From vibrant salads to grilling recipes, these feel-good summer recipes are refreshing, quick, and simple to keep you well fed and out of the kitchen, enjoying fresh air and sunshine.
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Minty Melon Cucumber Salad
Nothing satisfies quite like a juicy, cold fruit salad on a hot day.
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Grilled Rosemary Chicken Cutlets and Leeks
Juicy chicken with all the caramelized flavor with sweet leeks? Sign me up.
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Bursting Cherry Tomato Panzanella
Is there anything better than a perfectly ripe tomato?
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Crispy Sea Bream with Olives and Pickled Onion
There’s nothing heavy or fussy about this fast and fresh fish dish.
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Miracle Chicken and Zucchini
Dinner’s in the bag, baby!
Use up that garden zucchini with this recipe from The Frayed Apron
Sunshine Tropical Smoothie with Turmeric
Refreshing and ice cold, this smoothie is both delicious and anti-inflammatory.
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Easy Vegetable Teriyaki Stir Fry
Nothing is faster or simpler than a stir fry.
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Cream Cheese Pasta with Bacon, Chives, and Corn
This is simple as can be, totally delicious, and delivers a smoky kick.
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Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken
Get the chicken on the grill, then chop and dress the kale for a 20 minute salad that you will crave every week.
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Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Sauce and Apple Kale Slaw
Anything beef can do, turkey can do better.
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Berries and Cream with Orange Liqueur
Summer berries are nature’s perfect dessert. If you’re feeling extra, add some caramel powder (the BEST ever).
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Shredding a rotisserie chicken saves time, time well spent creating some smoky, saucy flavor with chipotle chile.
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Spicy Greek Feta Dip (Tyrokafteri)
Your new favorite vegetable crudite dip takes 5 minutes to make and packs unbelievable flavor.
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Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs
Enchilada sauce, leftover corn tortillas, and cheese become a fast breakfast or dinner.
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Cold Steak Salad
Thinly sliced flank steak becomes a light indulgence with a zippy mustard-yuzu vinaigrette.
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Chocolate Smoothie
Need. Chocolate. Now.
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Salmon Curry with Kaffir Lime
A super quick and easy way to prepare salmon, that you need in your arsenal.
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Calabacitas Guacamole
Bulk up that guac and make a meal out of it.
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Tom Kha Gai Soup
Slurp on some aromatic Thai coconut broth with some chile oil if you like it spicy.
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Kale Salad with Pan-Seared Salmon
A bright and creamy lemon vinaigrette over kale with pan-seared salmon, avocado, and pumpkin seeds.
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Thai Sea Bass
Eat more fresh fish with this pan-seared until crispy skinned delicacy served with fresh vegetables in a coconut broth.
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Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp
If you buy already cleaned shrimp, this creamy, herbaceous pasta dinner cooks up in no time.
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Mangonada Smoothies
Who can resist a tamarind wrapped straw and a chamoy-mango party in a glass?
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Easy Salmon Cakes
Make ’em small for an appetizer or big for a meal.
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Disappearing Apricot Coconut Bites
A melt-in-your-mouth snack that’s perfect for road trips.
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Buttery ‘Cacio e Pepe’
A simple, yet decadent way to enjoy pasta. Don’t skimp on the pecorino romano!
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Quinoa Salad
A nutty, cold grain salad is such a versatile way to enjoy peak summer vegetables. I love adding kale, tons of tomatoes, and pine nuts to mine.
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Vegeterian Haloumi Wraps
Picnic time! Grab some halloumi and pesto, and you’ve got lunch in the bag.
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Watermelon, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad
A harmonious and cooling salad that features a balsamic reduction.
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Sweet and Savory Sauteed Green Beans with Basil
When you have green beans and basil galore, a dash of garlic and soy sauce is all you need for a flavorful side dish.
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Sundried Tomato and Basil Quinoa Patties
Prep the quinoa ahead of time, and it’s a breeze to make these crispy croquettes.
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Lemony Chicken Piccata
A bright lemon caper sauce is the perfect way to serve that crispy chicken breast. Don’t forget the broccoli rice.
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These recipes look delicious and perfect for summer!
Thanks for including my recipe – I will definitely find some other new summer favorites here!