5 Summer Recipes

Summertime is the perfect opportunity to enjoy all of the delicious fruits and vegetables that are in season. Here are five easy recipes that will help you make the most of summer produce. Check out these summer recipes!

1. Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad

This salad is easy to throw together and can be made ahead of time. It’s the perfect dish for a summer BBQ or potluck.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of peaches, pitted and sliced
• 1 ball of burrata cheese
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of honey -1 tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, and olive oil.
3. Season the peach slices with salt and pepper, then brush with the balsamic vinegar mixture.
4. Grill the peaches for about 2 minutes per side, or until they’re slightly charred.
5. To assemble the salad, place the grilled peaches, burrata, and red onion on a platter.
6. Drizzle with the remaining balsamic vinegar mixture and season with salt and pepper.

2. Summer Squash and Corn Fritters

These fritters are a great way to use up summer squash. They’re perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shredded summer squash
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded squash, corn, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and olive oil. Add this to the squash mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil to the pan and drop the batter by the tablespoon into the hot oil.
4. Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

3. Tomato and Basil Stacked Sandwiches

These sandwiches are a fun twist on the classic Caprese salad. They’re perfect for a picnic or quick lunch.

Ingredients:

• 4 slices of bread
• 2-3 tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Slice the bread into thin slices.
3. Slice the tomatoes into thin slices.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the mozzarella cheese, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
5. To assemble the sandwiches, start with a slice of bread. Top with a few slices of tomato, followed by a tablespoon or two of the cheese mixture. Top with another slice of bread.
6. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.
7. Serve immediately.

4. Grilled Vegetable Skewers

These skewers are a great way to use up summer vegetables. They’re perfect for a summer BBQ or potluck.  Grills

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound summer squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 pound corn, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine squash, corn, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
3. Add egg mixture to squash mixture, stirring until well combined.
4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
5. Scoop 1/4 cup batter into skillet for each fritter.
6. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

5. Ceviche

This Latin American seafood dish is typically made with raw fish that is “cooked” in citrus juice.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh fish (such as halibut, salmon, or sea bass), diced
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. In a large glass or ceramic bowl, combine fish, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, cilantro, jalapeño, and salt.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours.
3. Drain before serving.

We sure do hope you try and enjoy these summer recipes!