During summertime in the South, it can get too hot to even think of turning youroven or stovetopon.
Luckily, hot summer temps don’t have to hold you back from exploring delicious new recipes.
These no-cook appetizers and salads showcase the best of summer’s gorgeous produce.
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Texas Caviar
This tailgate-favorite dip is actually pretty healthy, so go ahead and dig in.
Set it up with crackers and crudite or make tea sandwiches with it for easy grab-and-go access.
Creamy Avocado Dip
Mayonnaise transforms avocados into a creamier version of guacamole.
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Serve alongside chips and veggies of your choice.
This recipe takes a Southern classic and makes it portable for parties.
This no-cook salad has all the fluffy goodness you crave.
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West Indies Crab Salad
Showcase fresh lump crabmeat with this old-school recipe from Mobile, Alabama.
Guests who haven’t had it before will fall in love.
Caesar Salad Bites
Everything you love about Caesar salad, in pick-up form!
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Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
We updated the classic caprese with farm-fresh cherry tomatoes for easy big-batch serving.
Southern Tomato Sandwich
Anything but basic.
This is the quintessential Southern sandwich that allows the juicy, garden ripe tomatoes to shine.
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Just some white bread and a slab of mayo will make this an unexpected but welcome dish.
Swiss cheese, banana peppers.
scallions, and lime come together to make this perfect for munching on recipe.
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