Summertime is here, and whether you’re vacationing, visiting the park for a day or just trying to live a healthy lifestyle, we have the solution for you. Each of SeaWorld’s dining hot spots has a variety of delectable, healthy eats. Chef Colon has picked a few of his favorite diet-friendly choices; so let’s take a bite.
Foodie Friday -- SeaWorld Orlando's Tasty and Healthy Eating Choices
Foodie Friday -- Mediterranean Salad
Foodie Friday: Summer Night’s Central is a Foodie Hot Spot

This weekend, leave the food to us! SeaWorld’s new Summer Nights Central, located along Bayside Pathway surrounding the lake, comes alive at 6 p.m. every night with tasty snacks, drinks and sweets you can nosh on all night.
Foodie Friday -- Bow Tie Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce
Who doesn’t love pasta? At Discovery Cove’s Laguna Grill, the bow tie pasta with creamy pesto sauce is a unique vegetarian option that is filling and flavorful. This dish can be made in less than 15 minutes and is so tasty it'll be gone before you know it!
Foodie Friday -- Key Lime Pie
One of the top debates in Florida is who has the best key lime pie. And if you can’t escape to the Keys this summer, you can still have a taste of the tropics by baking your own island treat. This SeaWorld Orlando Cypress Bakery specialty is the perfect, cool-down dessert on a hot summer night. Enjoy!
Foodie Friday -- Rosemary Maple-Glazed Salmon with Black Bean and Pineapple Salsa
Featured at Discovery Cove’s very own Laguna Grill, this rosemary maple-glazed salmon paired with black bean and pineapple salsa is a tangy-sweet combination that’s bursting with Caribbean-style flavor. Switch up your normal salmon recipe with this perfect-for-summer dish!
Foodie Friday -- Creamy Cheesecake
There are so many different variations of cheesecake, but they all have one thing in common – the delicious, creamy taste. This recipe, by SeaWorld’s Chef Colon, also includes a homemade crust to go with the rich cheesecake filling, so save room for dessert!
Crust Ingredients:
1 ½ cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
½ cup butter, softened
Foodie Friday -- Chicken Fajitas
Didn't get enough of Cinco de Mayo? Give this weekend’s dinner some sizzle with these not-too-spicy chicken fajitas. This flavor-packed recipe feeds about five people and also makes for great leftovers!
Foodie Friday -- Sensational Stuffed Mushrooms
This scrumptious mushroom stuffing recipe, straight from SeaWorld’s Chef Colon, is an inexpensive way to enjoy a restaurant favorite at home!
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup yellow onion, diced small
½ - ¾ cup chorizo sausage, diced small
Salt and pepper, to taste
8-ounce package of button mushrooms
½ cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon shredded parmesan
Foodie Friday -- Zesty Herb-Roasted Potatoes
Looking for a last-minute side dish for Easter? This easy-to-make roasted potatoes recipe fits the bill. They're so good, that chefs at our very own Discovery Cove say these herb-infused potatoes taste great paired with just about anything!
Ingredients:
1 pound red potatoes
½ tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon dry oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

