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Gluten-Free Summer Recipes

Celebrate the vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients of the season. Here, you'll find a curated collection of refreshing and delicious recipes perfect for hot summer days.

From my most popular recipe, yellow squash soup, to grilling favorites like smoked baby back ribs, desserts, and refreshing beverages, each recipe is designed to make the most of summer's bounty.

Whether you're planning a backyard barbecue, a picnic, or a casual family dinner, our summer recipes will help you create memorable meals that everyone will enjoy.

Grilled zucchini and squash on a plate.

Grilled Squash and Zucchini

Marinated summer veggies,topped with cheese and herbs

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Summer Side Dishes

  • Burrata caprese salad on a serving platter with crostini.
    Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze
  • Poopy seed dressing on a cucumber and strawberry salad with mint and feta.
    Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Feta and Fresh Mint
  • Potato salad in a bowl with blue cheese, bacon and fresh herbs.
    Blue Cheese Potato Salad with Bacon
  • Bowl with avocado and corn salad on a cutting board with a wooden spoon.
    Avocado Corn Salad

GF Summer Desserts

  • A serving of gluten-free cherry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream on a plate.⁣
    Old Fashioned Gluten-Free Cherry Cobbler
  • Strawberry lemon bar squares on a counter.
    Strawberry Lemon Bars (Gluten and Dairy-Free Options)
  • icebox cake topped with toasted marshmallows
    S'mores Gluten Free Icebox Cake

Popular Dinner Recipes

  • Carolina barbeque serve on the white plate on top of the table.
    Carolina BBQ Grilled Chicken
  • Eggplant rollatini with marinara on a plate.
    Eggplant Rollatini
  • Bowl with avocado and corn salad on a cutting board with a wooden spoon.
    Avocado Corn Salad
  • Crustless tomato pie on serving platter
    Crustless Tomato Pie

  • Blackberry syrup in a jar.
    Blackberry Simple Syrup
  • Gluten free blackberry cobbler in a baking dish with ice cream on top.
    Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler
  • Coleslaw in a serving bowl.
    Old Fashioned Coleslaw with Vinegar
  • yellow squash soup with olive oil and thyme
    Creamy Summer Squash Soup
  • Cajun Seafood Boil on a large sheet pan.
    Cajun Seafood Boil
  • layered red white and blue drink in a tall glass
    Red, White, and Blue Cocktail
  • baked beans in baking dish
    Molasses Baked Beans with Bacon
  • Trini cucumber chutney in a clear bowl.
    Spicy Cucumber Chutney
  • piece of roasted salmon with pineapple salsa
    Baked Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
  • mangonada popsicles stacked on top of each other.
    Mangonada Popsicles Recipe (Mango and Chamoy)
  • sliced gluten free zucchini bread
    Savory Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread with Cheddar
  • Tabbouleh and lentils in a serving dish.
    Lentil Tabbouleh
  • A plate of Asian shrimp salad with lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, sliced carrots, snap peas, orange segments, and chopped green onions, garnished with sesame seeds. A pair of chopsticks rests on one plate.
    Citrus & Sesame Shrimp Salad
  • Risotto in a bowl with grated zucchini, microgreens, lemon slices and tomatoes.
    Zucchini Risotto
  • A mezcal paloma in a glass with a chili powder–rimmed edge, garnished with a grapefruit slice and mint. A halved lime and a bottle rest on a wooden surface, while another similar drink is partially visible.
    Mezcal Paloma
  • A glass pitcher filled with dark purple blueberry iced tea, garnished with lemon slices, blueberries, and mint. A bowl of blueberries, sliced lemons, and mint leaves are nearby, next to a blue-striped cloth.
    Homemade Blueberry Iced Tea
  • gluten and dairy free blueberry pancakes
    Gluten-Free Blueberry Pancakes with Dairy Free Buttermilk
  • Baked zucchini halves stuffed with cheese, sauce, and herbs on parchment paper, with sliced jalapenos on the side.
    Barbecue Chicken Zucchini Boats
  • Basil pesto in bowl with spoon.
    Dairy-Free Pesto
  • Roasted tomatoes on a white plate with a fork and napkin.
    Slow Roasted Tomatoes
  • Smooth style salsa in white bowl.
    Blender Salsa with Canned Tomatoes
  • Sliced zucchini, roasted and served on plate with chives.
    Easy Roasted Zucchini Slices
  • coconut lime margarita with a toasted coconut rim and lime garnish
    Coconut Lime Margaritas
  • Blueberry syrup in a bowl.
    Homemade Blueberry Pancake Syrup
  • Vegan poke bowl with beets and veggies in a bowl.
    Vegan Beet Poke Bowl
  • blueberry avocado smoothie in a glass
    Blueberry Avocado Smoothie with Chia Seeds
  • A pitcher of lychee iced tea with lemon slices and a glass with a straw, garnished with mint, lemon, and lychee.
    Lychee Iced Tea with Lemon
  • A pitcher of refreshing lemonade with lychee sits surrounded by juicy lychees and a halved lemon, accompanied by a straw-ready glass on a wooden tray.
    Homemade Lychee Lemonade
  • A glass with ice and homemade lemon soda with slices of lemon and fresh mint leaves.
    Easy Lemon Soda Recipe
  • Homemade fresh basil salad dressing in a bottle.
    Fresh Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • A white plate with sliced, cooked yellow squash and zucchini, seasoned with black pepper and garnished with fresh herbs.
    Easy 10 Minute Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash
  • A white dish filled with sauteed greens and cooked green beans, topped with minced garlic, sits on a gray surface.
    Sauteed Garlic Green Beans
  • polenta cakes with eggplant and romesco on serving platter
    Crispy Polenta with Eggplant
  • A delightful burrata salad featuring grilled peach and arugula, complemented by sliced almonds and a light dressing, elegantly presented on a white oval plate.
    Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad
  • A large white bowl with cold rice noodles, shredded chicken, carrot strips, fresh herbs, crushed peanuts, and a lime wedge rests on a textured gray cloth.
    Cold Rice Noodle Salad with Chicken
  • A bowl of Rainbow Potato Salad featuring mixed rainbow potatoes sweet potatoes, and vegetables, garnished with chopped parsley and placed on a wooden serving board.
    Rainbow Potato Salad with Honey Mustard
  • A bowl of potato salad with sliced hard-boiled eggs and a sprinkle of herbs and spices, served with a wooden spoon on a metal tray.
    Old Fashioned Potato Salad with Eggs
  • smoked ribs on parchment
    Smoked Baby Back Ribs
  • lemongrass grilled pork on a tray with dipping sauce
    Vietnamese Grilled Pork with Lemongrass
  • Three grilled pork chops garnished with orange slices and sprigs of rosemary on a white oval plate.
    Marinated Grilled Pork Chops (Bone In)
  • zucchini noodles recipe in a bowl
    Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta
  • Goat cheese and strawberries on a salad with walnuts.
    Easy Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Basil Balsamic Dressing

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My name is Jen Wooster and I am the recipe developer, writer, and photographer around here.  Cooking is an art, but so is making bad food puns. I excel at both.

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