Dinner

Salting and squeezing the radishes seasons and crisps them.

This ribbon salad is evidence that you need a mandoline in your life. The shaved cucumber and melon will release some liquid and lose a bit of crunch after they’re dressed, so toss everything together just before serving.

Juicy, jewel-toned, peak tomatoes need little meddling: Thick slices of toasted country bread spread with a garlic-mayo schmear and sprinkling of sesame, chives, and lemon zest add just enough interest.

Tossing sliced plums in a mixture of sharp sherry vinegar, honey, black pepper, and shaved Parm brings them into the super-savory zone. Top it all off with a drizzle of your favorite olive oil.

This summer, take your peaches to dinner. Combine the fruit with a zippy dressing, ripe tomatoes, and creamy cheese for the ultimate sweet-salty-savory salad.

This boldly flavored fruit salad is a welcome accompaniment to any grilled main.

The shrimp cooks in minutes, so while it’s marinating, set out a platter of lettuce cups, mint sprigs, chopped peanuts, sliced cucumbers, and the reserved sauce.

Topping fried bread with brothy mussels, beans, and tomatoes turns it into a hearty knife-and-fork dinner.

With tahini, miso, a touch of sweetness, and rice vinegar, this umami-lover’s dream salad is the perfect way to put a fresh spin on a Western classic.

This low-fuss, spreadable salt-and-pepper butter makes seasoning your grilled corn a one-step affair at the dinner table.

Top grilled strip steaks with charred shishito and mini bell peppers for a sweet, smoky, occasionally spicy summer dinner.

Marinating sliced tomatoes in salt, pepper, olive oil, and fresh oregano intensifies their flavor and brings out their rich juices. Serve with crusty bread for mopping it up.

Inspired by the Korean soup kuksi, this chilled tomato broth is topped with noodles and crunchy vegetables for a refreshing summer dinner.