9 Fast and Easy Dishes for Summer
You’ll want to make them all
No one wants to hang out in a hot kitchen in peak summer — and thankfully, you don’t really have to, since summer is the easiest season to make fast, delicious meals. We’ve got nine of them, right here; some don’t require any cooking at all. And those that do? Well, you don’t need to be in the kitchen as you’re bringing up water to a boil for pasta or eggs.
1. Watercress With Peaches and Blue Cheese
Roast a cup of pecans in a skillet over medium-high heat until they’re lightly browned and fragrant. Trim 2 bunches of watercress and put it in a bowl. Slice 3 ripe peaches and add them to the bowl. Salt and pepper the salad. Drizzle with ⅓ cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Toss, add pecans, crumble 1 cup blue cheese atop. Toss again, adjust seasonings, and serve.
2. Tomato Salad With Strawberries, Feta, and Balsamic Vinegar
Core 5 or 6 medium ripe tomatoes then cut them into wedges and put them in a bowl. Hull 3 cups strawberries and halve or quarter them, then add them to the bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper to the bowl and toss. Crumble 1 cup feta over the top and serve. You can also swap…
