Summer potlucks call for delicious dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients. Bright and tangy salads packed with vegetables like pasta salads or potato salads. Don't forget about finger foods! Pinwheel sandwiches or sliders make a great choice for a main dish. And finish off the meal with a scoop of banana cream pudding or a light and refreshing watermelon salad.
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BLT Salad Recipe With Creamy Dressing
BLT Salad is a classic dish that will always give the best flavors for everyone to enjoy. This recipe will show you how you can easily make this dish in no time!
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Watermelon Fruit Salad
This Watermelon Fruit Salad is delicious. Juicy watermelon and fresh berries get tossed in a simple honey lime dressing for a refreshing dessert or snack.
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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Simple classic tortilla wrap-ups, these ham and cheese pinwheels are a no-brainer for picnics. Easy to make, kids love them, and they taste exactly like everyone's favorite sandwich.
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Creamy Southern Coleslaw
With colorful cabbage in a tangy yet creamy dressing, this Southern Coleslaw is as easy as it is delicious! This coleslaw can be made in 10 minutes, and then it just needs 10 minutes to chill. Ideal for BBQs, picnics, or weeknight dinners.
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Strawberry Fluff Salad
Loaded with fresh strawberries, mini marshmallows and Cool Whip this strawberry fluff salad is the perfect light dessert for any occasion. Easy to make and can be made ahead!
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Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad
This salad is a celebration of colors, flavors, and textures on a plate. Combines the best fresh seasonal produce with creamy mozzarella, making a healthy appetizer for your family. It's a delicious summertime salad that is also super easy and quick to make.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
This vintage dessert has a great contrast of flavors from the sweet strawberry Jello, creamy filling and salty pretzel crust. This is perfect for anytime of year.
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Dutch Oven Mac And Cheese Recipe
This Dutch Oven Mac And Cheese is made on the stove top with 2 different types of melty cheese for a creamy and delicious macaroni and cheese experience. This is the perfect meal or side dish.
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Easy Broccoli Salad With Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing
This Broccoli Salad with Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing is a breeze to whip up and perfect for any gathering. It takes only minutes to make a crowd-pleasing side dish packed with fresh crunchy broccoli, tart cranberries, and almonds. Bring it to Easter lunch, summer potlucks, or any occasion for a refreshing side dish everyone will love.
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Creamsicle Orange Fluff Jello Salad
This fluffy fluff salad is made with mandarin oranges, cool whip and cream cheese to give the flavor of a creamsicle. This is the perfect no-bake dessert to serve at picnics and holiday gatherings!
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Pina Colada Lush
This Pina Colada Lush is the ultimate dessert. A delicious graham cracker crust is topped with a decadent coconut cheesecake layer and creamy pineapple filling. Topped with whipped topping, a cherry, and toasted coconut. Yum!
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Red White and Blue Trifle
This Red white and blue trifle is a delicious no-bake berry trifle made with fresh blueberries and strawberries, pudding mix, pound cake, and whipped cream.
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Baked Beans From Scratch
These baked beans from scratch are full of Southern flavor and soul. Slow cooked and packed full of tasty flavors they are the perfect BBQ side dish.
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7 Layer Dip
This classic 7-Layer Dip brings all your favorite Tex-Mex flavors together in one incredible appetizer. Layers of refried beans, salsa, guacamole, cheddar cheese, and sour cream create a delicious dish that's guaranteed to be a hit at any get together!
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Barbeque Chicken Sliders Recipe
These Barbecue Chicken Sliders are so flavorful with juicy chicken, a tangy BBQ sauce, and gooey melted cheese. Served on Hawaiian rolls, every bite is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy. To top it all off, a delicious garlic butter adds a finishing touch that will have you reaching for seconds!
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Easy Summer Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is made with a fresh herb dressing for a light summer side dish. Make this for a refreshing side dish for a summer cookout.
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Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad With Balsamic
Bursting with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, this Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad is easy to prepare using simple ingredients. In under 20 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal, a delicious side dish, or a perfect summer potluck dish!
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Summer Watermelon Salad With Mint And Cucumber
This Watermelon Salad with Mint and Cucumber is fresh, flavorful and perfect for any summer gathering. Bring it to potlucks, backyard cookouts, or enjoy it poolside for a light lunch.
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Easy Cheeseburger Sliders
These delicious cheeseburger sliders are easy to make for either a family dinner, tailgate or potluck. They have a yummy American cheese melted for the ultimate cheeseburger experience.
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Southern Chessmen Cookie Banana Pudding
This Southern Chessmen Cookie Banana Pudding is perfect for large gatherings. This dessert is made in a large dish with buttery chessmen cookies, layers of bananas and a sweet cream cheese and pudding filling.
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Easy Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad
Loaded with crisp vegetables and a flavorful lemony basil pesto dressing, this Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad is a perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
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Easy Spaghetti Pasta Salad
This Easy Spaghetti Pasta Salad is packed with veggies and cheese, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. The spaghetti provides a delicious base for all the yummy ingredients, and the entire dish comes together in just 10 minutes, perfect for busy potlucks or barbecues!
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Easy Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches With Cream Cheese
These Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches are easy to make and are best when made ahead making them an ideal appetizer for parties. These pinwheels have a delicious cream cheese spread that everyone loves!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This Chicken bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is loaded with juicy diced chicken, crispy bacon crumbles, perfectly cooked pasta, and crunchy French Fried Onions. All tied together with a creamy Ranch dressing, it's perfect for picnics, barbecues, potlucks, and any summer gathering!
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Looking for delicious and easy weeknight meal? This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the solution! Packed with flavor and made with everyday ingredients, it's also a perfect side dish for summer BBQs or potlucks. This pasta salad will be a hit at any gathering.
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Honey Lime Fruit Salad
This Fresh Fruit Salad with honey lime dressing is a great snack to enjoy. A burst of fresh, ripe fruit and berries combined into a beautiful, refreshingly sweet summer bowl. Easy to make, packed with vibrant colors, and tastes amazing.
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Italian Pasta Salad
This zesty Italian Pasta Salad is loaded with fresh veggies, cheese and a homemade Italian dressing. It is a summer staple that is perfect for barbeques and potlucks.
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Banana Split Fluff Salad
This fun no-bake dessert is loaded with bananas, strawberries, pineapple and mini marshmallows. It is great for a hot summer day and the hit at any gathering.
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Snickers Salad
Dessert doesn't get any easier than this! This snickers salad is made with just 3 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make!
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Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza
Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza is a sugar cookie crust with a sweet cheese frosting, topped with fresh, colorful fruit. It's the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Southern Potato Salad
This Southern Potato Salad is full of tender creamy potatoes, tangy mustard, and eggs. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser perfect for potlucks and holidays.
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