As the weather goes from hot to hotter, we are ready for something cool and refreshing this summer.

Did I ever find some good ones, too!

Well, maybe not chocolate chip cookies, but…. Summer Pasta Salad

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Summer pasta salad is always a fan favorite around here!

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Theres just something I love about a fresh cold pasta salad on a hot day.

Dont show up to a summer hangout without the pasta salad.

Its a perfect side dish, but hearty enough that it could be a meal.

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It also is full of veggies and all in all?

Not that bad for you.

Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad

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Creamy Cucumber salad is the perfect quick & easy side for any barbecue.

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The best, easy, creamy cucumber salad recipe ever!

It takes just minutes to throw together, uses simple ingredients, and stores well, too.

It can be done in steps with time in between for a dip in the pool.

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A twist on the classic Mexican street corn thats easy to eat and perfect for a potluck.

Its the perfect side dish to go with grilled chicken tenders or shrimp skewers.

The flavor is absolutely addicting!

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Peach Caprese Salad Recipe with Balsamic is a delicious twist on the classic.

Summer peach recipes like this are beautiful appetizers!

Serve as a light summer supper or a side dish to any grilled dinner.

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Served over baby spinach, this is the perfect easy and light lunch or dinner salad.

And I never would have thought of mozzarella as a secret ingredient!

Its packed with fresh summer ingredients making it the ideal warm-weather side dish.

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Fresh Green Bean Salad

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This salads simplicity allows the fresh vegetables to be the star.

Its a refreshing, delicious salad thats perfect for the summer months.

This salad also gets HUGE points because its the ideal make ahead salad because the green beans keep beautifully!

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Everything about this salad was amazing from the chicken, to the fresh berries, to everything in between.

Top it off with a sweet strawberry balsamic dressing it is the perfect finishing touch to this salad.

Its light, fresh and super flavorful not to mention low carb and gluten-free.

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It is full of fresh, vibrant ingredients and is perfect with summer coming.

Complete details on the recipe is found on Add A Pinch so go and check it out.

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