Easy Summer Recipes

for Your Next Picnic

Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

This salad features pasta tossed with smoked mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and a simple olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing.

Greek Yogurt Onion Dip

The caramelized onions in this recipe add a sweet, rich depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with the tangy Greek yogurt.

Cold Cucumber Soup

This chilled soup combines cucumbers, garlic, dill, and yogurt, offering a cool and creamy texture with a hint of tanginess. It’s so flavorful and soothing.

Grilled Chicken Wings

They’re seasoned with a tasty dry rub of rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. They’re grilled until crispy on the outside but stay tender and juicy inside.

Pork Stir Fry

In this recipe, tender pork strips are stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and a savory Mongolian sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.

Bacon Wrapped Grilled Shrimp

In this seafood dish, the shrimp are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then wrapped in crispy bacon and grilled to perfection.

Slow Cooker Chicken & Pasta Casserole

This dish includes tender chicken, pasta, tomatoes, and a creamy cheese sauce, all cooked to perfection in the slow cooker.

Mango, Avocado and Black Bean Salad

This one pairs mangoes with avocados, corn, black beans, red bell peppers, and a lime-cilantro dressing. You will want to enjoy it over and over again.

Fresh Peach and Cherry Cobbler

Savor the sweetness of summer with this peach and cherry cobbler. It’s a warm and comforting treat with juicy peaches, cherries, and a buttery, crumbly topping.

Caprese Grilled Asparagus and Lentils

This recipe features grilled asparagus, lentils, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a tasty balsamic glaze.