A delicious salad with all of the flavors of summer using seasonal ingredients marinated in a tangy brine dressing is the perfect addition for your summer food table.

Serve these yummy sweet potato and black bean tacos already assembled or put all the toppings out in the buffet and let your guests customize the tacos to their taste. They are on the lighter side, which is nice when your guests are loading up on a ton of food in the buffet line.

This easy Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad will be the hit of your summer buffet table! Using shredded rotisserie chicken means that you won't be stuck in a hot kitchen cooking. Ready in 20 minutes!

Summer Salad with Black Eyed Peas! Vegetarian, Gluten free both Stove Top & Instant Pot methods given with step wise pics & tips!

There is just something about homemade coleslaw that is wonderful at a picnic or cookout. Making coleslaw vs buying a pre-made doesn’t have to be hard. Plus you control the ingredients and freshness. I promise once you use this easy homemade coleslaw recipe you will be hooked.

One of my absolute favorite foods is fish tacos. I often order them at restaurants but this fresh easy fish tacos recipe is great to make at home. It really is very simple to make but the fresh flavors are amazing! It is essential to use fresh cilantro in this recipe. The cilantro, tomatoes and yogurt sauce make this one seriously yummy dish. I used corn tortillas in order for the recipe to be gluten free. You can use flour tortillas though if you prefer them.

Looking for an easy healthy salsa recipe? Here is my favorite. It is so so easy to make but tastes incredible. The fresh flavors blend together so well. You can use this salsa as a dip with chips but it is also fantastic on tacos or another Mexican-inspired meal.

I love any type of guacamole but this Spicy Pico de Gallo Guacamole really sets the bar high. It is very easy to make and is made of fresh flavorful ingredients. Plus anything with bacon has to be good right?!?

Here is a great easy slow cooker barbecue ribs recipe. This crockpot baby back ribs recipe is so simple to prepare and requires just 4 ingredients but your guests and family will love it!

Perfect for a cool summer dessert. No baking. Fresh fruit and cheese create a delicious fruit pizza.

Delicious and easy grape salad tossed in homemade sweet creamy dressing! Great for making ahead and can be served chilled or at room temperature…perfect for buffets and parties!

How to use the instant pot to make an amazing one pot potato salad. Everything happens in the instant pot and it is a fantastic dump and start easy pressure cooker recipe.

This is an easy method for making your own homemade bacon aioli using the air fryer. Loaded with air fryer bacon, fresh garlic, and mayonnaise, this is the best air fryer dip you will ever make.

A Classic Italian Pasta Salad that's gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! The cold pasta salad you love, with tri-colored pasta, fresh veggies, and a healthy homemade Italian dressing! A super easy and quick meat-free vegetarian and dairy-free recipe that's a perfect side dish to feed any crowd!

A super simple and easy recipe for Vegan Broccoli Salad! This classic Southern side dish is a must for all your cookouts, potlucks, and picnics! Just 8 ingredients, this healthier vegetarian broccoli salad is gluten-free, allergy-free, no-cook, and can be whipped up in 10 minutes!

This Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad is everything you love about grilled Mexican street corn without the mess! Fresh, grilled corn on the cob (elotes), sliced off the cob (esquites), and paired with a cool, creamy, and tangy gluten-free, allergy-free mayo-based sauce with cilantro, lime, and a dash of spice! An easy summer side dish recipe!

This super easy Vegan Southern Potato Salad is just like the classic old-fashioned recipe you love! A traditional Southern-style mustard potato salad that's eggless, gluten-free, and allergy-free! This simple, creamy, make-ahead side dish is perfect for your next cookout or potluck!

The perfect compliment to any summer gathering is this amazing crunchy and sweet broccoli salad. It’s as tasty as it is beautiful.The perfect compliment to any summer gathering is this amazing crunchy and sweet broccoli salad. It’s as tasty as it is beautiful.

Fish and chips are the ultimate summer dish. Seafood is perfect to enjoy in the summer and this crispy beer battered fish will definitely impress.

Main courses can be expensive, this grilled Vietnamese pork dish is perfect for a crowd because it uses a tasty, but less costly cut of meat. The marinade is full of flavor but no heat, while the dipping sauce can be made prepared mild, medium, or spicy. Serve individual pieces or skewer before grilling for a utensil-free meal.

Ambrosia fruit salad is the perfect dessert for a buffet style meal. This recipe is made with 7 simple ingredients and will steal the show at your next gathering.

French potato salad is a wonderful side dish that can sit out for hours & is perfect for any summer buffet. The fresh herbs & Champagne vinaigrette is so bright & flavorful which actually marinates the tender potatoes and tastes better with time. 

This crowd-pleasing platter of grilled vegetables is perfect for summer entertaining.

Eating your greens isn’t so bad when they’re cooked like this! In fact, this Basil Oil Roasted Broccolini might even make eating them fun!

This grilled shrimp recipe will be your new summer go to! It is simple, quick to make, and sure to wow everyone. The grilled shrimp is kept simple with just salt and pepper, which lets the charred shishito pepper gremolata shine!

Summer’s sweetest fruit just got better in this grilled peach salad. This vegetarian arugula salad with tangy goat cheese, ripe avocado, & grilled peaches is a delightful recipe for your next summer buffet.

This vegan Mexican street corn recipe is my new summer favorite for using the grill. This vegan version of the classic grilled elote is sure to be a crowd pleaser at any summer buffet or cookout.

Perfect Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad with Ham and Peas is perfect whether you’re attending a BBQ, potluck or you’re bulk prepping your lunches for the week. With only 6-ingredients and in less than 25 minutes, you will have a creamy, delicious pasta salad. People will be begging you for the recipe for.

This burger is a winner. The fresh vegetables paired with the creamy sriracha mayo make this a burger that’s as decadent as it is delicious. Sausage and turkey are a perfect pair and offer a moist and tasty burger.

This dish is an appetizer staple on any Vietnamese restaurant menu. The unique flavoring from the coconut milk, curry powder and turmeric pairs deliciously alongside peanut dipping sauce. This marinade is extremely fast to throw together and extremely flavorful.

This is a burger unlike any other. The smoky Korean BBQ flavor topped with the creamy gochujang slaw is a winning combination. Not to mention, this burger and delicious slaw are sandwiched between two buttery buns, grilled to perfection. You will make this burger again and again.

This strawberry cream cheese trifle recipe is made of layers of a delicious homemade pound cake, custard strawberries and whipped cream. This cool and delicious dessert is perfect for serving at your next summer gathering!

This easy recipe for Mediterranean grilled chicken is perfect for any summer feast. This juicy chicken is done in 30 minutes and is the perfect tasty addition to any summer buffet.

Nothing says “summer” quite like cucumbers. This Lebanese Cucumber salad is refreshingly different. Crispy cucumbers are accompanied by a delightful yogurt and mint dressing producing the best creamy, crunchy and refreshing salad.

Watermelon is a summer must and turning it into a salad provides an unique way to enjoy the fantastic fruit.

A quick and delicious prawn mango salad with tangy and spicy lime dressing.

This creamy sweet potato salad is a well-received twist on traditional potato salad! I can be made ahead and transports well, so it's perfect for a summer buffet!

Delicious and flavorful Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip made with roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Gluten-free, vegan, and low-carb, learn how to make this easy Baba Ganoush Recipe at your next summer buffet and enjoy with crunchy vegetables, warm pita bread, or your favorite crackers.

This easy fruit pizza recipe can be made with refrigerated or homemade cookie dough! Spread with a sweet cream cheese topping, cool whip, or yogurt and top with fresh fruit!

This EASY Potato Salad recipe is made using a few traditional ingredients including a combination of mayo and mustard, relish, potatoes, eggs, celery, and onions. Garnish with dill, paprika, green onions, and even bacon.

Mozzarella, tomatoes and a basil pesto, the flavors of Caprese, combine with pasta for a true summer pasta salad that will become a staple at your summertime gatherings.

Our Panzanella is an easy recipe for a mouthwatering bread salad that's a perfect side dish on a warm summer evening.

This easy Italian Pasta Salad is makes a big batch and is really easily to double, so it's ideal for potlucks and summer buffets. It's loaded with all the classic flavors everybody adores, and is always a total hit (be prepared to take home an empty bowl and have people pestering you for the recipe)!

It's just not a summer buffet without deviled eggs ... but this version kicks it up to a whole new, trendy and delicious level. Plus, store-bought, pre-cooked eggs make it super duper easy to make, too!

Easy and tasty blackberry ricotta pizza are perfect vegetarian option for summer buffet. Fruity and cheesy, but light snack for sharing. Perfect idea for kids or adults!

This easy mango avocado salad recipe is sweet and slightly spicy, nutritious, and incredibly satisfying—perfect for summer entertaining!

This refreshing fresh fruit salad makes a lovely addition to summer buffets!! It’s easy, delicious, healthy, and it’s a hit with kids!

This Easy Watermelon Fruit Basket is so easy to make. It is bursting with grapes, cantaloupe, and blue berries. It is perfect for a crowd or buffet. Will be a hit for sure!

This Easy To Make Watermelon Kool-Aid Pie is so delicious. Extra easy to whip up with just a pack of unsweetened watermelon Kool-Aid, sweetened condensed milk and cool whip . In a pre-made graham cracker crust. Will be perfect on your summer party buffet.

Savory and delicious! This bite-sized appetizer is simple-to-make and feeds a crowd! Easy to grab and easy to replenish, these meatball appetizers are a great addition to any buffet.

A layer of caramel, peaches, and blueberries topped with a sweet vanilla cake. This upside-down cake screams summer fruit and is the only recipe you'll ever need.

This easy to make Tomato Puff Pastry Tart is an ideal appetiser, easy lunch or dinner served with a green salad. It features a delicious, flaky, puff pastry base that is topped with a flavoursome cream cheese mixture, fresh tomatoes and basil. This Tomato Tart looks impressive and makes good use of quality produce. It is perfect to serve as part of a Summer buffet!

This is the easiest cherry dessert! With a creamy vanilla custard filling, fresh cherries and a crust that doesn't require refrigeration or rolling before lining the pan. It comes together quickly and looks incredibly sophisticated.

This delicious summer condiment has a combination of sweet, savoury and slightly spicy flavours which make the Salsa ideal to use in several ways. Serve as an appetiser with chips, with chicken, pork or fish, or as a topping to tacos. It is ideal for sharing, and is perfect as part of a Summer buffet.

These Chicken Stuffed Tomato Bites are an easy gluten and dairy free appetizer for any occasion! Best part? They are no cook, economical and take all of 15 minutes to make a enough for a party!

This Grilled Brie Appetizer with Balsamic Strawberries is the perfect, ridiculously easy appetizer for your next cook-out! Sweet from the strawberries, a bit of tart from the balsamic and so creamy.

This fluffy rich Whipped Ricotta Toast takes 5 minutes to make and is perfect for layering with summer fruits and jams! Add an extra drizzle of olive oil or honey for a luxurious appetizer.

These delicious Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts will make the perfect addition to any Party Sweet Buffet with their crunchy shortcrust pastry shells, tangy lemon curd and sweet toasted meringue topping!

This Jamaican pork shoulder is perfect for serving a crowd at your summer parties. After sitting in jerk marinade overnight, this Caribbean-flavored pork is slowly roasted to perfection and shreds easily, so your friends can pile their plates high.

This Instant Pot Quinoa Salad with Feta is delicious addition to any buffet.

This roasted beet salad with cherry tomato and goat cheese is refreshing and fun to eat in summer. You can prepare the beets ahead and easily throw everything together in just a few minutes for your parties.

These Vietnamese shrimp mousse sticks are perfect buffet appetizers. They are so flavorful, fun to eat and beautiful to look at.

This baked shrimp toast features rich shrimp mixture on crispy bread. If you need a quick and easy appetizer for your next party, definitely give this a try.

These Vietnamese fresh spring rolls are delicious and refreshing appetizers for summer buffets. Your guests will be impressed.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is one of these easy recipes that can be a delicious everyday side dish or the hit on any buffet table. Tender pasta, crunchy dill pickles, sweet apple, and crunchy onions are tossed in a creamy dill pickle dressing.

This sweet and savory main dish pasta salad is loaded with turkey, grapes, and toasted walnuts, and tossed in a deliciously refreshing honey-citrus dressing.

Loaded with roasted veggies, healthy grains, savory beans, and two delicious dressings, this Big Cuban Salad will be a crowd-pleasing favorite at home or at your next potluck!

These mini strawberry rhubarb tartlets are cute and delicious. The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy rhubarb and buttery crisp pastry is truly sublime. Perfect for a summer party or buffet.

These roasted mini potatoes are quick and easy to throw together. A great side dish to feed a crowd for a summer party or buffet, just throw them in the oven while you get on with the rest of your party prep!

This roasted vegetable pasta is perfect for a summer buffet because it’s great at any temperature though it’ll be one of the first dishes to disappear! It comes together in just 30 minutes and is super cozy yet light and refreshing.

A gluten-free, low carb cheesecake recipe that's EASY to make with only 8 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time. This sugar-free keto cheesecake tastes just like the real thing - delicious!

Make this Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips in just 10 minutes before your next pool party! It’s made with tons of fresh fruits like strawberries, kiwi, and mango, with crispy cinnamon tortilla chips for dipping.

Make these garlic grilled shrimp as a meal or appetizer, easily on your outdoor or indoor grill. They are packed with flavor, simple to make and a total crowd pleaser.

This salad is a perfect sharing dish for an outdoor party. It looks incredibly colourful once its all laid out. The beef is spiced with Old El Paso Smoky BBQ Fajita Seasoning and barbecued until it’s juicy and delicious, then sliced in classic carne asada style.

This creamy coleslaw is made without mayo! Instead, the carrot, cabbage, onion and apple is tossed in low fat crème fraîche, flavoured with mustard and fennel seeds.

This loaded Ranch Potato Salad is an easy side dish for lunch, dinner, potlucks, and BBQs. It’s quick to put together with minimal ingredients and has a delicious dressing including bacon and cheese that everyone will love.

These 4 ingredient Foil Pack Grilled Red Potatoes are a pantry staple, minimal prep side dish that can be made on the grill or oven. You can prep them ahead and cook easily on the campfire.

Hawaiian Pasta Salad is sooooo quick, easy and inexpensive to make. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a taste of the tropics all year long.

This crunchy veggie rainbow salad recipe with an Asian salad dressing is simple to make but full of vibrant colors and great flavors. This easy chopped salad is the perfect side for potlucks, picnics, and BBQs.

Grilled veggie salad is the perfect side for a summer lunch or dinner.

This Mediterranean Farro Salad is made of farro, crisp veggies and salty feta cheese all tossed in a citrus vinaigrette for a flavorful summertime salad – perfect for buffets, cookouts, picnics or packed lunches since it’s served cold and doesn’t need to be heated!

Fresh tomato salad is simply the best summer salad you’ll ever make! This salad is ideal to be served with anything from the grill! It tastes absolutely delicious after it has been marinated for an hour. Can be served chilled or at room temperature!

Israeli couscous salad is packed with raw vegetables and cooked pearl couscous also known as Israeli couscous and chickpeas. With lots of fresh herbs and tossed with simple lemon dressing this salad is perfect salad for hot summer days, great for picnic and potlucks too.

This Mediterranean Orzo Salad is refreshing, light, and flavorful. The bright flavor of the lemon vinaigrette really makes this salad shine. This salad is perfect for a summer buffet as an addition to a protein or more salads!

Cucumber Radish Salad with Fresh Herbs and simple olive oil and lemon vinaigrette. Serve it at a summer buffet as a lighter side with a ton of flavor!

This Mexican Corn Salad is the perfect summer recipe! It's made with fresh corn that is loaded with smoky flavors from charring it on the grill. Then it's tossed together with a creamy and citrusy dressing and topped with vegan feta cheese.

This Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a summertime favorite. It's loaded with refreshing veggies, protein-rich chickpeas, and tossed with a light, lemony dressing. You'll want to make it all summer long for barbecues, picnics, potlucks, and more!

This Balsamic Tomato Cucumber Salad can be made very quickly indoors or outdoors. With endless variations you can customize this to your tastes very easily in less than 30 minutes!

Loaded Pulled Pork Nachos are a great way to use up leftover pulled pork especially as an appetizer for a party or a filling main meal for the family. Quick to put together, and done in 30 minutes this is a huge crowd pleaser!

Instant Pot Queso Dip is delicious but add a little leftover pulled pork and you have heaven! This is perfect for that next potluck or summer party!

A classic summer dessert that can feed a crowd. Looks beautiful on your buffet!

This sweet, spicy Pineapple Mango Salsa is so refreshing and bursting with tropical flavors, just perfect for summer. Serve it with tacos, fish, or enjoy just as a dip with chips.

Sun-Dried tomatoes, basil leaves, and fresh mozzarella make this Pesto Orzo Salad a summer favorite. It’s fresh, flavorful, and so easy to make! Perfect for a picnic, potluck, or weeknight meal.

This warm grilled vegetable salad is made with perfectly charred asparagus, corn and red onion tossed with a bright and flavorful vinaigrette, white beans, fresh herbs and creamy feta cheese!

Pasta salad has forever been my go-to side dish! This version is based on my favorite local Italian chopped salad, which is filled with genoa salami, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, olives, lots of dried oregano, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette.

This cool and creamy salad is the perfect make ahead side dish. Always quick to disappear at BBQs and potlucks!

This corn features a tangy sauce and crumbly cotija cheese sprinkled with just the right amount of spice. This is the best corn I’ve ever tried!

The ultimate crowd pleaser, this easy shrimp appetizer comes with 2 dipping sauces.

This show stopping appetizer comes together in minutes. Crunchy crostini are spread with creamy cheese and then topped with roasted grapes and just a drizzle of honey.

This easy pineapple salsa recipe has everything you look for in a summer appetizer! It's fresh, super delicious, sweet, savory and spicy at the same time. It's also vegan and gluten free.

These grilled veggie kabobs with halloumi are so delicious, flavorful, and very easy to make! A great grilling side that everyone will love.

These grilled chicken tenders are delicious and easy to make. They are marinated and grilled on an outdoor grill or a grill pan. Perfect for a summer buffet!