1Herby Lentil and Burrata Salad
Mike Garten
Lentils get tossed with garlic, balsamic, herbs, and walnuts for a delicious upgrade that gets even better as it sits in your fridge for a day or two. (Just wait to add the arugula, basil and creamy burrata.) Plus, each serving packs in 17 grams of protein.
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2Summer Skillet Lasagna
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3Chilled Overnight Chia
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Mike Garten
Instead of topping pizza with chicken, this recipe calls for it in the crust—and still, it only takes 30 minutes to make. The addition of chicken gives the crust an extra boost of protein.
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5Chickpea Salad with Smashed Cucumbers
Mike Garten
Make the most of your garden harvest with this colorful salad recipe that calls for three different vegetables (cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes) and two different fruits (lemon and jalapeños). It’s super simple to make at home; all you have to do is chop and toss.
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6Grilled Buffalo Salmon with Celery Slaw
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Salmon gets the summer barbecue treatment in this buffalo wing-style fish dish. With buffalo sauce in the mix, we had to include a blue cheese crumble atop the celery slaw side.
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7Mediterranean Chicken Bowls 
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9Creamy Chicken and Zoodle Spaghetti
Mike Garten
There’s a reason this zucchini-packed pasta shows up time and time again as a top recipe among our readers: It’s creamy, bright, not too time-consuming to make, and veggie-forward, without feeling like you’re only eating vegetables.
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10Balsamic Chicken Caprese
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Made with just five ingredients, this easy-to-make recipe hits on a little bit of everything: protein, vegetables, dairy, and a touch of sweetness, thanks to the balsamic vinegar. Harvest tomatoes and basil from your garden to make use of your summer bounty.
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