With your summer plans still a bit shaken up this year, you may not be sure exactly how many people you’ll invite over the long holiday weekend – or who you’ll even invite over at all. For occasions like these, we’ve compiled a list of fresh, summery, and fuss-free dishes that can be served as part of a bigger menu or on their own for a quiet evening.
If you’re looking to indulge in some grilled delights, try the Grilled Corn with Sriracha Aioli or Grilled Caesar Salad. If you’re in the mood for a DIY salad bar, there are plenty of marinated and compote salads to choose from. If you don’t feel like cooking, a gorgeous summer cheese board is calling your name.
The next time you’re wondering what to make next, this list will be your best friend.
Grandson’s cake
Jerk shrimp Cobb salad
Get the recipe for Cobb Salad with Jerk Shrimp from Grandbaby Cakes.
Minimalist Baker
Grilled corn with sriracha aioli
Get the recipe for Grilled Corn with Sriracha Aioli from Minimalist Baker.
All healthy stuff
Greek Chickpea Salad
Get the Greek Chickpea Salad recipe from All The Healthy Things.
Minimalist Baker
Grilled vegetable skewers with chimichurri sauce
Get the recipe for Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce from Minimalist Baker.
Very delicious
Summer Cheese Board
Get the Summer Cheese Board recipe from Damn Delicious.
All healthy stuff
Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Get the Bacon Ranch Potato Salad recipe from All The Healthy Things.
Partial harvest
Tuscan Summer Stone Fruit, Tomato and Burrata Panzanella Salad
Get the recipe for Tuscan Summer Stone Fruit, Tomato and Burrata Panzanella Salad from Half-Baked Harvest.
Alexandra’s Kitchen
Cucumber and green grape gazpacho
Get the Cucumber and Green Grape Gazpacho recipe from Alexandra’s Kitchen.
How sweet
Summer Shrimp Zoodle Bowl
Get the recipe for Summer Shrimp Zoodle Bowls from How Sweet Eats.
Preparing the butter
Quinn’s Perfect Guacamole Recipe
Get Quin’s perfect guacamole recipe from Butter Be Ready.
Minimalist Baker
Grilled Romaine Lettuce and Herbed White Bean Salad
Get the recipe for Grilled Dromaine Lettuce and Herbed White Bean Salad from Minimalist Baker.
All healthy stuff
Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Burrito Bowls
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Burrito Bowls from All The Healthy Things.
Minimalist Baker
Summer Corn and Cotija Dip
Get the recipe for Summer Corn and Cotija Cheese Dip from Minimalist Baker.
I love umami
Marinated beef kebabs with broccoli
Get the recipe for Marinated Beef Kebabs with Broccoli from I Heart Umami.
Partial harvest
Charred baby peppers and burrata cheese
Check out this recipe for Charred Baby Peppers with Burrata Cheese from Half-Baked Harvest.
Minimalist Baker
Mustard Green Cherry Salad with Tahini Dressing
Get the recipe for Mustard Green Cherry Salad with Tahini Dressing from Minimalist Baker.
All healthy stuff
Grilled shrimp and orzo salad
Get the Grilled Shrimp and Orzo Salad recipe from All The Healthy Things.
Minimalist Baker
Easy Muhamarra Dip
Get the recipe for “Easy Muhammara Dip” from Minimalist Baker.
View from Great Island
Low Country Shrimp Boil
Get the Lowcountry Shrimp Boil recipe from “The View from the Great Island.”
Foodie
Summer Melon Couscous Salad with Avocado, Grapes and Mint
Get the recipe for Summer Melon Couscous Salad with Avocado, Grapes and Mint from Foodie Crush.
Minimalist Baker
Chickpea Shawarma Dip
Get the Chickpea Shawarma Dip recipe from Minimalist Baker.
Minimalist Baker
Lemon and Herb White Bean Dip
Get the recipe for Lemon and Herb White Bean Dip from Minimalist Baker.
Partial harvest
Quinoa bowl with summer harvest vegetables and avocado
Get the recipe for Summer Harvest Veggie and Avocado Quinoa Bowls from Half-Baked Harvest.
View from Great Island
Traditional tomato gazpacho
Get the recipe for Heritage Tomato Gazpacho from “The View from the Great Island.”
Minimalist Baker
Kale salad with a flavorful tahini dressing
Get the recipe for “Abundance Kale Salad with Savory Tahini Dressing” from Minimalist Baker.
sweet food
Pulled Chicken Guacamole Sliders with Grilled Corn Pico
Get the recipe for Pulled Chicken Guacamole Sliders with Grilled Corn Pico from How Sweet Eats.
