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Summer plans are still a bit wonky this year, so you may not always know exactly how many people you’ll be hosting on any given weekend – if any at all. For these occasions, we’ve rounded up a list of fresh, summery, low-maintenance dishes that can either be served as part of a larger menu or solo for a quiet night in.
If you want to light up your grill, maybe you’d like some grilled corn with Sriracha aioli or a grilled Caesar salad. If you’re more in the mood for a DIY salad bar, there’s a host of marinated and composed salads waiting for you below. And if you don’t feel like cooking at all, a magnificent summer cheese board is calling your name.
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Next time you’re wondering what to make, this list will be your best friend.
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Cobb Salad With Jerk Shrimp
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Grandbaby Cakes
Get the recipe for Cobb Salad with Jerk Shrimp from Grandbaby Cakes.
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Grilled Corn With Sriracha Aioli
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Minimalist Baker
Get the recipe for Grilled Corn with Sriracha Aioli from Minimalist Baker.
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Greek Chickpea Salad
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All The Healthy Things
Get the recipe for Greek Chickpea Salad from All The Healthy Things.
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Grilled Veggie Skewers With Chimichurri Sauce
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Minimalist Baker
Get the recipe for Grilled Veggie Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce from Minimalist Baker.
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Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
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All The Healthy Things
Get the recipe for Bacon Ranch Potato Salad from All The Healthy Things.
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Tuscan Summer Stone Fruit, Tomato And Burrata Panzanella Salad
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Half-Baked Harvest
Get the recipe for Tuscan Summer Stone Fruit, Tomato and Burrata Panzanella Salad from Half-Baked Harvest.
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Cucumber And Green Grape Gazpacho
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Alexandra's Kitchen
Get the recipe for Cucumber and Green Grape Gazpacho from Alexandra's Kitchen.
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Summer Shrimp Zoodle Bowls
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How Sweet It Is
Get the recipe for Summer Shrimp Zoodle Bowls from How Sweet Eats.
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Quin's Perfect Guacamole Recipe
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Butter Be Ready
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Grilled Romaine Salad With Herbed White Beans
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Minmalist Baker
Get the recipe for Grilled Romaine Salad with Herbed White Beans from Minimalist Baker.
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Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Burrito Bowls
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All The Healthy Things
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Burrito Bowls from All The Healthy Things.
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Summer Corn And Cotija Cheese Dip
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Minimalist Baker
Get the recipe for Summer Corn and Cotija Cheese Dip from Minimalist Baker.
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Marinated Beef Kebabs With Broccoli
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I Heart Umami
Get the recipe for Marinated Beef Kebabs with Broccoli from I Heart Umami.
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Charred Baby Bell Peppers With Burrata
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Half-Baked Harvest
Get the recipe for Charred Baby Bell Peppers with Burrata from Half-Baked Harvest.
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Mustard Green Cherry Salad With Tahini Dressing
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Minimalist Baker
Get the recipe for Mustard Green Cherry Salad with Tahini Dressing from Minimalist Baker.
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Grilled Shrimp And Orzo Salad
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All The Healthy Things
Get the recipe for Grilled Shrimp and Orzo Salad from All The Healthy Things.
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Low Country Shrimp Boil
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The View from Great Island
Get the recipe for Low Country Shrimp Boil from The View from Great Island.
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Summer Melon Couscous Salad With Avocado, Grapes And Mint
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Foodie Crush
Get the recipe for Summer Melon Couscous Salad with Avocado, Grapes and Mint from Foodie Crush.
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Chickpea Shawarma Dip
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Minimalist Baker
Get the recipe for Chickpea Shawarma Dip from Minimalist Baker.
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Lemon And Herb White Bean Dip
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Minimalist Baker
Get the recipe for Lemon and Herb White Bean Dip from Minimalist Baker.
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Summer Harvest Veggie And Avocado Quinoa Bowl
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Half-Baked Harvest
Get the recipe for Summer Harvest Veggie and Avocado Quinoa Bowl from Half-Baked Harvest.
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Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
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The View from Great Island
Get the recipe for Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho from The View from Great Island.
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Abundance Kale Salad With Savory Tahini Dressing
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Minimalist Baker
Get the recipe for Abundance Kale Salad with Savory Tahini Dressing from Minimalist Baker.
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Pulled Chicken Guacamole Sliders With Grilled Corn Pico
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How Sweet Eats
Get the recipe for Pulled Chicken Guacamole Sliders with Grilled Corn Pico from How Sweet Eats.