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I make a large batch of these and keep them on hand for nibbling in the summer.
This is a summer salad but made in the kitchen - using a single skillet.
If you grow beans, or get them from a local farm, you may start to look for new ways of serving them.
We did the shrimp in a perforated grill pan on the barbecue but a skillet will work.
I used yellow squash but green or striped (zucchini) would work the same.
Something different for summer grilling: Mustard coated chicken breasts with Mustard Sauce.
The sweet potatoes I can buy are large, so I normally only buy 1 for the 2 of us.
With peppers, onions, and mushrooms this is a complet 'side dish' - additional vegetable is optional.
This is a nice change from pasta salads and, with quick-cooking barley it's quick & easy to make.
The creaminess of the dressing makes this a great do-ahead dish for a picnic.
The kebabs are done with a Teriyaki marinade and served on a Thai-influenced salad for an easy summer dinner.
Grilled Salmon, with sliced avocado on a bed of lettuce makes a light summer dinner.