Summer Recipe Roundup
Memorial Weekend is the unofficial start of Summer and I wanted to put all our favorite warm weather recipes in one place. We have appetizers, condiments, salads, lunches, sides, mains, and sweets! Updated with all the things May 2021!
Appetizers
Whole 8 Layer Dip is perfect for all the parties or a snack board dinner! Whole30, Paleo, dairy free, vegan, gluten free, and option to make it low carb/Keto.
Nutty Fruit Dip is awesome to have on hand all summer for fruit, crunchies, and even vegetables, young and old love it! It’s Paleo, vegan, can be low carb/vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and options to make it nut free!
Traditional Deviled Eggs are a staple at our BBQs and they are Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, gluten free, dairy free, and kid approved
Strawberry Salsa is the perfect Summer appetizer, packed with berries and heat, you will want to dip chips, spoon it over salads, in a taco (salmon would be amazing), or over your favorite grilled protein. Its Whole30, Paleo, vegan, low carb/Keto, gluten free, dairy free, and a crowd pleaser
Melon and Prosciutto are so easy, only two ingredients and are the best during the summer with the sweet melon. Whole30, gluten free, dairy free, and everyone loves them,
Creamy Pesto Tortellini just highlight the fresh flavors of summer with sweet basil, juicy tomatoes, and a little pasta for it to come together in a bite everyone will reach for. These can be vegan, dairy free, or gluten free.
Shrimp Guacamole Cups are perfect for summer parties, so easy to prep, can be made gluten free, low carb, dairy free, and Whole30, these are fun for everyone.
Easy Tapenade is perfect for all the things, on bread, spread on a sandwich, or spooned over some fish or chicken. Just throw everything into a food processor and you have a vegan, Whole30, low carb, gluten free, dairy free favorite.
Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs take the plain old deviled egg and gives it some SPICE. These little babies are low carb, gluten free, and DELICIOUS.
Fruit Pizza Roll Ups are a healthy and easy version of the potluck fave, perfect for hot days, picnics, and snacks. Make them vegan, gluten free, or dairy free for all to enjoy!
Spicy Pimiento Cheese is a southern classic for a reason and you will need it for all the things this summer. Spread it to make epic grilled cheese, top crackers, and dip chips and veggies. It’s gluten free and low carb.
Condiments
Feta Salsa is easy, unexpected, and perfect for putting over a grilled steak, chicken, or a jazzed up burger. It’s low carb/keto, gluten free, and takes only a few minutes to stir together.
Fry Sauce will be your family’s new favorite, perfect for a special sauce on burgers, hot dogs, grilled potatoes, and of course fries. It is Whole30, vegan, dairy free, gluten free, low carb/keto, and your kids will beg for it, just like mine do!
Chili Avocado Ranch is a spin on the standby Ranch, with extra creaminess and a little kick. It is used in my Bacon, Avocado Slaw below but you will want to spoon it over salads, dip your fries, and drape it over proteins. It is Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and only uses one jar and an immersion blender
Salads
Mexican Shrimp Caesar Salad is a fun version of the classic salad we all know and love. It is low carb/keto and gluten free, and a definite crowd pleaser.
Asian Cabbage Salad will give you all that crunch you love, thew freshness you crave, and the flavors that will keep you coming back for more. Bonus, it is Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, gluten free, dairy free, and easily made nut free.
Corn Blueberry Salad, an unexpected and delicious salad everyone will love. It is gluten free, and options to make it dairy free and vegan.
Layered Picnic Salad is the ultimate Summer salad, you can prep it ahead, it it looks super pretty, and the dressing makes it downright addictive. Whole30, Paleo, low carb/Keto, gluten free, dairy free, and will convert any salad sceptic.
Edamame Salad is fresh, veggie salad that takes minutes to prep. It is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and packed with protein!
Hearts of Palm Salad is a Brazilian salad that is fresh and delicious. It is low carb, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and Whole30 so everyone will love it and you can use all those juicy tomatoes in season!
French Carrot Salad is a simple dish inspired by a trip to France many moons ago. It is also vegan, Whole30, low carb, dairy free, and gluten free so everyone can enjoy some.
BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad is a entrée salad the whole family will love. Perfect for summer and leftover grilled chicken and it is so easy to prepare, only minutes for dinner to be on the table. Gluten free, dairy free, and options for low carb, vegan, and Whole30.
Moroccan Spiced Salad is a plant-based protein packed salad that is just loaded with flavor. This will be your go-to salad for these hot days. You can prep it ahead to munch on all week, its vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. Plus options to make it nut free, whole30, and low carb.
Baba-Tabbouleh Salad is combining flavors of tabbouleh and baba ganoush and makes an epic salad. It is packed with plant-based protein, vegan, gluten free, dairy free and it is able to be made Whole30 and low carb.
White Bean Salad is super easy to whip up and takes advantage of those fresh tomatoes. It is vegan, gluten free, and dairy free if you leave off the parmesan.
Lunches
Taco Tuna Salad is a great prep ahead for lunches and light dinners, a different take on the plain tuna salad you grew up with. It also is Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, gluten free, dairy free, and makes an INCREDIBLE tuna melt.
Onion Ranch Chicken Salad is a cool chicken salad using my addictive Onion Ranch Seasoning, packed with chicken, peppers, celery, and red onion for a fresh and bright lunch or dinner. Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, gluten free, and dairy free
Cobb Salad Wraps are the perfect prep-ahead lunch to take on all your adventures this summer. Options to make them low carb, Whole30, gluten free, and dairy free.
Thanksgiving Turkey Salad Sandwiches give you all those flavors you love about the Fall but you can enjoy it when it is sweltering. Gluten free, dairy free, Whole30, and easily made vegan with swapping turkey for beans.
Strawberry Basil Chicken Salad is perfect for the summer, fresh flavors, seasonal, and a crowd pleaser. It is also gluten free, dairy free, Whole30, low carb, and delicious on bread, salad, lettuce wrap, or just spoonfuls.
Sides
Hawaiian Slaw is a refreshing slaw that the whole family will love with the crunch, sweetness, and is light for the summer heat. Put it as a side or top a burger or shredded pork sandwich. Whole30, Paleo, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and nut free.
Bacon Avocado Slaw is a fun take on a BLT with Avocado in a slaw the whole family will love. Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, gluten free, dairy free, and can be vegan!
Roasted Potato Salad is the perfect change up for a potato salad you didn’t know you needed, you can even grill the potatoes for a smoky take on this awesome dish. Whole30, Paleo, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and if you swap the potatoes for cauliflower, you have a gorgeous low carb/keto side.
Fresh Italian Pasta Salad is a switch from the heavy pasta salads to make something that I always get asked for the recipe. I give options to make it Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, dairy free, vegan, gluten free, and even a whole meal with protein ideas.
Rainbow Potato Salad is a family favorite and for good reason, packed with all the flavor and colors, it makes it family friendly. Whole30, Paleo, gluten free, dairy free, leave out the eggs for vegan, and it you use cauliflower in place of potatoes, it is low carb/keto.
Grilled Potato Rounds are a fun and easy way to grill your sides, just bake them a little before grilling and you have a smoky side everyone will love. Whole30, Paleo, vegan, gluten free, dairy free.
Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad has been a go-to for years, packed with flavor and surprisingly loved by kids. It is gluten free and all delicious
BBQ Slaw is the perfect and easy side for all your cookouts, only a handful of ingredients and it is loved by all. Whole30, Paleo, vegan, low carb/keto, gluten free, dairy free, and nut free.
Summer Veggie Saute is something I make almost every other week in the Summer, it is flavor packed and everyone will eat it. Plus the leftovers are great on salads or in tacos. Gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and swap the corn to make it Whole30 or low carb/keto.
Southwestern Slaw is so freaking delicious and the perfect pairing with all the grilled things this summer. Bring it to the potlucks, cookouts, and parties - its gluten free too!
Mains
Confetti Turkey Burgers are packed with vegetables and make sure you never have a dry turkey burger. The patties are Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, glute free, dairy free, so you can choose a bun, lettuce wrap, or even a salad for them!
Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs is the only way I will ever make ribs, truly fall off the bone and simply delicious. This recipe includes a Whole30 BBQ sauce, they are also gluten free, dairy free, and you can use a low carb BBQ sauce for them as well.
Summer Pesto and Sausage Kabobs are so good to grill, packed with flavor and the kids can help prep them. They are Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, gluten free, dairy free, and the sauce will be your new favorite.
Slow Cooker Coconut Basil Chicken is a favorite in the Summer because I dont have to heat the house up! It is fresh and light and I serve it with rice or cauliflower rice, snap peas for an easy dinner. Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, gluten free, dairy free, and you can even prep ahead to make it a dump dinner!
Summer Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect soup for when you really want a bowl of goodness (we all know we want soup sometimes, even when it is hot) it takes adventage of the beautiful summer produce. It is Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, gluten free, dairy free, and an option to swap the chicken for beans to make it vegan.
“Buttermilk” Chicken is a great picnic dinner, chicken is marinaded in a dairy free buttermilk overnight to make a juicy chicken everyone will love. Whole30, Paleo, Low carb/Keto, gluten free, and dairy free.
Steaks with Honey Butter and Peach Salsa is a fancy looking dinner that takes minimal effort, exactly what you want in the Summer. They are gltuen free, dairy free, and if you leave off the honey butter, they are Whole30.
Turkey Club Burgers are inspired by the classic sandwhich and the patties are packed with bacon for incredible flavor. They are Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, gluten free, and dairy free.
Chili Burgers is an idea born in the Summer, craving the flavors of a big bowl of chili but too hot to have it, so I put all those flavors in a burger patty. They are Whole30, Paleo, low carb/Keto, gluten free, dairy free, and you can use plant-based meat for a vegan patty.
Grilled Citrus Chicken is an easy and fresh way to grill your chicken with a lemon, lime, and orange marinade to give a punch of flavor. Whole30, Paleo, low carb/keto, gluten free, and dairy free.
Kids Snack Board Dinner will save you this summer, just throw it out and let your little savages graze because you know they just want snack after snack. Easy to customize to be vegan, gluten free, dairy free, low carb, and even Whole30.
Mahi Mahi with Avocado Salsa is simple and delicious, perfect for summer nights, you can grill the fish and prep the salsa in minutes and you are going to want a bunch more to dip some chips in. This is gluten free, dairy free, low carb, Whole30 and the salsa is vegan so just spoon it over some grilled tofu for a plant-based meal you will love.
Instant Pot Texas Brisket is perfect for the summer, because tacos are always a good idea and this doesn’t heat up your house! Dairy free, gluten free, low carb, Whole30.
Shrimp Boil Chowder brings those summer flavors to a bowl because sometimes you need some soup! This is dairy free, Whole30, gluten free, and you can leave out the potatoes for a low carb option.
Sweet Endings
Banana Ice Cream Pie is a hot weather take on the Southern classic. You can make it dairy free, gluten free, or vegan, whatever you like!
No-Bake S’mores Clusters take the quintessential flavors of Summer in a cluster everyone will love and you want to keep them cool in the fridge for a chilled treat!
THE Chocolate Chip Cookies are good anytme of the year but you can grab a couple of these and put some ice cream to make the ultimate ice cream sandwich!
Buttermilk Pound Cake is a light and fresh cake that you can serve with all that in season fruit along with a dollop of whipped cream for sweet end to any meal.
Star Spangled Trifle is as easy or from scratch as you want it, layers of pound cake, fruit, and whipped cream make a patriotic dessert the whole family will love.
Elvis Bites are the perfect little, cool, treat you can have in your freezer all Summer long. The King knew what he was doing with these flavors.
Easy Ice Cream Pie is a fun way to mix desset up with all your favorites, you can choose the cookie crust, ice cream flavors, and toppings to make it your own. This one shows an allergy friendly dessert that is vegan, dairy free, and gluten free.
Slutty Sundaes are so delicious and easy, you will totally love these during those ice cream nights! You can make them dairy free, vegan, or gluten free if you grab the right stuff too!
Breckenridge Trail Mix will fuel you and your family for all the adventures this summer. The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy. It is vegan, gluten free, and dairy free too.
Start the Day!
Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Bake is really a breakfast item but is so good that you will want it for a sweet treat. Gluten free, dairy free, and an option to make it vegan.
Frozen Yogurt Cups are awesome to have in your freezer for those super hot days, either a breakfast or the perfect snack! Easy to customize and make with kids too, these can be vegan, dairy free, and gluten free!
BLT Egg Bites celebrate the summer produce and these are so good for prepping ahead to not think about breakfasts. They are gluten free, low carb and easily made dairy free, vegetarian, or Whole30
Green Eggs and Ham Sandwiches are perfect to prep ahead and have in the freezer. They have the greens mixed into the eggs for a balanced breakfast that will keep you full and satisfied. Dairy free, gluten free, and low carb options.
Drinks
Spiked Italian Sodas are a childhood favorite but made for adults.
Strawberry Rose Lemonade is super refreshing and you will be obsessed with the strawberry lemonade.
Dreamsicle is the adult version of a creamsicle and you are going to want these all summer long.
Summer Crush is a watermelon slushy that just hits the spot.
Pineapple Refresher pairs citrus and pineapple for a bubbly and strong drink.
