Summer food is where it’s at, don’t you agree? I love the fresh flavors of summer!

Whether you’re firing up the grill, heading to a potluck, or just soaking up the sun in your own backyard, this roundup of tried-and-true summer recipes has everything you need for the months ahead.

From fresh salads and juicy burgers (those jalapeño cheddar turkey burgers are SOMETHING ELSE) to refreshing desserts and icy drinks, these are the recipes that make summer holidays and BBQs extra delicious. Plus, it’s so much fun to share really good food with others!

40+ Best Recipes for Summer!

alt=" "

Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken {My Go-To Grilled Chicken Recipe}
Grilled hawaiian chicken on plate with grilled pineapple and rice.

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken
jalapeno cheddar turkey burger with guacamole, tomato, and lettuce on white plate

Jalapeño Cheddar Turkey Burgers
alt=""

Grilled Honey & Ginger Marinated Flank Steak
alt=""

Tender Grilled Pork Chops
Sliced grilled chicken breast with rice and fresh limes on gray plate.

Grilled Lime Coconut Chicken with Coconut Rice
alt=""

Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers with Yogurt-Hummus Sauce
alt=""

Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs with Simple Tzatziki Sauce
Teriyaki turkey burgers with grilled pineapple, lettuce, and soft bun.

Teriyaki Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple
Grilled chicken breasts topped with pico de gallo on a white plate with a bowl of chopped bacon and a half of a lime behind the chicken.

Monterey Chicken with Pico de Gallo {Chili’s Copycat}
top down view of grilled teriyaki chicken in white bowl with rice and pineapple

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken {Homemade Teriyaki Sauce}
fork taking piece of rosemary ranch chicken on white plate with rosemary and potatoes

Grilled Rosemary Ranch Chicken
alt=""

Classic Grilled Burgers
alt=""

Grilled Lemon Chicken Wraps with Spicy Garlic Sauce
alt=""

Balsamic Beef {or Chicken} Kebabs
alt=""

Best Italian Pasta Salad {With Quick Homemade Italian Dressing}
Close up view of Greek pasta salad.

Greek Pasta Salad
White bowl filled with Mexican street corn salad, topped with cilantro and lime.

Mexican Street Corn Salad
alt=" "

Summer Corn Salad
Cowboy caviar dip in white bowl.

Easy Cowboy Caviar Dip {a.k.a. Shrapnel Dip}
Veggie dip in small glass bowl surrounded by vegetables on white tray.

The Best Veggie Dip on the Planet {Good for Chips, Too!}
Creamy cheesy bacon dip on piece of celery.

Bacon Jalapeño Popper Dip
Tri-color pasta salad on white platter.

Tri-Color Pasta Salad
white serving bowl filled with salad ingredients for loaded fresh basil couscous green salad

Loaded Fresh Basil and Sweet Corn Couscous Green Salad
Top down view of a white bowl filled with diced chicken, diced avocado, chunks of fresh corn, and bacon bits.

Avocado Chicken Salad
Top down view of grilled chicken orzo salad in white serving bowl.

Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Orzo Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Romaine salad in white bowl.

Amazing Romaine Salad with Light Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
alt=""

Broccoli Salad
Closeup of honey lime fruit salad.

Honey Lime Fruit Salad
Layered Greek Hummus Dip

Easy 7-Layer Greek Hummus Dip
alt=""

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip
Square of layered Oreo ice cream dessert on gray plate with bite taken out.

Easy Oreo Ice Cream Dessert
alt=""

Browned Butter Vanilla Rice Krispie Treats
square of peaches and cream dessert on metal spatula

No-Bake Peaches and Cream Sensation Dessert
alt=""

Key Lime White Chocolate Cheesecake Pie
alt=" "

Key Lime Bars
alt=""

Magnolia Lemon Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Three and a half stacked lemon sugar cookies on parchment paper.

Easy Soft and Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies {No Rolling or Cutting Out}
square of lemon white chocolate cream bar on white plate with bite taken out

Lemon White Chocolate Cream Bars
Half eaten slice of frozen strawberry lemonade pie on white plate.

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie
alt=" "

Chocolate-Mint Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches
Lots of frosted Swig sugar cookies with sprinkles on white tray.

The Best Swig Sugar Cookies {Copycat Recipe}
alt=""

Simple Homemade Lemonade
alt=""

Frozen Mint Lemonade Slush
Glass cup filled with strawberry puree and icy pineapple coconut mixture with red straw and pineapple wedge on rim of glass.

Lava Flow Hawaiian Tropical Drink {Non-Alcoholic}