"Ah, summertime. Though you have to feed yourself year-round, there’s something about the changing of the seasons that can give you that fresh burst of inspiration and make what’s often a chore into something that’s — dare I say it — exciting.
The weather’s getting warmer, which means cooking and eating outdoors are now real, solid options, and meandering through the aisles at the Farmer’s Market means your kitchen is fully stocked with all sorts of seasonal treats. But even with all of the inspiration all around you, it can be sort of overwhelming to figure out what, exactly, to make. Luckily, the internet is absolutely chock full of summery recipe inspiration to take you from early June, right on through Labor Day.
Fire up the grill, move your meal outside, and welcome summer back once again.
1. Summer Chipotle Chicken Cobb Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
Source: Pinch of Yum
2. Weeknight Saucy Pineapple BBQ Chicken Bowls
Source: Half Baked Harvest
3. Caprese Zucchini Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Source: The Real Food Dietitians
4. Super Quick Avocado Shrimp Salad
Source: Pinch of Yum
5. Grilled Chicken Kebab Bowls
Source: I Will Not Eat Oysters
6. Chickpea Shawarma Wraps
Source: Love & Lemons
7. Pineapple Pork Hawaiian Burgers
Source: Budget Bytes
8. Spicy Mango, Black Bean & Avocado Tacos
Source: Love & Lemons
9. Grilled Chicken & Peach Saltimbocca Skewers
Source: Host the Toast
10. Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado Gremolata
Source: Cotter Crunch
11. Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
12. Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
13. Rainbow Spring Rolls with Papaya Noodles & Spicy Peanut Sauce
Source: Root + Revel
14. Grilled Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Kabobs
Source: The Toasted Pine Nut
15. Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Source: Ambitious Kitchen