18 Recipes Perfect for Patio Dining
When the weather is ideal for an evening spent outside, have your dinner al fresco! These 18 Patio Dinner Ideas will elevate your dinner experience and ensure you don't miss a bit of that beautiful sunshine. Dust off those patio chairs and plan to spend an evening outside this week — it's good for the soul!
Outdoor Dining at Its Finest
1. Patio-Time Salad
It's beautiful outside! And your patio would be a waste of real estate if you didn't spend time on it! Find a chair and sit down. And while you're at it, this is a great time for Patio-Time Salad! It's a delicious pasta salad that goes all in on the sweet-and-sour merriment of pickles. Pickles flavor the creamy and tangy dressing and nestle in amongst the tender noodles. Patio-Time Salad is the kind of dish that goes well with a day that's just the right amount of warmth, and for when you're craving something comforting.
See More2. Chicago Dog
Imagine it — it's a beautiful, sunny day in the Windy City. You're sitting behind the iconic ivy backdrop at Wrigley Field®, and you hear the vendor yelling, "Hot dog! Get your hot dog here!" That is the perfect moment for a famous Chicago Dog... but truly every moment, wherever you are, is. With one bite, you'll experience the fluffiness of the poppy seed bun, the juiciness of the beefy hot dog, and the explosion of sweet garden flavors brought to you by the traditional Chicagoan toppings. Whether you're at the ballpark in Chicago or a summer cookout by your pool, a Chicago Dog must be in hand for the finest memories.
See More3. Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs
Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs reward patience and care with the juiciest, tenderest chicken you could ever dream of! Slow grilled and slathered in barbecue sauce, this chicken is bursting with smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. This dish practically screams summertime cookout and will win the taste test against other grilled chickens every time. Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs are guaranteed to be a crowd favorite — even if you’re just cooking for one or two!
See More4. Mexican Corn & Quinoa Salad
Mexican Corn & Quinoa Salad is a healthy dish with all your favorite Mexican flavors. It’s the perfect mixture of hearty black beans, sweet corn, bright lime and bell pepper, and herbaceous cilantro. Each bite is a delicious combination of textures and flavors. Mexican Corn & Quinoa Salad is perfect for a light summer lunch or dinner, and it’s so easy to make!
See More5. California Burger Bowls
California Burger Bowls have ambitions. They want to amaze your tastebuds while also offering a healthy, easy, and speedy lunch or dinner. And they succeed! In less than half an hour, California Burger Bowls whip up juicy, savory turkey burgers loaded with the easygoing heat of the West Coast sun and topped with tangy and sweet bites of tropical fruit with the smooth creaminess of avocado. Each bowl is pure happiness all the way down; it leaves you feeling good and your taste buds feeling elated.
See More6. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki sauce is essentially the Japanese equivalent of barbeque sauce, so why not add it to your cookout menu? Grilled Teriyaki Chicken boasts juicy poultry coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory sauce with delightful notes of soy and garlic. People will be clamoring for this chicken more than for the burgers! Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is wonderful served atop buns or on fresh garden salads, or just eaten on its own!
See More7. Steakhouse Burgers
A wise man once said that if you're eating at a restaurant for the first time, trying their burger is a good indicator of how the rest of their food will be–it's hard to mess up, right? Well, the establishment that these Steakhouse Burgers are from must be phenomenal because they're very juicy and loaded with sweet, savory, meaty flavor. The buttery bread, creamy milk, sweet garlic, tart Worcestershire sauce, tangy ketchup, and fatty ground beef all come together to make the heartiest, most delicious patties. Grilled to perfection, placed on a fluffy, toasted bun, and topped with your favorite condiments, it's a fact that you can't go wrong with these Steakhouse Burgers!
See More8. Grilled Steak Tacos
The sight of a soft taco piled high with all the favorite fillings is enough to get anyone excited. And the sight of Grilled Steak Tacos, filled with a charred, savory, juicy steak, is enough to get people cheering! The steak is marinated in a tropical, aromatic, and herbaceous blend, making it the perfect pairing for creamy avocados, bright tomatoes, and spicy onions. Grilled Steak Tacos take a little time to bring together, but they're such an incredible take on tacos you'll know they're worth the effort after just one bite!
See More9. Tropical Chicken Tacos
Tropical Chicken Tacos take you right to the tropics, but not in a hurry. The juicy shredded chicken takes a dip in a sweet and spicy sauce to really infuse that beloved jerk flavor. And don't worry, it's all done in a slow cooker so you can keep living on island time. It's packed in a salty (not sandy!) corn tortilla and topped with tasty green onions, crunchy red cabbage, creamy feta cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime. After just one bite of Tropical Chicken Tacos, you'll be singing, "Is this love, is this love that I'm feelin'?"
See More10. BLT Chicken Salad
There are so many versions of chicken salad, and folks have strong opinions: grapes or no grapes; curry or no curry. BLT Chicken Salad is a version for those who crave a lot of salty crunch. The basic elements of a chicken salad — chicken, mayo, and celery — are mixed with bacon, tomato, lettuce and avocado. Two deli favorites become one with a BLT Chicken Salad! Now appearing at a picnic near you (such as on your plate).
See More11. Spring Cobb Salad
The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the weather is warming. Spring has sprung and brought all its flavors to this Spring Cobb Salad. In just 30 minutes, the fresh ingredients in this salad combine to create a dining experience that will put you in a springtime-sunny mood. Spring Cobb Salad serves up tender chicken, hearty eggs, creamy avocado, juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy corn, sharp blue cheese, and crisp greens for a refreshing yet hearty meal.
See More12. Howdy Cowboy Grilled Steak
Out in the country past the city limit sign, they know how to work hard, treat people with kindness, and chow down on some good grub. And Howdy Cowboy Grilled Steak always lassos in a crowd, that's for sure! From the tender, juicy, perfectly cooked steaks to the ranch butter melted on top, this main course really creates quite the hoedown. You're in for a boot-scootin' good time with Howdy Cowboy Grilled Steak! It's the kind of dish you can hang your hat on!
See More13. Large Chopped Chicken Salad
We have a tiny secret that will pack a big punch to your lunch or dinner menu. Large Chopped Chicken Salad is full of huge flavor that everyone will rave about! Crisp cabbage, sweet corn, and flavorful carrots are just a tiny glimpse of the fresh favorites that are joined with grilled, savory chicken breast strips, all tossed with a ginormous-ly tantalizing spicy Greek yogurt ranch dressing, then topped with slices of creamy avocado and some tortilla strips for a crunchy bite! So, let this Large Chopped Chicken Salad change your short-on-flavor salad experience to a full-on-flavor-explosion of great taste in one bowl. You'll be livin' large!
See More14. Quick Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers
Fire up the grill because these Quick Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers are ready in no time and packed with flavor! Tender chicken is coated in a marinade made of savory soy sauce, spicy chili paste, fresh lime, sweet brown sugar, and tangy oyster sauce. Serve these delicious skewers with rice and grilled veggies for a meal that will make you feel like a chef. Quick Grilled Asian Chicken Skewers are the perfect way to elevate your typical grilling!
See More15. Best Caprese Salad
Do you want loads of flavor for your salad in a "caprese" sort of way? Best Caprese Salad is the winner, winner (with chicken in it) for your dinner! Balsamic marinated chicken is grilled to heavenly excellence and then tossed with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella balls, then drizzled with more of that mouth-watering balsamic dressing for just the "caprese" combination you adore! The Best Caprese Salad satisfies and has all the "caprese-ness" you crave. It's certainly a winner!
See More16. Peachy Pork Chops
Summertime sweetness gets a new savory sear! Peachy Pork Chops combine the savory, fatty flavor of pork chops with aromatic juicy fruit for a refreshing take on dinner! Seasoned to perfection with garlic, thyme, and a hint of lemon, Peachy Pork Chops is a dinner for two, ideal for a sunny evening on the patio. Since it only takes 20 minutes to make, you won't miss a beam of the sunshine!
See More17. Flank Steak with Summer Relish
Flank Steak with Summer Relish combines the heartiness of a steak dinner with the lightness of the season! The flank steak cooks easily and is perfect for soaking in a herbaceous marinade while still retaining its inherent beefiness. The summer relish is fresh, bright, and creamy with just a hint of heat. Flank Steak with Summer Relish is a perfect meal for afternoon cookouts or patio dinners with loved ones!
See More18. Tropical Shrimp Skewers
Your next cookout is about to take place on a white sandy beach by turquoise waves even as it stands on your patio! Tropical Shrimp Skewers grill up pink, juicy, and tender shrimp coated in a smoky and fragrant marinade with notes of sunny citrus. They combine this sensational seafood with the tangy sweetness of pineapple for the full paradisal taste. Tropical Shrimp Skewers offer a welcome refreshment next to burgers and hot dogs, all while taking your tastebuds to sunny shores!
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