#summertimeeats

A tasty and cool pasta salad made with fresh ingredients from the garden. It's great as a side dish for any event, including picnics and potlucks.

Ingredients: 1 package 20 oz fresh cheese tortellini. 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 cup cucumber, diced. 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/2 cup black olives, sliced. 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled. 1/4 cup Italian dressing. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled tortellini with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and fresh basil. Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Add crumbled feta cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy your Garden Fresh Tortellini Pasta Salad!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

BBQ Cowboy Caviar is a flavorful and colorful twist on a classic recipe. Packed with beans, corn, veggies, and a zesty dressing, it's a perfect dish for your barbecue gatherings or as a refreshing side.

Ingredients: 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz corn kernels, drained. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered. 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced. 1/2 cup bell pepper any color, diced. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1 avocado, diced. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar. 1 teaspoon honey. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Salt and pepper to taste. Tortilla chips for serving.

Instructions: In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and avocado. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled with tortilla chips and enjoy the BBQ Cowboy Caviar!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

As the weather gets warmer, this vegan salad with ripe peaches, crunchy pistachios, and tangy balsamic dressing is the perfect way to cool off.

Ingredients: 3 ripe peaches, sliced. 4 cups mixed salad greens. 1/4 cup shelled pistachios. 1/4 cup sliced red onions. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Add the salad greens, peaches, red onions, and pistachios that have been shelled to a large bowl. To make the dressing, mix the olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss it gently to mix. Serve right away and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This BBQ watermelon Greek salad is a fun take on the traditional Greek salad. It's full of summery flavors. To make the watermelon taste even better, grill it. The sweet smoke flavor goes well with the salty feta cheese and sour balsamic vinegar.

Ingredients: 1 small seedless watermelon, sliced into thick wedges. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 cucumber, diced. 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese. 1/4 cup black olives, sliced. 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Warm up the grill over medium-high heat. For two to three minutes on each side, grill the watermelon wedges until grill marks show up. Take the watermelon off the grill and let it cool down a bit. Put the watermelon cubes in a large bowl. In the same bowl as the watermelon, put in the cucumber, black olives, red onion, mint leaves, and cherry tomatoes. Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the salad and mix them together. Add pepper and salt to taste. Toss everything together gently until it's all well mixed. Serve right away or put in the fridge until you're ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

A delightful twist on traditional pizza, this grilled version features the smoky flavors of the barbecue, complemented by the sweetness of corn, the freshness of cherry tomatoes, and the aromatic touch of basil.

Ingredients: 1 pizza dough. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. 1 cup fresh corn kernels. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Brush one side of the dough with olive oil and place it, oil side down, on the preheated grill. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown and has grill marks. Brush the top of the dough with olive oil, then flip it over on the grill. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the grilled side of the pizza dough. Evenly distribute the fresh corn and cherry tomatoes over the cheese. Close the grill lid and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Carefully remove the grilled pizza from the grill and transfer it to a cutting board. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil over the hot pizza. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Slice the grilled pizza into wedges and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Grilled Pizza with Cheesy Corn, Fresh Tomatoes, and Basil!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

A delightful twist on traditional pizza, this grilled version features the smoky flavors of the barbecue, complemented by the sweetness of corn, the freshness of cherry tomatoes, and the aromatic touch of basil.

Ingredients: 1 pizza dough. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. 1 cup fresh corn kernels. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Brush one side of the dough with olive oil and place it, oil side down, on the preheated grill. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown and has grill marks. Brush the top of the dough with olive oil, then flip it over on the grill. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the grilled side of the pizza dough. Evenly distribute the fresh corn and cherry tomatoes over the cheese. Close the grill lid and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Carefully remove the grilled pizza from the grill and transfer it to a cutting board. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil over the hot pizza. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Slice the grilled pizza into wedges and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Grilled Pizza with Cheesy Corn, Fresh Tomatoes, and Basil!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes