Fresh Takes on Summer Favorites
pesto potato salad, grilled corn with lime & basil, stuffed burgers
These recipes are all crowd-pleasing, summer comfort foods—potato salad, corn on the cob, and beef burgers—each with a with fresh, healthy twist which makes them so tasty, I bet they become your new favorite versions. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this July 4th weekend, or any summer day. Enjoy!
Thanks for reading Ellie’s Real Good Food. This is a reader-supported publication. If you like what you see here, I hope you’ll consider signing up for a free or premium subscription.
Pesto Potato Salad
With its hearty red potatoes and sweet red and yellow bell peppers tossed in an aromatic basil pesto, this dish is a definite crowd pleaser. It is easy to make, travels well, and is so impressive looking, it has become my go-to dish for bringing to potlucks and barbecues. This pesto potato salad so much more exciting and healthful than a typical mayo-based potato salad!
3- Ingredient Grilled Corn with Lime and Basil
Photo by Sreal Boruchin
If you are looking to add a burst of healthy flavor to your summer corn without putting much effort into it, I’ve got you covered. Here, simply grilled corn-on-the-cob is treated to a luscious olive-oil based dressing made with fresh chopped basil, lime juice and zest. The herb and citrus combo is a swoon-worthy complement to the sweet, lightly charred kernels.
Horseradish, Cheddar, and Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Burgers
Photo by Quentin Bacon
These stuffed burgers are big in every way- big in size, big in flavor and big in wow! factor. By stuffing the meat with high-impact flavors, you get the juicy, melted cheddar, bun-filler you crave while still using a modest amount of meat and cheese. It is incredible how small changes can add up to such a healthy difference while keeping all of the flavors you yearn for.