Top Quick & Easy Summer Recipes

When the days are longer in the summer and we tend to spend a lot of time outside, the last thing you want to do is have to cook in a hot kitchen. Life tends to be more relaxed and slower in summer and with that comes with the desire to eat takeout. Instead of resorting to quick and unhealthy options, here are a list of some of our favourite summer recipes by bloggers that we recommend. They're simple and quick to prepare.

1. Tomato and Watermelon Salad There are a lot of different tomato and watermelon salads out there but we were excited about this one because it features goat cheese and roasted cashews! This was created by a food blogger, Tracy, the woman behind ShutterBean, based in the San Francisco Bay area. Packed with different flavours, this salad is a true journey for the taste buds. The watermelon balances out the acidity of the tomatoes, the cashews give it a crunch and the basil the extra kick. This is summer in a bowl. View the full recipe here. INSERT IMAGE FROM DESKTOP 2. Arugula Caprese Salad with Kale Pesto This delightfully fresh salad is perfect for a family-style summer meal and is best enjoyed outdoors. Food duo Sara and Hugh Forte are the masterminds behind this beautiful blog that showcases whole foods and vegetarian fare. If you're not already familiar with Sprouted Kitchen, prepare to be wowed. They've even got a cook book. http://www.sproutedkitchen.com/home/2013/6/26/arugula-caprese-salad-with-kale-pesto.html INSERT SCREENSHOT OF CHICKEN SALAD ON DESKTOP 3. Rainbow Chicken Salad with Almond Honey Mustard Dressing This salad is downright awesome. It has all the best ingredients for a delicious, colourful dish; crunchy almonds, creamy feta and juicy grapes and blueberries. This salad is made by Lindsay, the blogger behind "Pinch of Yum." She claims "the crown jewel of this salad is the dressing." http://pinchofyum.com/rainbow-chicken-salad-almond-honey-mustard-dressing 4. If you think veggies are a boring side dish - think again. Obsessed with homemade, delicious and healthy food? Here are 90 food blogs to follow in 2017! They are even categorised by Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, etc. Buon appetite!