🌞12 Recipes for Fresh Summer Salads & Sizzling Grills🔥

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The sun’s out, the grill’s hot, and the table’s waiting for a feast! These fresh and easy recipes are made for long summer nights and hungry crowds – mix and match them to create a meal that’s just as relaxed as it is delicious.

Greek Chickpea Salad

greek chick pea salad in a white bowl with cucumbers and tomatoes on a chopping board.

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Crunchy veggies, protein-packed chickpeas, and a lemony dressing make this bright salad a star on any table. It’s hearty enough to be a main but light enough to sit alongside the grill’s best.
Recipe: Greek Chickpea Salad

Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers (with Peanut Sauce)

grilled chicken satay on a platter with peanut sauce and limes

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Juicy, perfectly charred skewers that are fun to eat and even better to dip. This peanut sauce is so good, you’ll want to put it on everything.
Recipe: Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers (with Peanut Sauce)

Caprese Orzo Salad

Side view of orzo salad in a white bowl with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil.

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Fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and orzo pasta with a bright balsamic drizzle. It’s a total summer classic – fancy enough for guests but easy enough for everyday.
Recipe: Caprese Orzo Salad

Best Homemade Beef Burgers (5 Ingredients!)

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Sometimes, you just need a juicy, no-fuss burger. These come together with only five ingredients, but they’re loaded with flavor.
Recipe: Best Homemade Beef Burgers (5 Ingredients!)

Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

arugula salad in a bowl with lemon on the side

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Peppery arugula and a zingy dressing that’s bright and refreshing. It’s a simple green salad that plays well with anything off the grill.
Recipe: Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

The Best Steak Sandwich Recipe, Ever

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Tender steak, melty cheese, and crisp bread – this sandwich is a total showstopper. It’s the kind of meal that feels a little extra without the extra effort.
Recipe: The Best Steak Sandwich Recipe, Ever

Potato Salad with Bacon, Arugula and Parmesan

A close-up of a bowl filled with potato salad, featuring halved potatoes, arugula, bacon, shaved cheese, and creamy dressing.

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Tiny buttery potatoes, peppery arugula, salty bacon, and creamy parmesan make this extra special potato salad recipe out of this WORLD.
Recipe: Potato Salad

Grilled Vegetable Skewers (Kabobs) with Pesto Sauce

vegetable kabobs on a bed of orzo on a white plate

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Bright, colorful veggies that are smoky from the grill and finished with herby pesto. They’re as pretty as they are tasty.
Recipe: Grilled Vegetable Skewers (Kabobs) with Pesto Sauce

Tuna Pasta Salad

tuna pasta salad in a wooden bowl.

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Cool, creamy, and packed with protein. It’s easy to prep ahead and makes the perfect side to juicy grilled meats.
Recipe: Tuna Pasta Salad

Grilled Zucchini with Lime

grilled zucchini on a chopping board.

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Simple, smoky zucchini slices with a zesty lime finish. They’re great on their own or tucked into wraps and sandwiches.
Recipe: Grilled Zucchini with Lime

Italian Stuffed Chicken Roll Ups

chicken roll ups on a white plate with sides
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Chicken rolled up with cheese and herbs, then grilled to juicy perfection. They’re pretty enough for a party but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
Recipe: Italian Stuffed Chicken Roll Ups

Garden Salad

A garden salad with fresh vegetables and crispy croutons.

Fresh, crunchy, and endlessly customizable. It’s the ultimate back-pocket salad to fill out your summer spread.
Recipe: Garden Salad

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About Kylee Ayotte

I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee

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