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    83 Cool And Easy Summer Recipes You Can Make

    From pasta salads to peach-laden treats, we've got 'em all.

    Summer is fast approaching, and that means it's time to whip out those grills and blenders, stir up those shakes, and assemble a task force of the best recipes to beat that sweltering summer heat.

    1. Strawberry Banana Popsicles

    strawberry banana popsicles

    2. Halloumi Salad with Peaches, Cherries, and Arugula

    halloumi salad with peaches, cherries, and arugula

    3. Easiest Shortcut Sangria

    sangria being made

    4. Heirloom Tomato Toast

    Toast topped with multi-colored tomatoes.

    5. Hawaiian Poke Bowl With Spicy Aioli

    A poke bowl with tuna, cucumber, edamame, seaweed salad, avocado, and spicy mayo.

    6. Shrimp Louie Salad

    Shrimp Louie salad with hard boiled egg, tomato, lettuce, and dressing.

    7. Whipped Ricotta Toast with Lemon Thyme Honey

    Two toasts topped with ricotta, prosciutto, and honey drizzle.

    8. Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

    Shrimp ceviche salad with avocado, tomato, and onions.

    9. Orzo Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad

    10. Vegan Sushi Spring Rolls

    11. Shrimp and Crab Seafood Rolls

    Crab and shrimp rolls with potato chips.

    12. Watermelon Arugula Salad

    A salad with arugula, watermelon, and feta cheese.

    13. 10-Minute Blender Gazpacho Soup

    14. Crab Salad Stuffed Avocados

    Avocado stuffed with crab salad.

    15. Cilantro Lime Crab Tacos

    16. Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Sriracha Wings

    A slow cooker full of honey Sriracha garlic chicken wings.

    17. Slow Cooker BBQ Baked Beans

    18. Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken

    19. Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn

    A wooden spoon taking a scoop of Mexican street corn

    21. Instant Pot Caesar Chicken Sandwiches

    Chicken caesar sliders.

    23. Lemon Pasta With Shrimp, Corn, Peppers, Tomato, and Basil

    A bowl of spaghetti with corn, cherry tomatoes, shrimp, and torn basil.

    24. Crispy Baked Fish Tacos

    25. Air Fryer Crispy Fish Sandwiches

    A bun filled with a crispy fish fillet and fries on the side.

    27. Grilled Moroccan Chicken Skewers

    28. Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad With Peanut Sauce

    A bowl of rice noodles topped with lots of veggies like cucumbers, radish, cabbage, pepper, carrots, and more.

    29. BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

    30. Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes

    31. Easy Steak Fajitas

    Fajitas served family style with bowls of cheese, guacamole, tortillas, and a big plate of grilled steak with peppers and onions.

    32. Chicken and Seafood Paella

    33. Skillet Balsamic Peach Pork Chops

    34. Lemon Pepper Sheet Pan Salmon

    35. Chicken Taco Pinwheel Sandwiches

    36. Fresh Summer Corn Salad

    37. Mediterranean Farro Salad

    38. Kale Pesto Pasta Salad

    39. Summer Rolls With Peanut Dipping Sauce

    40. Antipasto Skewers

    veggies and meats on skewers

    41. Strawberry Shortcake Ice Box Cake

    42. Lemon Cheesecake Mousse Parfaits

    43. Coconut Cream Trifle

    44. No Bake Cheesecake

    cheesecake with slices cut out

    45. Ramen Noodle Salad

    46. BLT Pasta Salad With Avocado

    47. Mexican Street Corn Off The Cob

    A corn salad with Cotija cheese, green onions, and cayenne pepper in a creamy dressing.

    48. Chicken Yakitori

    49. Pesto Chicken Pull-Apart Sliders

    Half a dozen cheesy chicken sliders on Hawaiian rolls topped with pesto.

    50. Grilled Pizza

    51. Fish Tacos With Garlic Lime Crema

    52. Peach, Corn, and Mozzarella Bruschetta

    53. Southwestern Black Bean Veggie Burgers

    54. Italian Pepperoni Roll-Ups

    Pinwheel sandwiches filled with pepperoni, peppers, mozzarella, and cream cheese.

    55. Grilled Hawaiian-Inspired Pork Chops

    Barbecued pork chops in a sweet barbecue glaze with a grilled pineapple ring on top.

    56. Shrimp Rolls

    A hot dog roll filled with shrimp tossed in a mayo-based dressing with chives and potato salad on the side.

    57. Black Bean Succotash

    bowl of black beans and veggies

    58. Spicy White Bean & Sweet Corn Gazpacho

    bowl of soup

    59. Raw Carrot Pasta With Ginger-Lime Peanut Sauce

    60. Southwest Vegan Pasta

    61. Vegan Sandwich

    open faced sandwich

    62. Vegan Meatball Banh Mi

    the sandwich

    63. Mango Salsa With Lemon-Lime Vinaigrette

    64. Lemon Garlic Pasta

    65. Vegan Blueberry Muffins

    66. Gem Wedge Salad With Homemade Herb Dressing

    67. Goat Cheese Frittata With Fresh Arugula

    68. No-Cook Caprese Pasta Salad

    69. 20-Minute Low Carb Cajun Shrimp & Veggie Skillet

    70. Salty-Sweet Watermelon With Cotija, Chili Powder, and Lime

    71. Family-Style Sheet Pan Taco Night

    72. Crispy Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan

    73. Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sliders