Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

You aren’t alone.

It’s simply too hot to cook for any of us.

We’d all rather be at the beach than in the kitchen making something to eat.

Southern Living Marinated Tomatoes in the jar ready to serve

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We also look to store-bought staples to save the day and cut down on cook time, likerotisserie chicken.

“I’ve been on a feta and watermelon salad kick.

The mint leaves really make this salad!”

texas caviar in a bowl

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Corn-And-Tomato Salad

“This one isnt going to rack up the grocery bill.

Marinate Tomatoes

“Theyre like a burst of summer in your mouth.

My grandmother never included dill, so I skip it too,” says Betsy Cribb Watson.

Southern Living Smashed Cucumber Salad in a bowl to serve

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Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad Recipe

Chilled Cucumber Soup

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Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad

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Southern Living Corn-and-Tomato Salad in a serving bowl with salad servers

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Southern Living Heirloom-Tomato Salad on a platter to serve

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Chicken Salad With Grapes and Pecans on a plate with leaf lettuce and club crackers

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Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad Recipe

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Kale-and-Chicken Salad with Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

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Eclair Cake

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S’mores Pie

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Cucumber and Vidalia Onion Salad - Southern Living

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Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad

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