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12 Summer Meals Made Oh-So-Easy From Trader Joe's

LifestylePublished Jul 8, 2016
By Caylin Harris
Trader Joes summer meals

A chance to relax, more daylight, and warmer weather all mean that the summer season is full of opportunities to let loose and break away from your regularly scheduled life. And after a long day at the beach or pool, who wants to go home and cook? Not us! Thankfully, Trader Joe's has tons of dinner-lite options that are big on taste and little on prep and cooking. 

Here are some of our favorites. 

Images via Trader Joe's

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Tacos Made Easy

Combine oven roasted Traditional Carnitas and your favorite TJ's salsa for a just-add-a-taco-shell type of dinner.

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Shake & No Bake

Everything is included in Trader Joe's A Complete Salad -- kale greens, hemp seeds, dates, Parmesan cheese, almonds, and lemon vinaigrette. Just combine and eat. Pouring it in a bowl is totally optional.

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It’s Not Delivery

Seeing that it's handmade and cooked in a wood burning oven, you’ll be just as satisfied with this Pizza Margherita as you would with your regular delivery.

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A Rice Idea

Full of tofu, edamame, and hijiki seaweed, this tasty Japanese-Style Fried Rice is a perfect side or even a meal on its own.

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Say Cheese

Think of it like the adult version of the kids' classic -- this tasty Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese dinner option is seasoned with roasted chilies for a nice kick.

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It’s Our Jam

Forget turning on the oven in the summer heat. Spread some of this tasty Uncured Bacon Jam on toast and top with eggs for a no-fuss breakfast (or breakfast for dinner). 

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Greens to Go

Pre-packaged salads in a variety of flavor combinations, like this Chopped Italian Style Salad, are a meal in and of themselves -- but also make for a great side too.

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Serious Sides

Serve up any of these side dishes, even as a main. It's a great way to get in some veggies and they taste fantastic -- you might even forget they’re veggies.

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Spuds to the Rescue

Pair these Traditional Latkes (potato pancakes) with eggs and avocado for a breakfast-for-dinner type meal your family will love. 

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Cauli(Flower) Power

Save major money by skipping takeout! You won’t believe that this Kung Pao Tempura Cauliflower is a veggie.

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Patty Perfection

TJ’s selection of veggie burgers comes in a variety of flavors -- hello, Thai Sweet Chili Veggie Burger. Take your pick whenever you’re looking for a meat-free main dish.

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Slam Dunk Dessert

These no-fry Mini Cinnamon Sugar Churros have a nice coat of sweetness but can also be paired with ice cream or Nutella too.

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