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The 10 Most Popular Recipes of June 2020

Kelli Foster
Kelli FosterCulinary Producer at The Kitchn
I'm a recipe developer, food writer, stylist, and video producer (and The Kitchn's Dinner Therapist), with more than 10 years professional experience. Since graduating from The French Culinary Institute, I've authored 3 cookbooks: Buddha Bowls, Plant-Based Buddha Bowls, and The Probiotic Kitchen.
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Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Cyd McDowell
Japanese-Inspired Cucumber Salad

If there’s one thing we can be certain about when June rolls around and summer is in full swing, it’s the foods we crave. And right now, that means salads, salads, salads! As the temps have been rising this month, we’re finding our new summer rhythm and embracing fresh produce for summer essentials, like cucumber salads, potato salad, macaroni salads, slaws, and old classics that have been reimagined. I don’t know about you, but I’m finding a whole lot of comfort in getting these familiar summer recipes on the table. From French-inspired potato salad to a broiled wedge to make-ahead slaw, here are the 10 most popular new recipes we published this month.

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The New All-Purpose Vinaigrette
Ready for a brighter, more flavorful, and infinitely better vinaigrette? It's time to ditch the 3:1 vinaigrette ratio you know and really up the acid.
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Salt and Pepper Smashed Cucumber Salad
Made with just salt, pepper, and a homemade vinaigrette, this is the easiest cucumber salad you'll make this summer.
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French-Inspired Potato Salad
Ready to go beyond classic potato salad? You've got to try this one! It skips the mayo in favor of a punchy Dijon vinaigrette, and mixes in plenty of herbs.
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Japanese-Inspired Cucumber Salad
This summery cucumber salad, inspired by sunomono, is crunchy, refreshing, and swimming in delicate umami notes.
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Weeknight-Friendly Szechuan Chicken
If you’re a spicy food fiend, Szechuan chicken is a stir-fry dish that should absolutely be in your weeknight dinner rotation.
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Peach Cobbler Cookies
All the flavors you love from the classic big-batch summer dessert transformed into a sweet treat that's easy to share.
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Crunchy Cabbage Slaw with Farro, Pecorino, and Dates
Mixed with crunchy red cabbage, shredded kale, dates, farro, and Pecorino cheese, this make-ahead salad is a meal prepper's dream and will stay fresh for days without wilting.
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Broiled Wedge Salad
Meet our new and improved wedge salad that gets an extra layer of flavor from broiling.
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Skillet Chicken Parm Spaghetti Squash
This one-skillet dinner is our interpretation of classic chicken Parmesan on summer vacation. It gets a lightened up twist by using spaghetti squash in place of spaghetti, and browns rather than fries the chicken.
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Classic, Flavor-Packed Macaroni Salad
This all-in-one side dish is made of cool and creamy noodles tossed with punchy quick-pickled veggies, fresh herbs, and gems of sharp cheddar cheese.
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