14 Inspirational Summertime Recipes

It's a fact that so many of us wondered if we'd ever make it to warm temps and yards not covered in several feet of snow this year. It was quite the brutal winter! But, spring has sprung and if you're anything like me, you're craving those delicious summer recipes. While I still love those comforting slow cooker recipes year-round, I'm so ready for backyard cook-outs and eating a much lighter fare.

 

 

I've put together a round-up of some great summertime recipes from right here on Joyously Domestic to inspire you - fabulous pasta salads, fresh veggie appetizers, refreshing icebox treats and cool, creamy dips. So, whether you're inspired to try a few of these recipes to get ya in the mood now for sunshine and flip flips OR you want to bookmark (or pin) this list for the upcoming months, it is my hope that you'll find a few recipes that'll become family favorites.

1. Make-Ahead Freezer Smoothie Packets

 

2. Salads in A Jar

 

3. Berry Swirl Ice Pops

4. Summertime Corn Dip

5. (Not-So-Traditional) Cobb Salad

6. Sonoma Chicken Salad {A Copycat Whole Foods Recipe}

7. Veggie Confetti Wraps

8. Tips for Storing and Grilling Asparagus

9. Watermelon Ice Cubes

10. Smoked Salmon Spread

11. Mexican Bull's-eye Dip

12. Veggie Overload Pasta Salad

13. BLT Caesar Pasta Salad

14. Refreshing Citrus Quinoa Salad