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Fresh salads, fruit desserts, everything off the grill, and frosty cold drinks. Get the recipes that make summer shine.

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Summer Corn Salad

Rating: 4.43 stars
277
This fresh and flavorful salad features buttery yellow corn tossed with chunks of tomato and onion with a fresh basil vinaigrette.
By Eileen

Chicken Salad with Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato

Rating: 4.62 stars
220
This chicken salad has a creamy dressing and is best served over crisp lettuce leaves.
By Angel

Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes

Rating: 4.5 stars
44
This is a very simple and yummy side dish. I learned in while living in France from an old Mediterranean lady. This is always a hit!
By Scarlett

Strawberry-Melon Summer Salad

Rating: 4.76 stars
18
This salad is perfect for summer BBQs. The fruit makes it tasty.
By Drizzler

Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad

Rating: 4.56 stars
158
Everything in this salad is fresh, except the bread! Prepare this salad by using a loaf of artisan bread or rosemary bread that is a touch stale. If your bread is too fresh, toast it until it is about half as dried and crunchy as a crouton.
By Tamara

Tasty BBQ Corn on the Cob

Rating: 4.41 stars
153
This is corn on the cob cooked on the grill with spices and butter. It makes for a yummy side dish to any meal! Try it with fresh garlic and onion.
By Deann

Best Lemonade Ever

Rating: 4.76 stars
2120
This is a very refreshing drink!
By Jo

Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Nectarine Salsa

Rating: 4.62 stars
85
A zippy, sweet and spicy nectarine salsa goes really well with pork, particularly grilled pork, in this favorite summer recipe.
By MICHELLE0011

Insalata Caprese II

Rating: 4.77 stars
246
Because this salad is so simple, fresh, top-quality tomatoes and mozzarella are important.
By Marina

Fresh Peach Cobbler I

Rating: 4.24 stars
127
Serve warm with whipped cream, whipped topping, or vanilla ice cream!
By Carol

Amelia's Tuna Macaroni Salad

Rating: 4.41 stars
117
This macaroni salad will remind you of Grandma's. I love this when the weather is warm. One of the basic comfort foods!
By Peach822

Mom's Zucchini Bread

Rating: 4.76 stars
8024
Really, really good and moist- my kids eat it as quickly as I can make it. Bread will freeze well, and keep in refrigerator for weeks.
By v monte
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Quick, Fresh Summer Dinner Recipes

Quick, Fresh Summer Dinner Recipes
Summer time and the living is easy ā€” and so it should be. Here are 10 simple supper recipes that can be whipped up in about 30 minutes
Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos
Rating: Unrated
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Fresh Peach Trifle

Fresh Peach Trifle
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19
Watermelon and Feta Salad with Arugula

Watermelon and Feta Salad with Arugula
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Jersey Fresh Tomato Soup

Jersey Fresh Tomato Soup
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Yellow Squash Casserole

Rating: 4.61 stars
1768

Tender squash, gooey cheese and crunchy crackers make this a memorable side dish or a hearty main course. This is a great dish that can be made with low-fat ingredients and is still just as good!

More Summer Recipes

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

Rating: 4.79 stars
1872
Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.
By swedishmilk

Banana Banana Bread

Rating: 4.59 stars
11722
Why compromise the banana flavor? This banana bread is moist and delicious with loads of banana flavor! Friends and family love my recipe and say it's by far the best! It's wonderful toasted!! Enjoy!
By Shelley Albeluhn

Guacamole

Rating: 4.81 stars
4780
You can make this avocado salad smooth or chunky depending on your tastes.
By Bob Cody

The Real Mojito

Rating: 4.74 stars
490
This is an authentic recipe for mojito. I sized the recipe for one serving, but you can adjust it accordingly and make a pitcher full. It's a very refreshing drink for hot summer days. Be careful when drinking it, however. If you make a pitcher you might be tempted to drink the whole thing yourself, and you just might find yourself talking Spanish in no time! Tonic water can be substituted instead of the soda water but the taste is different and somewhat bitter.
By Brandy

To Die For Blueberry Muffins

Rating: 4.64 stars
10724
These muffins are extra large and yummy with the sugary-cinnamon crumb topping. I usually double the recipe and fill the muffin cups just to the top edge for a wonderful extra-generously-sized deli style muffin. Add extra blueberries too, if you want!
By Colleen

Classic Macaroni Salad

Rating: 4.46 stars
2050
This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.
By Graden

Tortellini Pesto Salad

Rating: 4.63 stars
69
Wonderful pasta salad. So different from the Italian dressing pasta salads. Very hearty side dish or main dish for lunch. Crunchy veggies and rich pesto sauce.
By Jenny Saunders

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

Rating: 4.64 stars
518
These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces.
By Anonymous
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Stuffed Peppers My Way

Rating: 4.61 stars
877
Roasted green bell peppers are stuffed with feta cheese and a mixture of rice and green onions.
By Sandy

Marinated Tuna Steak

Rating: 4.68 stars
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This mixture of orange juice, soy sauce, and garlic gives this marinade a wonderful taste.
By LINKYJ

Fresh Broccoli Salad

Rating: 4.78 stars
1138
This is a yummy summer salad that uses an interesting combination of fruits, vegetables and meats. Before you decide you won't like it, try it. You'll be pleasantly surprised. You can add an extra head of broccoli, if you like.
By Nora

Balsamic Bruschetta

Rating: 4.75 stars
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Simple appetizer - the balsamic vinegar gives it a little kick. Best if the mixture has 1 or 2 hours to blend flavors before serving.
By Kathy Bias

Strawberry Angel Food Dessert

Rating: 4.78 stars
704
Angel food pieces are topped with sweetened cream cheese, whipped topping and strawberries in glaze in this chilled, layered dessert.
By TABKAT

Juiciest Hamburgers Ever

Rating: 4.4 stars
859
No more dry, lackluster burgers. These are juicy, and spices can be easily added or changed to suit anyone's taste. Baste frequently with your favorite barbeque sauce. If you find the meat mixture too mushy, just add more bread crumbs until it forms patties that hold their shape.
By Jane

Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

Rating: 4.6 stars
375
The perfect fruit salad for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator before I serve it. Enjoy.
By Nicole Graham Holley

Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops

Rating: 4.61 stars
422
Scallops sauteed in butter and garlic will melt in your mouth. Lemon juice gives it a nice kick.
By Button

Italian Bread Salad with Strawberries and Tomatoes

Rating: 4.57 stars
4
This is my variation of panzanella. Each ingredient having its own intense flavor, when combined, creates an explosive salad. Perfect for a summer day.
By Debra

Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

Rating: 4.65 stars
199
Pasta salad filled with veggies, cheese, and seasoning. Very tasty and versatile -- is great to make ahead.
By BONNIES

Corn Dogs

Rating: 4.57 stars
712
I made up this recipe many years ago, because I loved the corn dogs you buy at carnivals but could not find a recipe for them. Great served with mustard.
By SUZZANNA

Ricotta Pie (Old Italian Recipe)

Rating: 4.44 stars
69
This is an old Italian recipe for a pie with a sweet crust--just like from the old country. My in-laws are Italian and they say that this is the best pie. It is always requested for Christmas. Mini chocolate bits and lemon rind can be mixed into the batter.
By Misty

Fish Tacos

Rating: 4.71 stars
2037
I'm from San Diego and these taste just like home! We live in the south now, and nobody has heard of these! Serve with homemade pico de gallo, and lime wedges to squeeze on top!
By BREESE823

Tzatziki Sauce

Rating: 4.16 stars
463
Easy dressing for gyros or Greek salad. Also makes a nice dipping sauce for Veggies. HINT: Tastes best when chilled for at least 1 hour after preparation.
By DEBNJAMES

Best Hamburger Ever

Rating: 4.2 stars
555
These burgers are the best on the grill in the summertime. Jam-packed with all kinds of stuff, and no tasteless bread crumbs!
By UNIVSTUDENT

Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Rating: 4.66 stars
1092
One really delicious and really unhealthy Sunday coffee cake. I have no idea where I got this recipe from but it was about thirty years ago and has been a family favorite since. The bake time is a bit longer if you're using frozen berries.
By d newman
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