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On a hot summer night, I love to lighten up my meals and try to incorporate seasonal produce. I don’t like dinners that take a ton of time to prepare, and I want them to be very flavorful. These fresh summer dinner recipes always hit the mark.<\/p>\n

Need a summer-friendly recipe for Friday pizza night? Then take a look at Kristi Bell’s<\/a> (North Little Rock, AR<\/a>) Cilantro Pesto Chicken Pizza<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“My hubby loves this recipe; the kids not so much,” jokes Kristi. “On half of the pizza dough, I do cheese and pizza sauce.”<\/p>\n

Instead of tomato sauce, Kristi creates a pesto filled with cilantro and garlic. Taco-seasoned chicken, sliced red onion, and diced tomatoes are added as toppings to add even more fresh flavor. Sprinkled with Colby Jack cheese, this is a nice summertime pizza. <\/p>\n

Katrina Freed’s<\/a> (Newark, DE<\/a>) Glazed Salmon With Mango Salsa<\/a> is an elegant dish that will make it look like you spent all day in the kitchen but is simple to prepare.<\/p>\n

“I was looking for something special for a dinner party and came up with this,” says Katrina. You don’t need to be hosting a dinner party to make this easy meal.<\/p>\n

The salsa is a kaleidoscope of beautiful colors and fresh flavors. Mango shines through with its added sweetness. <\/p>\n

A maple glaze drizzled over the salmon adds just enough sweetness with a hint of caramel flavor. Fresh and light, this is a delicious dinner.<\/p>\n

A veggie-packed meal option is Norma DeRemer’s<\/a> (York, PA<\/a>) Summer Grillin’ Vegetable & Fish Bundles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“This has always been one of my favorite grilling dishes because it is so easy to make,” shares Norma. y in this recipe. <\/p>\n

It’s a yummy grilled dinner in a convenient package. The fish and vegetables cook perfectly. Norma gives two sauce options – a savory herb and soy sauce mixtures. Both were quite tasty.<\/p>\n

Preparing the fish and vegetables in a foil pack, instead of multiple pans, means fewer dirty dishes to clean. <\/p>\n

Stephanie Beacham’s<\/a> (Jacksonville, NC<\/a>) Caprese Chicken Stacker With Reduced Balsamic<\/a> tastes like summer.<\/p>\n

“I just made this last weekend,” reveals Stephanie. “Salt and pepper chicken with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and balsamic reduction. It’s one of my fave plates I’ve ever made.”<\/p>\n

When wondering what to make with fresh tomatoes, this is a great dish. <\/p>\n

The balsamic vinegar reduction drizzled on top is slightly thicker than if you didn’t reduce it and adds a pop of sweetness. The marriage of flavors in this easy dinner are wonderful. <\/p>\n

If you’re not super hungry, Michelle Cater’s<\/a> (Paradise, TX<\/a>) Cool Cucumber Sandwiches<\/a> are an option.<\/p>\n

“I ate lunch at a restaurant called The Mustard Seed, and they had great tuna sandwiches with grapes in them,” explains Michelle. “I loved it, so I came home and added my favorite ingredients to make it perfect!”<\/p>\n

Who would have thought dill pickles with grapes would make such a great sandwich?<\/p>\n

The combination of flavors and textures in this sandwich is fantastic. I used tuna, but chicken would also be tasty. Serve on a croissant, with a side of chips, for a lighter summer dinner.<\/p>\n

I plan to add one or two of these fresh summer dinner recipes to my menu this week. Let me know which one you plan on trying. Happy Pinching!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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