juicer, but I say it builds character. My Mexican hands are used to it!

Wholesome Snacks for Dipping & Crunching

Set up a colorful snack tray with:

Carrot sticks
Cucumber spears
Celery
Siete chips (grain-free and delicious!)

Dip Options:

Homemade guacamole (ripe avocados, lime juice, cilantro, and salt) -Optional: tomatoes and onions, finely chopped.
Yogurt-based Onion Dip

Ninja Creami Healthy Ice Cream (Two Flavors!)

For dessert, I served protein ice cream made in the Ninja Creami—basically like eating a smoothie in dessert form.

Flavor 1: Vanilla Protein Ice Cream

Organic almond milk or A2 organic 100% grass-fed milk + vanilla protein powder + 2 egg yolks + Ceylon cinnamon + pinch of sea salt + pinch of cardamom & nutmeg.
Freeze overnight, Creami spin the next day—it’s light, simple, and perfect after ceviche.

Flavor 2: Creamy Pistachio

Made with full-fat coconut milk or A2 organic 100% grass-fed milk, 2 cups of lightly salted pistachios, a touch of maple syrup.
Heavier, but so satisfying and nutrient-dense

Everyone loved both—and no sugar crash in sight!

Final Thoughts

This is my favorite kind of gathering—fresh, vibrant, and nourishing, but still feels like a treat.

You get high-quality protein, healthy fats, fiber, and a variety of textures and flavors.

Perfect for hot days, beach hangs, backyard parties, or just making something special for your loved ones.

Let me know if you try this and tag me on Instagram: @christianne.england—I’d love to see your creations!

ENJOY!!

Love, Chris

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Healthy Summer Hangout Idea: Fresh Ceviche, Nourishing Snacks & Creamy Protein Ice Cream