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8 Garden-Fresh Grilling Recipes for Summer

Enjoy the flavors from your garden fresh off the grill! These easy grilling recipes make the most of your homegrown tomatoes, eggplant, watermelon and more summer harvest staples.

1. Grilled Salsa

Charring the ingredients first brings out deep, smoky flavor. Don't forget to add jalapeño and pasilla chile for a spicy kick!

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2. Spiced Grilled Eggplant

This delicious dish is savory, yet light enough to enjoy on hot summer nights. A drizzle of tahini and handfuls of fresh cilantro and mint keep it cool.

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3. Grilled Watermelon & Haloumi Salad

Pair sweet melon with tangy haloumi in this unforgettable cookout dish. Blueberries, mint and basil bring it all together!

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4. Grilled Street Corn

Turn sweet corn into the ultimate summer snack with zesty lime butter, cilantro and plenty of cotija cheese.

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5. Fajita Kabobs

Got bell peppers? Thread colorful slices on skewers with chicken and onions, then fire up the grill for a fast meal!

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6. Grilled Nectarine Flatbread

Drizzled with spicy honey, this simple flatbread with nectarine, bacon and blue cheese hits all the right flavor notes.

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7. Grilled Bruschetta

Toss sliced zucchini, peppers and eggplant on the grill – along with your favorite fresh baguette – to make a veggie-filled platter.

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8. Grilled Corn Relish

Forget the jarred relish. This fresh topper adds gourmet goodness to your classic backyard hot dogs.

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