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Over 20 Refreshing Summer Recipes

Summer is not complete without food. This is why I have compiled delicious Summer Recipes you can enjoy while having a good time with your loved ones. From salads to the tastiest meat recipes, there is something for you. Let’s delve into these meals!

Summer Recipes

Summer is here! It is time to go out and have fun with family and friends. It is the season for picnics, potlucks, and get-togethers with your loved ones. This is the time to gather with your family to play games, organize movie dates, and just generally spend time together doing new things or having new experiences. 

1. SummerTime Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Flavorsome, delicious, and perfect for summer, you don’t want to miss out on trying this tomato mozzarella salad. I love this recipe so much because of how much it packs flavor. It is also quite easy to make if you don’t want a meal that’s time-consuming. 

2. Classic Summer Tomato Cucumber Salad

This is an extremely simple and easy to make Greek salad. It is tasty and does the job when you need to get your veggies in. It also pairs well with many meals. 

3. Easy Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe

What is summer without grilled corn? It’s a delicious treat that everyone loves. Perfect for backyard picnics and gatherings with family and friends. Try grilled corn this summer. 

4. Suya – The Nigerian Kebab

Summer and Suya go hand in hand. On humid summer nights, the irresistible and fingerlicking flavors of Suya is what you should try. Pair with a bottle of chilled zobo and you are good to go. 

5. How To Make Amazing Fruit Salad

Fruit Salad is amazing as a summer recipe to try out. It is a classic picnic delicacy and perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends. Use my recipe to put together the yummiest  and healthiest fruit salad.

6. Healthy Roasted Vegetables:

What is summer without roasted veggies? They are easily customizable and roasting your veggies helps you to get the most out of them. Roasted vegetables can also be served as a light lunch or dinner or as part of a larger meal. This delicious and healthy side dish can be served with various main dishes.

7. Fall Off the Bone BBQ Beef Ribs – Grilled Ribs Recipe: While this can be tough to make, it is a perfect summertime meal. If you have casual gatherings with friends, you can impress them with this grilled ribs recipe. Don’t fret though, my recipe will hold your hand each step of the way!

8. Baked Sweet Potato – Oven And Air Fryer:

Baked potatoes are always a good choice, whether baked in the oven or an airfryer. If you want a classic summertime meal, then try this out. You can enjoy it for breakfast or a quick dinner meal. 

9. Easy Healthy Salmon Salad Recipe

Salmon salad features a rich, spicy, and flavorful pan-seared salmon layered on a bed of fresh and crunchy textured salad.it is super tasty and flavor packed. If you are looking for a recipe to hook someone to Salmon, this is it!

10. Easy Sauteed Skillet Green Beans and Bacon: 

The perfect summer combo! This is super easy to put together. On summer nights when you just want to have something quick, tasty and healthy, sautéed green beans and bacon is the recipe to try. 

11. Easy Homemade Coleslaw Recipe: Coleslaw is that side dish other side dishes look up to, haha! I love coleslaw and the fact that it goes well with so many dishes just makes it the perfect summer side. Make the perfect, creamy coleslaw at home with my recipe today. 

12. Corn on the Cob: Boiled corn is a favorite. Not only is it yummy, it is also healthy and filling. Slather butter on your boiled corn and see how delicious it would be in your mouth. 

13. Bright, Punchy, Dijon Deviled Eggs: Deviled Eggs are creamy, tangy and tasty. If you are looking to try something unique and different this summertime, Deviled eggs is a perfect meal to put together. 

14. Classic Creamy Potato salad: Creamy Potato Salad will always have A1 in my books. It is such a versatile meal that can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere. This makes it perfect as a summer meal choice. Pair with juicy baked chicken drumsticks. 

15. Jerk Chicken Wings: This is spicy and sweet with a subtle earthy flavor. This distinct flavor makes the Jerk a meal that cannot be compared to any other. Make this for a warm summer getaway with family and taste how delicious it is. 

16. Black Eyed Peas Salad with simple vinaigrette dressing: This is inexpensive, easy to put together, loaded with vegetables and super healthy. This is one salad I urge you to try out if you want something healthy and tasty to take to your potluck. It is very freezer friendly too. 

17. Quick and Easy Tomato Salad: 

If you have been looking for a simple, light and easy to make salad, don’t look too far. This Tomato salad recipe is all you need! The combination of red and yellow tomatoes with onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, salt, pepper, and lemon dressing is perfect and flavorful. 

18. Avocado Chimichurri Chicken Salad: 

This is the definition of healthy and easy. Needs little prep time and a small amount of cooking. This is perfect for a summertime dinner with family. 

19. Kachumbari

Kachumbari is a simple, light, and easy-to-make east African salad. It is made with onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, salt, pepper, and lemon dressing which gives it the needed kick. For such a simple recipe, it is loaded with flavor. 

20. Easy Homemade Chicken Club Sandwich Recipe

This meal is a summertime breakfast made easy. Quick, tasty and filling, this chicken club sandwich is one you need to try this summer. 

21. The Classic Nigerian Salad: 

Nigerian Salad is a whole super meal. It is colorful, nutrient-dense, very filling and tasty. It is a versatile meal that can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, something to snack on or even as a full meal. It’s a people’s favorite. 

22. Delicious Make-Ahead 7 Layer Salad

This meal is nothing but nutrients on a plate. It is quick and perfect for a busy summer morning or a relaxing gathering. If your family and friends are people who enjoy salads, this would definitely wow them.

23. Nyama Choma: 

Spice your summer meals up with this delicious and filling East African grilled meat called Nyama Choma. It is a special meal that can be enjoyed with family and friends. It is flavorful and made with a mix of spices. 

Refreshing Summer Recipes

  1. Summertime Tomato Mozzarella Salad
  2. Classic Summer Tomato Cucumber Salad
  3. Easy Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe
  4. Suya – The Nigerian Kebab
  5. How To Make Amazing Fruit Salad
  6. Healthy Roasted Vegetables
  7. Fall Off the Bone BBQ Beef Ribs – Grilled Ribs Recipe
  8. Baked Sweet Potato – Oven And Air Fryer
  9. Easy Healthy Salmon Salad Recipe
  10. Easy Sauteed Skillet Green Beans and Bacon
  11. Amazing Fruit Salad
  12. Easy Homemade Coleslaw Recipe
  13. Corn on the Cob
  14. Bright, Punchy, Dijon Deviled Eggs
  15. Easy Sauteed Skillet Green Beans and Bacon
  16. Classic Creamy Potato Salad – Potluck Delight
  17. Jerk Chicken Wings Recipe
  18. Classic Summer Tomato Cucumber Salad
  19. Black Eyed Peas Salad with simple vinaigrette dressing
  20. Quick and Easy Tomato Salad
  21. Avocado Chimichurri Chicken Salad
  22. Kachumbari – Onions, tomatoes, and cucumber salad
  23. Easy Healthy Salmon Salad Recipe
  24. Easy Homemade Chicken Club Sandwich Recipe
  25. The classic Nigerian Salad
  26. Delicious Make-Ahead 7 Layer Salad
  27. Nyama Choma

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