Summery Recipes That Always Work, Whether You're Entertaining Or Not

HuffPost Summer plans are still a bit wonky this year, so you may not always know exactly how many people you’ll be hosting over a long holiday weekend ― if any at all. For these occasions, we’ve rounded up a list of fresh, summery, low-maintenance dishes that can either be served as part of a larger menu or solo for a quiet night in. If you want to light up your grill, maybe you’d like some grilled corn with Sriracha aioli or a grilled Caesar salad.

If you’re more in the mood for a DIY salad bar, there’s a host of marinated and composed salads waiting for you below. And if you don’t feel like cooking at all, a magnificent summer cheese board is calling your name. Advertisement Next time you’re wondering what to make, this list will be your best friend.

1 Grandbaby Cakes Cobb Salad With Jerk Shrimp Get the recipe for Cobb Salad with Jerk Shrimp from Grandbaby Cakes. 2 Minimalist Baker Grilled Corn With Sriracha Aioli Get the recipe for Grilled Corn with Sriracha Aioli from Minimalist Baker. 3 All The Healthy Things Greek Chickpea Salad Get the recipe for Greek Chickpea Salad from All The Healthy Things.

Advertisement 4 Minimalist Baker Grilled Veggie Skewers With Chimichurri Sauce Get the recipe for Grilled Veggie Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce from Minimalist Baker. 5 Damn Delicious Summer Cheese Board Get the recipe for Summer Cheese Board from Damn Delicious. 6 All The Healthy Things Bacon Ranch Potato Salad Get the recipe for Bacon Ranch Potato Salad from .