Soak up the sunshine and take the guesswork out of lunch with these 25 Light and Easy Summer Lunches for Hot Sunny Days. Whether you’re lounging on the porch or packing up a picnic, these breezy recipes are just what you need to stay cool, full, and happy. This roundup is your go-to list for simple, satisfying summer meals—starting with the fan favorite, Easy Chicken Salad With Grapes. From zesty slaws to creamy pasta salads, every dish is packed with flavor and perfect for hot-weather cravings. You’ll want to scroll through the whole list because honestly, lunchtime just got way more fun (and delicious).

Easy Chicken Salad With Grapes Recipe

Four triangular slices of wheat bread sandwiches filled with chicken salad, grapes, and green leafy vegetables on a white plate. The plate rests on a yellow and white striped cloth.
Easy Chicken Salad With Grapes Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This quick and easy chicken salad with grapes is packed with flavor! Made with tender chicken, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing, it’s ready in just 10 minutes.
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Zesty Apple Slaw Recipe

A glass bowl filled with a colorful salad containing kale, purple cabbage, carrots, and apple slices. A striped cloth napkin is placed beside the bowl on a white surface.
Zesty Apple Slaw Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fresh and zesty, this apple slaw pairs crisp apples, crunchy cabbage, and tangy dressing. It’s the perfect side salad in minutes!
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Creamy Chicken Salad (With Mayo)

extra creamy chicken salad on rye bread
Creamy Chicken Salad (With Mayo). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Extra creamy chicken salad with mayo dressing, crunchy celery, and tender chicken perfectly seasoned. Ready in 15 minutes!
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Quick and Easy Cucumber Tuna Salad Recipe

A bowl of tuna salad topped with cucumber slices. The salad contains chopped celery and is garnished with lettuce leaves. The dish is served in a white bowl on a red and white striped cloth.
Quick and Easy Cucumber Tuna Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cucumber Tuna Salad combines crunchy cucumber, tender tuna, and dill, creating a low-carb, protein-packed meal ready in just 10 minutes.
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Spicy Pimento Cheese

spicy pimento cheese
Spicy Pimento Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This spicy homemade pimento cheese dip is a blend of creamy cheeses, mayo, pimentos,and sweet and spicy pickled jalapeños.
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Fresh Corn Salad

A vibrant bowl of colorful corn salad sits on a red plate. The salad includes yellow corn kernels mixed with diced red peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. A sprig of basil and parsley garnish the dish. A yellow and white striped napkin is beside the plate.
Fresh Corn Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fresh Corn Salad recipe is a vibrant and refreshing dish loaded with sweet corn, colorful bell peppers, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.
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Easy Slow Cooker Hot Dogs

Hot dogs in a bun smothered with chili and cheese on top
Easy Slow Cooker Hot Dogs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy slow cooker hot dogs recipe will give you all the tips and tricks to create great-tasting hot dogs for a big crowd or party.
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Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe

Sloppy joe on a bun
Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This made-from-scratch sloppy joe recipe for a crowd has a sweet and tangy sauce, easy to prepare and simmer in a slow cooker.
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Delicious Ham and Cheese Croissants

A plate of golden-brown croissant sandwiches filled with ham and melted cheese. The croissants are sprinkled with poppy seeds. A blue and white striped cloth is partially visible on the side.
Delicious Ham and Cheese Croissants. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This ham and cheese croissants recipe is perfect for a party or big family gathering. Start by whipping up a quick homemade honey mustard in just 2 minutes. Then, assemble the croissants on a large sheet pan, toast them in the oven, and enjoy warm, melty sandwiches topped with a honey-poppy seed glaze.
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Creamy Pimento Cheese Sandwich

A sandwich filled with pimento cheese is cut in half on a green napkin. Next to it is a packet of potato chips and a green guidebook for the Masters, an annual golf tournament held in April at Augusta National Golf Club.
Creamy Pimento Cheese Sandwich. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make the Masters Pimento Cheese Recipe. This creamy, tangy pimento cheese sandwich is perfect for any golf fan or Southern food lover.
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Flavorful Fruit Salad Recipe With Honey Lemon Dressing

A vibrant fruit salad in a bowl featuring sliced strawberries, apples, kiwis, grapes, and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. A spoon lies beside the bowl on a light background.
Flavorful Fruit Salad Recipe With Honey Lemon Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make a beautiful fruit salad with a zesty honey-lemon dressing that can be ready in under 15 minutes. It’s a light, flavorful salad.
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Panzanella Bread Salad

cherry tomato bread salad
Panzanella Bread Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy Panzanella Bread Salad is loaded with crusty bread, cherry tomatoes, green olives, capers, fresh basil, then lightly tossed with olive oil dressing.
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Zesty Mexican Cabbage Slaw

Mexican coleslaw with pieces of pineapple
Zesty Mexican Cabbage Slaw. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This authentic Mexican cabbage slaw recipe has bits of pineapple tossed in a zesty lime dressing for a fresh-tasting, brightly colored slaw.
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Green Jacket Salad And Dressing Recipe

A salad with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, and shaved parmesan is served on a Georgia-shaped ceramic plate. It rests on a blue and white cloth, with canned cowboy candy nearby for added zest and some pita chips within reach.
Green Jacket Salad And Dressing Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

The legendary Green Jacket Salad recipe is a crisp and tangy classic with a signature homemade dressing from the iconic Green Jacket Restaurant!
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Delicious Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes

Spaghetti with fresh roasted cherry tomatoes on top and basil
Delicious Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes is a simple vegan recipe that is full of delicious Italian flavors and a touch of spice.
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Flavorful Mexican Brown Rice Salad & Dressing

Mexican rice salad
Flavorful Mexican Brown Rice Salad & Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Mexican Rice Salad is bursting with flavor from black beans, whole grain brown rice, colorful veggies all tossed in a cilantro lime dressing.
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Healthy Baked Fish Tacos Recipe

Two soft tacos filled with creamy coleslaw, topped with avocado slices and cilantro, served with a lime wedge and extra coleslaw on a white speckled plate.
Healthy Baked Fish Tacos Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Healthy and super delicious Fish Tacos that require zero frying! Make a fish taco slaw to go on top for a dinner made in less than 30 minutes.
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Easy Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn

A close-up of a skillet filled with spaghetti, shrimp, corn, and crumbled bacon, garnished with chopped herbs.
Easy Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Follow these easy make-ahead steps for shrimp carbonara with grilled corn (it doesn’t have to be grilled) and bacon.
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Flavorful Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese

A close-up of a creamy salad featuring green peas, diced cheese, and red pepper pieces, all mixed in a light dressing. A spoon is placed on the right side of the ceramic bowl.
Flavorful Pea Salad With Cheddar Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This green pea salad is a Southern favorite that comes together in one bowl. Easy to make ahead, it’s flavorful with a touch of a spicy kick.
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Southern Tomato Pie Recipe

A baked tomato tart in a white dish on a wooden surface. The tart is topped with sliced red and yellow tomatoes, chopped herbs, and small cheese pieces. A bunch of fresh basil and a white cloth are in the background.
Southern Tomato Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Tomato Pie is one of the best ways to use up some of your fresh garden tomatoes. Enjoy as a savory side dish, appetizer or main dish!
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29 Bright and Juicy Fruit Recipes Made for Sunny Days

A glass dish of strawberry poke cake topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberry slices, and mint leaves. Two plates beside it each have a slice of cake adorned similarly. A pink and white striped cloth and loose strawberries decorate the scene.
29 Bright and Juicy Fruit Recipes Made for Sunny Days. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Nothing says sunshine quite like fresh, fruity desserts—and this collection of 29 fruit-packed recipes is bursting with sweet, juicy goodness from start to finish. From no-bake banana split cake and luscious cherry dump cake to tangy lemon poke cake, peach cobbler, and cool, creamy Millionaire Pie, these recipes are made for warm days, easy entertaining, and cravings that only fruity treats can fix. You’re going to want to try every single one! Get All The Recipes: 29 Bright and Juicy Fruit Recipes Made for Sunny Days