This week’s menu is serving up fresh, summery flavors made for long august evenings and sunny plates:
…and plenty more bright picks from crisp salads to grilled favorites.
Perfect for light dinners, backyard cookouts, or just treating yourself midweek.
Hope you enjoy! — Rhys
14 Fresh Dinner Recipes — Caprese Pasta Salad, Pesto Chicken Skewers, Seared Tuna & More
1. Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Light and flaky, with fresh herbs.
Salmon by Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Succulent grilled salmon, perfectly seasoned and served with a zesty lemon-dill sauce.
45m • 4 servings
2. Peach & Burrata Salad
Juicy peaches, creamy burrata, topped with a honey vinaigrette.
Peach Burrata Salad by Cavany Foods
Caramelized Peach, Fresh Local Burrata, Radicchio & Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes.
30m • 2 servings
3. Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw
Bright, zesty, and perfect with margaritas.
Grilled Shrimp Tacos w/ Cilantro Lime Slaw, Chipotle Aioli & Fresh Tomato Relish by Maddie's Place
Dive into our mouthwatering Crispy Fish or Grilled Shrimp Tacos, perfectly nestled in soft tortillas and topped with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw.
30m • 4 servings
4. Caprese Pasta Salad
Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze.
Caprese Pasta Salad by Bad Nonna's Pasta
Savor the vibrant flavors of our Caprese Pasta Salad, a delightful blend of al dente pasta tossed with ripe cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fresh basil.
45m • 4 servings
5. Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers
Herbaceous and smoky.
Grilled chix pesto bites by Good Times
Succulent grilled chicken bites marinated in a fragrant basil pesto, grilled to perfection for a smoky flavor.
1h • 4 servings
6. Margarita Grilled Chicken
Lime-marinated, charred to perfection.
Margarita Grilled Chicken by Chili's Grill & Bar
Pico, tortilla strips, Mexican rice, black beans.
1h 15m • 4 servings
7. Seared Tuna with Mango Salsa
Fresh and tropical.
Seared Ahi Tuna Board by Annapolis Market House
Seared chili spiced tuna finished with a fresh mango salsa, avocado creme, and house-made tortilla chips.
30m • 2 servings
8. Mediterranean Grain Bowls
Farro, cucumbers, olives, feta, and grilled chicken.
Mediterranean Grain Bowl by The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits
A hearty bowl of grains mixed with roasted vegetables and a drizzle of tahini.
50m • 4 servings
9. Chili-Lime Grilled Shrimp
Quick, fiery, and bright.
THAI GRILLED SHRIMP by Mesh
papaya salad | haricots verts | peanut | cherry tomato | chili-lime vinaigrette | papaya coulis
1h • 4 servings
10. BBQ Chicken Salad
A summer cookout classic.
CRISPY BBQ CHICKEN SALAD by Oak & Stone
Savor the crunch of our Crispy BBQ Chicken Salad, featuring tender, golden-brown chicken tossed with fresh greens, sweet corn, and zesty BBQ dressing.
30m • 4 servings
11. Crispy Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Crunchy, tangy, and sweet.
Central Fish Tacos (3) by Central Kitchen + Bar
Tajin spiced crispy cod, citrus slaw, pineapple salsa, pico de gallo, served in corn tortillas, with a chipotle aioli + fresh Mycro cilantro.
30m • 3 servings
12. Watermelon & Feta Salad with Mint
Fresh side that doubles as a light dinner.
Watermelon Arugula Salad by Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Arugula tossed with mint, feta cheese, cucumber and watermelon
15m • 4 servings
13. Grilled Steak with Chimichurri
Bold herbs meet juicy beef.
Entraña a la Parrilla by Viva
Grilled skirt steak served with a side of chimichurri sauce, browned potatoes, and a portion of Russian salad.
1h 30m • 4 servings
14. Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki
Wrapped and handheld for summer nights.
Greek Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce by Original Market Diner
Savor the vibrant flavors of our Greek Gyros, featuring succulent marinated meat grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm, fluffy pita.
1h • 4 servings
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