Food

31 summer recipes you can make in 15 minutes or less

By: Jennifer Bartoli and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

We've gathered some of our favourite, flavour-packed quick recipes, from satisfying breakfasts to filling mains and sides, as well as our picks for the best outdoor finger foods. And all of them are ready in 15 minutes or less, so your summer is sure to be deliciously breezy.

LAZY CHEESEBURGERS WITH CARROT SLAW

Packed with the flavours of a classic cheeseburger, this main comes together in no time. The secret? The beef doesn't need to be formed into patties.

Get the recipe here.

MANGO SCALLOP SKEWERS WITH SPINACH TOSS

We love this light and satisfying combination of buttery scallops and sweet mango.

CURRIED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH CREAMY CHICKPEA SALAD

Store-bought curry paste does most of the work in this super-fast summertime dinner.

STRAWBERRY PEACH SMOOTHIE

We love stirring in the almond-pepita butter for this creamy and filling yogurt-based smoothie.

Panzanella with Asparagus and Eggs

To get this meal on the table even faster, prepare the hard-cooked eggs ahead of time so all you need to do is slice them.

Kale Smoothie

Banana, apples and almond milk are the flavours that will shine through in this smoothie, even though it's full of healthful kale leaves.

Seared Salmon with Buttery Couscous and Mango Salsa

The star of this quick and easy dinner is the punchy mango salsa.

Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

The surprise element in this bok choy side dish is the shiitake mushroom sauce.

Soy-Lime Soba Noodle and Edamame Salad

Delicious cold on a warm summer day, this soba salad is also a tasty way to use up leftover cooked veggies.

Pea, Fennel and Goat Cheese Salad

Serve this stunning salad instead of the more traditional salads often served at barbecues.

Edamame, Red Pepper and Corn Salad

Quick (and colourful!) salads like this one are what we want to have on our table all summer long.

Orange-Spiced Olives

Jazz up a jar of Kalamata olives with ingredients you likely already have on hand.

Peas and Prosciutto Crostini

These crostini are both pretty and incredibly tasty, and pair well with a glass of chilled lemonade or iced tea.

Shrimp Sliders With Wasabi-Lime Mayo

A different take on the more traditional beef sliders, this shrimp number is lighter and has just a bit of a spicy kick.

Asparagus With Herbed Dipping Sauce

A five-minute creamy dip and a pretty presentation make for a fun celebration of asparagus al fresco.

Grilled Shrimp with Sriracha-Lime Cocktail Sauce

This variation on shrimp and cocktail sauce takes minutes to prepare, thanks to store-bought sriracha.

Greek Yogurt and Peach Parfait

The best part about this parfait? It uses frozen pieces of fruit, so you don't even have to take out a knife!

Grilled Sesame Edamame

If you enjoy edamame in salads, or boiled and salted on its own, this version is sure to blow you away!

GRILLED RADISHES WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DIP

Grilling radishes mellows out their peppery bite and makes them delightfully tender-crisp. Use a grill basket to prevent radishes from falling through the grates, or skewer them.

Get the recipe here.