It’s no secret that we love summertime cooking. From cold pastas, to gourmet grilling ideas, to pizzas topped with the best flavors of the season, there’s nothing quite like a fresh summer dish. The only problem is, we have too many great recipes to choose from! That’s why we created to “round-up” of 10 incredible dishes to cook this month. Your taste buds will thank us!
This recipe is kind of like when pasta salad meets a garden salad. Also known as perfection! Roasted broccolini and cherry tomatoes offer added texture and depth to the dish, and we serve it all atop a bed of fresh greens, making this one of the healthiest grain bowls you can get your hands on.
If there ever was a weeknight dream meal, this is it. Stop at the market for some good salami and cheese; add our favorite olives and fresh herbs; combine it with pasta and—presto! You’ve got dinner and leftovers for days.
Ready to mix things up on the grill this season? Try this spicy-sweet grilled pineapple. Featuring our tangy-rich Balsamic Glaze and heat from our signature Calabrian Chili Peppers, this backyard barbecue treat is sure to become a summertime tradition.
Recipe: Potato Salad with Tuna & Olives
Take ordinary potato salad to a new tier with this amazing combination of briny, tart olives & savory tuna for an Italian-style picnic favorite. Leave the mayo behind!
Olive oil, golden balsamic vinegar, caperberries and fresh herbs make a zesty topping that tastes great on any cut of meat. We love it on flank steak, but we don’t want to play favorites—try it on chicken, pork, or ribs!
Recipe: Gluten Free Noodles and Zoodles
Put a healthier spin on pasta night by combining zucchini noodles with gluten-free spaghetti. Topped with marinated chicken breasts, this tasty meal is chock full of vegetables and filling enough to satisfy appetites of all sizes.
Got a picnic on the calendar? Wow your pals with this Italian-style macaroni salad. Salty prosciutto, sweet green peas, juicy tomatoes and a creamy pesto Parmesan and basil dressing make this dish anything but ordinary.
Our food blogger partner Foodie Crush put together this unforgettable sheet pan pizza. With a thick, chewy crust and loads of toppings, this recipe will have you wishing every night was pizza night.
Recipe: Italian Bean Salad
Bring on the beans! We paired tasty legumes with some best-loved Mediterranean ingredients, like Marinated Artichoke Hearts and Calamata Olives, then dressed it all up with a tangy-sweet Golden Balsamic vinaigrette for a delicious, disappear-off-the-plate side dish.
Recipe: Chicken Pesto Pizza
This pizza is as simple to make as it is delicious thanks to our Traditional Basil Pesto. Top the pizza crust with a pesto mixture, add some toppings, cook it to perfection and you’re all done!