Summertime Recipes
In the summertime, we tend to crave lighter meals. Produce is more at hand at this time of year, and we can easily make a meal out of fruits and vegetables at our house. Sandwich and salad meals are a big hit too! Summertime is a good time to find light and easy recipes that get the cook out of the kitchen in a flash. Here are a few simple recipes for that light summer menu.
7 Layer Salad
Layer in a large bowl:
- 1 small head Lettuce
- 1 Cucumber, chopped
- Green Onion (optional)
- 1 can Very Young Garden Peas, drained
- Mayonnaise, enough to cover the peas
- Parmesan Cheese
- Bacon Bits
Note: It's even better after it sits in the frig overnight.
Chicken Caesar Pizza
- 1 prepared pizza dough or canned refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken breast
- Cardini's Caesar Dressing
- Parmesan Cheese
Spread dough out on a cookie sheet. Spoon dressing over dough. Top with chicken and cheese. Bake at 400 for about 12-15 minute. (Or follow directions on canned dough)
Simple Fresh Fruit Salad
- Cantaloupe
- Strawberries
- Grapes, Red and Green
- Pineapple
Simply cut the fruit into bites size chunks and toss. I used canned pineapple and use part of the juice as a sauce for the salad. If you use apple or a fruit that might brown, quickly toss in the pineapple juice after slicing.
Are you feeling Summery too Lynn!!! How Great is that!! Love the light & bright flavors!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laurie! Yes with this summer time weather I've been feeling all summery! :-)
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