It’s time for a little round-up of the BEST variety– summer recipes I am living for these days.

Ones made with all the fresh produce, simple ingredients, quick prep. Because we have other things to do right now than spend all evening in the kitchen. Like soak up slower times in the sun and sink our toes in the grass.

These are 30 of my tried-and-true, go-to summer bevvies (mocktail versions, smoothies and boozy ones alike), salads, apps, sides and main dishes that we love around here. If you’re looking for simple, whole, healthy eats to celebrate these sunnier days– here you have it.

Dig in, sister. And happy summer to you!

BEVVIES

Honeydew Mint Green Smoothie

Watermelon Frose

The Coconut-Chocolate Green Summer Slushee

Cilantro Lemonade (no sugar)

Blackberry Shrub (for mocktails & healthier cocktails)

Cucumber Basil Gin & Tonic’s (or mocktails)

Juicy Ombre Ice Cubes 

SIDES / SALADS / APPS

The Green Bean Dream

The Watermelon Cucumber Gazpacho

Jicama Watermelon Salad with Mint, Feta + Balsamic

Summer Picnic Poblano Salad

The Real Greek Salad

Salmon Nicoise Salad with Daily Basil Dressing

The Summer Cabbage Slaw

The Baja Chopped Caesar Salad

The Herbacious Babe Salad Dressing

The Cobb Wedge Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

Ultimate Farmers Market Salad

Apple Fennel + Grapefruit Salad with Mint Poppyseed Dressing

Peach Avocado Basil + Pistachio Salad

MAIN DISHES

Coconut Corn Chowder

Pesto Chicken Veggie Bake

Summer Berry + Fruit Crumble (for breakfast)

Maple Hot Grilled Chicken with Grilled Peaches

Quinoa Stuffed Baked Tomatoes

Grapefruit + Crab Stuffed Avocados

Cilantro Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers

Grilled Fish Taco Lettuce Wraps

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