Drinking enough water each day is important for your overall health. Whether you’re struggling to meet your needs with water alone or simply looking to increase your intake, these recipes will help you reach your goal. Featuring hydrating ingredients like tomatoes, watermelon, beans, tuna, and brown rice, these recipes will help you get several ounces of fluid throughout the day. Try options like Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl or Lettuce Wraps with Chicken and Cucumber in Peanut Sauce to end your day hydrated with a refreshing meal.
Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl
Ali Redmond
This salmon bowl features tender salmon coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce with a sweet and crispy batter. We love topping it with crunchy cucumber and creamy avocado, but feel free to add your favorite toppings to make this easy dish your own. If you don’t have Sriracha mayonnaise on hand, you can make your own by mixing mayonnaise and Sriracha to your desired heat level.
High Protein Greek Salad Omelette Wrap
Prefer a salad or a wrap for dinner? Have both! This protein-packed meal features a Greek salad in an egg white wrap that also makes a great breakfast option.
Arugula and cucumber salad with tuna
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shel Royster
Spicy baby arugula, crisp Persian cucumber, and celery complement this refreshing salad. Castelvetrano olives from Italy have a mild, buttery flavor that doesn’t overpower the tuna’s flavor. If you want more of an olive punch, try Niçoise or Kalamata olives.
Peanut sauce chicken and cucumber lettuce wraps
We love the crunch of sliced cucumber and jicama in these delicious chicken lettuce wraps, and when you serve them with a simple peanut sauce, it’s an easy dinner recipe that kids and adults will love.
Gochujang-flavored tempeh and brown rice bowl
Tempeh skeptics may not have had the firm, soy-based tempeh smothered in sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. This easy BBQ tempeh combo gets some umami from tamari soy sauce and a little heat from gochujang. It’s easy to make your own version of this recipe; see “Variations” below for some variations.
Buffalo Cauliflower Grain Bowl
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsay Lower
This Buffalo Cauliflower Grain Bowl is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional Buffalo wings, and is packed with gut-healthy fiber and plant-based protein. It’s quick to prepare, and is topped with a pile of fresh, colorful veggies atop cooked brown rice. Feel free to use other whole grains in place of the brown rice.
Sesame, ginger, watermelon and avocado rice bowl
This bowl of marinated grilled watermelon, fresh vegetables, and black rice is packed with flavor. The sweetness of the watermelon pairs well with the tangy lime juice, toasted sesame oil, and zesty ginger. If you’re looking for a snack to share rather than a meal, serve this bowl with tortilla chips and chunky-style salsa.
Cucumber and avocado sandwich
This cucumber and avocado sandwich is loaded with creamy avocado and crunchy cucumber, mixed with ricotta and extra-sharp cheddar cheese for added flavor, and topped with sliced red peppers for color.
Pesto Tuna Noodle Casserole
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexie Juhl
A creamy pesto sauce with sweet shallots and wilted spinach gives a light and bright twist to the traditional tuna noodle casserole. Albacore tuna is an ideal choice because it holds its texture well when blended, but any tuna that has been soaked in water will work. For best results, we recommend using refrigerated pesto for a fresh flavor that enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
Chopped power salad with chicken
Enjoy this hearty and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. The dressing is made in the same bowl as the salad, so the vegetables can soak up all the flavor.
Watermelon, orange and cucumber salad with Castelvetrano olive vinaigrette
This easy and super fast salad is incredibly refreshing thanks to the juicy watermelon and orange. Castelvetrano olives add salty flavor and herbs add depth and deliciousness to the salad. Serve this colorful salad with grilled shrimp or chicken.
Chickpea salad sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright, and amazingly delicious. It has all the flavors of a traditional tuna salad sandwich, like dill, lemon, and garlic, but chickpeas are used instead, providing a vegan source of protein and healthy fiber, and celery adds a nice crunch.
Three bean chili
This hearty bean chili is flavorful with cumin, chili, paprika, oregano and a variety of chili peppers, so feel free to use whatever beans you have in your pantry.
Lemon garlic vegetable soup
Jacob Fox
This light and delicious soup is made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Serve with a side of homemade pesto sauce.
Cucumber Caprese Sandwich
We added tomatoes with cucumber and leafy greens to create a refreshing Cucumber Caprese Sandwich seasoned with pesto, fresh mozzarella and a sweet balsamic reduction.
Vegistrone
This veggie-packed minestrone soup recipe is inspired by the popular Weight Watchers veggie soup recipe. Make the soup in a large pot and store one portion in the fridge for up to 5 days, then freeze the other in individual portions. This way you can have a delicious, easy veggie soup to start a meal or for lunch anytime. Think of this veggie minestrone recipe as a starting point for other healthy soup variations. Mix in leftover chopped cooked chicken and whole wheat pasta or brown rice for extra satisfaction.
Baked potatoes with marinara meat sauce
Swap your regular pasta for a simple and satisfying dinner for one with a baked potato.
Tomato, cucumber and white bean salad with basil vinaigrette
This no-cook bean salad is a delicious choice for a light dinner or lunch, featuring the best summer cherry and grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers. Fresh basil elevates this easy vinaigrette recipe to make this simple salad special.
Chickpea Green Goddess Salad
This cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad recipe uses avocado, buttermilk and herbs to create a healthy Green Goddess dressing that’s delicious served with grilled veggies.
Watermelon and goat cheese salad with citrus vinaigrette
The contrasting flavors and textures of crunchy, sweet melon and creamy, tangy goat cheese are magical partners in this watermelon and goat cheese salad. Top with sliced grilled chicken to complete the meal.
Pita Panzanella Salad with Meatballs
This Mediterranean salad combines Greek flavors with the format of a traditional Tuscan bread salad for a light yet hearty meal. For a twist, try stuffing the salad into pita bread instead of crisping it in step 3.
Tuna Poke
Poke (pronounced poke-ai) means “to chop” or “to cut” in Hawaiian and refers to a traditional Hawaiian salad made with diced raw fish simmered in a simple soy-based sauce with punchy seasonings like toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. This tuna poke bowl is served with seasoned brown rice and fresh vegetables for a healthy, satisfying meal packed with protein and fiber.
Tuna zucchini pasta
The sauce for this pasta recipe comes together quickly in one skillet while the spaghetti noodles cook on the next stovetop. Zucchini, fragrant basil, fresh tomatoes, and canned tuna combine to create a fantastic topping for whole wheat spaghetti that’s ready in 30 minutes.
