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    15 Easy Summer Recipes

    Published: May 25, 2022 by Elizabeth · Leave a Comment

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    A collage of four images of the recipes in the collection with the title in white letters on an aqua background.

    These easy summer recipes are quick to make so you can get out of the kitchen fast. When summertime arrives, we look forward to picnics, cookouts, and frolicking in the sun. But the days are hot, our ACs are working overtime, and that last thing we want to do is stand over a hot stove.

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    In this summer recipes collection, you’ll find the perfect dish for a picnic, backyard barbecue, and a fuss-free dinner. Find a new summer favorite here.

    1. Loaded potato salad

    An image of loaded potato salad served in a large white bowl and garnished with bacon, cheese, and chives.

    This loaded potato salad has all the best parts of a loaded baked potato, in a big-batch cold salad that’s perfect for picnics and barbecues.

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    2. Tortellini pasta salad

    The tortellini pasta salad served in a large white bowl, displayed on a white table with an aqua colored linen underneath and a serving spoon in the background.

    This tortellini pasta salad is made with cheese tortellini, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, olives, and onions all combined with a homemade Italian inspired dressing.

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    3. Artichoke salad

    The artichoke salad served in a large, white bowl and set on an aqua linen.

    In this recipe, canned artichokes are combined with black olives, grape tomatoes, and sliced onions. Then the artichoke salad is dressed with a simple homemade dressing.

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    4. Garden pasta salad

    A close up image of the garden pasta salad in a white bowl.

    One of my favorite light lunches, this garden pasta salad is easy to make. It is a cold pasta salad that’s made with rotini, tomatoes, cucumbers and a light homemade oil and vinegar dressing.

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    5. Three bean salad

    The three bean salad in a white bowl.

    This three bean salad recipe is simple, affordable, and delicious! Green beans, red kidney beans, and garbanzo beans are combined with a sweet and tangy dressing.

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    6. Tuna salad sandwich

    Tuna salad topped with shredded lettuce on a croissant with sliced apples and celery sticks on the side. The sandwich is served on a blue plate.

    This tuna salad sandwich is so good and easy to make, it will make its way into your lunch and busy weekday dinner rotation all summer long.

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    7. Artichoke chicken

    The artichoke chicken served on a bed of linguine noodles on a black plate set on a red linen.

    In this artichoke chicken recipe, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are seasoned with an Italian-inspired blend and cooked with artichokes and tomatoes in a light wine and lemon sauce.

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    8. Pork lettuce wraps

    A pork lettuce wrap garnished with shredded carrots and peanuts, served on a white plate.

    Pork lettuce wraps make a tasty light meal. In this recipe, ground pork is cooked with a savory Asian-inspired sauce and served in crisp lettuce cups.

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    9. Garlic shrimp pasta

    Spaghetti topped with shrimp in an oil and garlic sauce, garnished with parsley and served in a large black bowl.

    This garlic shrimp pasta is quick and light. For this recipe, garlic is gently sautéed in butter and olive oil. Then we add white wine, cook the shrimp in the sauce, and serve over pasta.

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    10. Easy tomato soup

    An image of the tomato soup served in a white bowl on a white linen with a red stripe and a spoon to the top, right side.

    This easy tomato soup is creamy and flavorful. Make this soup during peak tomato season and it is super affordable. This soup is great if you have a home-grown bounty to work through too.

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    11. Spaghetti aglio e olio with fresh tomatoes and basil

    The spaghetti aglio e olio with fresh tomatoes and basil served in a white bowl with a black rim set on an aqua linen and a light blue wood table.

    This spaghetti aglio e olio with fresh tomatoes and basil is made for summer! It is a quick, affordable pasta dinner featuring fresh tomatoes and basil.

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    12. Shrimp foil packet

    An image of the cooked shrimp dinner in the opened foil packet.

    This shrimp foil packet is a fun, family-style meal for summer. Here, a large foil pack is loaded with seasoned kielbasa sausage, large shrimp, potatoes, and fresh corncobs.

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    13. Grilled pork chops with mojo marinade

    An image of the grilled pork chops set on a gray platter.

    In this recipe, thick cut pork chops are marinated in a homemade mojo, then they are grilled until golden. It is an effortless way to add a tropical touch to dinner.

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    14. Chicken foil packs

    An image of the chicken, potatoes, and corn in an open foil pack.

    Chicken foil packs are camping favorites, but they are just as fun in the backyard. In this recipe, chicken, potatoes, and corn are generously seasoned and cooked in foil packets on the grill.

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    15. Chimichurri chicken

    An image of the grilled chicken breast topped with chimichurri and set on a white platter.

    For this chimichurri chicken, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are marinated with chimichurri and grilled until golden and juicy. Then it is served with chimichurri sauce.

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