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