Here are more summer meals with dairy. Peak-season tomatoes and ripe peaches surround creamy burrata in this easy, no-cook summer salad.

The flavors in this easy, make-ahead pasta salad are some of my favorites in the summer, but I also love that the nutrients in this pasta salad really make it stand apart from typical ones.

Incorporating cottage cheese into a Tex-Mex taco bowl adds high-protein dairy with lean seasoned beef, black beans, cheese, tomato, and avocado may seem a little unusual, but you’ve got to trust me on this one! Cottage cheese adds creamy richness that complements the spices and textures while increasing satiety and protein.

This high-protein dairy cottage cheese bowl is topped with tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. The result is a filling lunch with protein, fiber, and a ton of fresh flavor!

The secret to this simple yet flavorful soup is adding a piece of rind from the Parmesan cheese to the broth-tomato mixture while cooking. The rind not only imparts a rich savoriness but also helps to thicken the soup giving it a light, velvety consistency.

Quick and easy soups and stews are in constant rotation in my kitchen as soon as the fall temps start to drop, and my favorites are ones like this chili that satisfy my craving for comfort food while being packed with protein and fiber.

Lasagna is always a crowd-pleaser, but it takes time to prepare and layer ingredients – which is why we can’t get enough of this lasagna soup made in the slow cooker.  And don’t miss the best part: a Parmesan-ricotta mixture like the creamy cheeses you find in traditional lasagna. 

Plain yogurt not only adds creaminess to this tangy dressing, but it also decreases the oil needed compared to traditional salad dressings.