Summer is the time for some great dishes. Some are classics that we pull out from year to year but it is always nice to add to that list. I am excited to show you 45 Awesome Summer Recipes that we have dug up from some trusted sites! I have divided them into four categories for you, Meat, Seafood, Vegetarian and Dessert.
These great recipes will take you from mains, to sides, to salads, grilling and right to dessert! Dishes that you can enjoy all summer long!! If you need a potluck, or a recipe for a picnic there are also ones for you. Plus, easy weeknight meals and more. Let’s dive in!!
MEAT
Cheeseburger Burrito by Noshing With The Nolands
Easy Grilled Chicken Sausage and Pepper Kabobs by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
Herb Grilled Chicken w/ Fresh Corn Salsa by Life is but a Dish
Chicken Shish Kabob Recipe by Cake Whiz
Strawberry Salad with Chicken and Poppy Seed Dressing by Saving Room for Dessert
Asian Chicken Crunch Salad by Sugar Dish Me
Asian Steak Kabobs by Julie’s Eats and Treats
Italian Chopped Salad with Tortellini by Lemons for Lulu
Steak Stuffed Jalapenos by Call Me PMC
Wendy’s Copycat Bacon Portabella Mushroom Melt by Noshing With The Nolands
Orange Glazed BBQ Chicken Drumsticks by Frugal Mom Eh!
Beef Tenderloin with Tomato Butter Shrimp and Grilled Corn Relish by Cooking With Curls
SEAFOOD
Backyard Clambake on Your Grill by Noshing With The Nolands
Spicy Tuna Steak Burger with Wasabi Mayo by A Sassy Spoon
Grilled Shrimp Recipe with Roasted Garlic-Cilantro Sauce by The Mediterranean Dish
Shrimp Salad by The Blond Cook
Grilled Lemon Salmon Skewers by Yummy Healthy Easy
Stovetop Lobster Macaroni and Cheese by Noshing With The Nolands
Grilled Fish Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa by Joyful Healthy Eats
Greek Tuna Pasta Salad by Peas and Peonies
Coconut Curry Cerviche by Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
VEGETARIAN
Italian Roasted Tomatoes by Noshing With The Nolands
Chopped Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing by Peas and Crayons
Greek Orzo Summer Salad by Cooking on the Front Burner
Summer Squash Succotash by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Cucumber, Dill, Feta and Pistachio Salad by Spoonful of Flavor
Southwest Pasta Salad by NeighborFood
Caesar Macaroni Salad by Chocolate Moosey
Greek Village Salad by The Lemon Bowl
Kale Pesto Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato and Broccoli by The Roasted Root
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad (Paleo, Low Carb) by Wholesome Yum
Lemony Basil Orzo Pasta Salad by Unsophisticook
Skinny Taco Dip by The Creative Bite
DESSERT
Rhubarb Dream Bars by Noshing With The Nolands
No Bake Berry Cheesecake by Baked by an Introvert
Fresh Blackberry Ice Cream by Baked by an Introvert
Lemon Blueberry Trifle by Amanda’s Cookin’
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler by Noshing With The Nolands
Easiest Ever No Bake Ice Cream Cake Recipe by Unsophisticook
Watermelon Fruit Salad by Yummy Healthy Easy
Healthy 5 Minute Pistachio Rasberry Frozen Yogurt by Joyful Healthy Eats
Lemonade Pie with Sugar Cone Crust by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Lemon Sorbet by Recipe for Perfection
Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Pizza by Natural Girl Modern World
Pineapple & Melon Fruit Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing by Certified Pastry Aficionado
Comments & Reviews
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Summer is my favorite season and all of these recipes are perfect for summer! Can’t decide which one to make first… they all look amazing. Thanks for sharing my shrimp salad! 🙂
Sharon says
Yum! What a great list of summer eats! Thanks for including my fruit salad 🙂
Renee @ReneesKitchenAdventures says
What a great collection! A recipe for every day of summer! Thanks for including Renee’s Kitchen Adventures!
Deb A says
Thanks for including my Greek Orzo Salad…. now I’m super hungry too! Shared!
Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens says
My favourite would be the Chocolate Caramel Pizza!!!!!!! These are all gorgeous and another fabulous post Tara!
Jeanette says
This looks like a great list! I am have been trying to figure out more recipes that I can do over the summer and this is a great list that I can choose from!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
These are awesome recipes. I can’t wait to make all of them. I love to do it up when summer rolls around. Half the fun of the season is the food!
Sarah says
So many mouth watering options to choose from! I am going to try making the Asian Steak Kabobs for dinner on Friday night. They look like something that the whole family will love!
Amy says
My mouth is totally watering from all those tasty meals and dishes. I really love that strawberry salad, and those kabobs.
Maria Carbone says
I was loving every single one of these delicious recipes. I’m just going to have to start at the top of the list and work my way down until I’ve tried them all!
Jamie says
So many amazing recipes to pick from!! There are some foods that just taste better in the summer. We just got a new grill and some of these will be on my list to make soon.
Claudia Krusch says
I am always looking for new recipes to try. I will have to try all of these delicious looking recipes starting with the Strawberry Salad with Chicken and Poppy Seed Dressing.
Sinisa says
Great and delicious recipes. So hard to decide which I should make first
Dawn Lopez says
You had me right from the start with the Cheeseburger Burrito! There are so many great recipes here that I better get started tomorrow or I might run out of summer days to try them. 😉
Melanie says
I love the fresh fruit of summer! From fruit salads to scrumptious desserts, I want to add as many fruits as possible.
Nellie Blazina says
Wow! I literally want Everything on this post. They all look incredible. And Great photos by the way!!!
Hali says
These are all so great, love the photos as well! I’ve got some inspiration for some dishes to try this weekend. 🙂
Brianne says
Oh my gosh these are all great summer recipes! Summertime is the best for eating the freshest produce!
Autumn Reo says
Love ALL of these! Saving and sharing!
Jenn @ peas and crayons says
These totally rock! Pinning and sharing all over! Thanks for the awesome round-up!