Panzanella

Panzanella is one of those dishes that proves the simplest ingredients often make the most memorable meals. At the height of summer, when tomatoes are sweet, juicy and practically bursting off the vine, this Tuscan bread salad is pure magic. Instead of letting a drop of tomato flavor go to waste, the salted tomatoes release their juices to create a vibrant dressing that soaks into chunks of toasted bread. Crisp cucumbers, sharp red onion, briny capers, fragrant basil and shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano bring balance and texture to every bite. It's the kind of salad that gets better as it sits, making it perfect for leisurely summer lunches, backyard dinners or any occasion that calls for celebrating tomato season.

Sunshine Daydream Salad

If you're looking for a colorful salad for your next summer party, this is the one. I think I've used almost every yellow piece of produce from the market. With a mixture of fruit and vegetables, there's something for everyone.

Charred Corn and Tomato Salad with Creamy Cilantro Green Goddess Dressing

This is similar to a really chunky salsa that you eat as a salad. Molly is sneaking in some mayo (classic Midwesterner…) as a nod to all the elotes she and her sisters are going to eat on their vacation too. Oh yeah baby.