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When you’re in need of something crisp and refreshing alongside whatever you’re serving — be it grilled shrimp or a roast chicken — let this be your go-to dish. Quick-pickled cucumbers and plenty of dill join forces in a classic salad that’s tangy and bright.

It’s a recipe that requires very little of you, aside from a bit of slicing and chopping, and since it gets better with a night’s rest it’s a make-ahead dream. So there’s really no reason not to add it to your repertoire.

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I’ll be honest with you: I like to be the person at a party who brings a dish that people can’t stop talking about. There’s a good chance you feel the same way. This recipe is here to help you embrace that feeling and make it your reality all summer long.

Inspired by classic pasta salad, it makes a couple simple changes that deliver a huge reward. Orzo takes the place of larger-shaped pasta, and once it’s partnered with wilted spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Asiago, the whole thing is gilded with a warm, sweet and tangy bacon vinaigrette.

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Looking for something to wow at today’s BBQ? I’ve got just the thing for you. Grilled chicken and veggie kabobs are pretty standard fare at most cookouts, but these stand out from the crowd, thanks to a secret spice weapon: za’atar.

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Shredded carrots have a firm crunch and sturdy bite that rival all other vegetables, and when they get thrown in a mix like this glorious salad, they are an essential supporting player. But it’s not just about the carrots and their sweetness here in this Thai-inspired hash — it’s also about the cabbage, the grapefruit, the zucchini, and so much more.

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In today’s modern world, we’re exposed to a wide array of toxins — more toxins than we’d like to think about, really. That’s why it’d be nice if there was a simple, cost-effective way to rid our body of any harmful build-up. The good news? There is! Hint: Think sea water. If you’d like to […]

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Cornhole is fun and all (especially if you get custom boards like these featured on Diana Elizabeth‘s blog!), but it’s not the best lawn game you can be playing this summer. Yes, I realize this statement might make me relatively unpopular on the internet. I’m glad I said it, though, and I stand by it.

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Cooking out in our backyard is one of our favorite ways to hang out as a family and entertain other families. The kids can run around blowing bubbles, kicking soccer balls around, and catching bugs while the grown-ups drink cocktails and prep dinner. My kiddos would be perfectly happy with hotdogs from the grill seven nights a week, but I grow tired of the hotdog routine pretty early in the season — like even before Memorial Day.

The trick to satisfying kids and grown-ups alike is to find a few meals that are either seasoned with mild flavors or can be adapted to have a slightly less heat. Here are 10 of my favorite grilling recipes for when entertaining both kids and adults.

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Let’s talk about hummus really quick — the best ones are silky-smooth with a creamy garlic flavor and the smoky hint of tahini. It’s nice to find this in a grocery store hummus or in one made from canned beans, but this Instant Pot version makes hummus that hits all those high notes with very little hands-on work (no peeling off chickpea skins!) and yet it still turns out ethereally smooth.

The secret? Giving chickpeas a long overnight soak in a briny bath to soften the skins and then cooking the beans until they’re incredibly tender in under an hour in the electric pressure cooker. The rest of the hummus comes together in minutes with just four other ingredients. This really is the best hummus you can make from dried beans using the Instant Pot.

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If you want a potluck dish that’s a total crowd-pleaser, and is as cheap as it is easy to pull off, there is no better choice than a really great, vibrant slaw. Fill your largest serving bowl with bold splashes of color and crunch from cabbage, carrot, and scallion, and toss it with a punchy and sesame-ginger vinaigrette for a side that will stand out in a crowd.

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Research of the Week

Mice with breast cancer who do yoga (there’s a visual) have smaller tumors.

Chess grandmasters enjoy longer lives, just like elite athletes.

Throwing could be primarily a male adaptation.

More and more kids are overusing ADHD drugs.

New Primal Blueprint Podcasts

Episode 247: Dr. Alvin Danenberg: Host Elle Russ chats with Primal Health Coach and dentist Dr. Alvin Danenberg about the interplay between modern technology and ancestral health when treating gum disease.

Each week, select Mark’s Daily Apple blog posts are prepared as Primal Blueprint Podcasts. Need to catch up on reading, but don’t have the time? Prefer to listen to articles while on the go? Check out the new blog post podcasts below, and subscribe to the Primal Blueprint Podcast here so you never miss an episode.

Interesting Blog Posts

One side benefit of the fracturing of society into thousands of weird subcultures is that there are more opportunities for prestige than ever.

Media, Schmedia

Are farmers still using antibiotics to increase animal weight, despite the FDA banning it last year?

While I still recommend you sit as little as possible, being fit makes it less bad.

Everything Else

Medieval peasants took more vacation than the average American.

Weight loss is 80% diet, 10% sleep, 5% exercise, and 5% whether or not you wear shoes inside your house.

I still hold out hope for Nessie.

Changing weather patterns has California farmers placing uncertain bets on the future.

Things I’m Up to and Interested In

Keto breakfasts I’d eat: This guy’s.

Study I found interesting: Another reason not to skip leg day.

Article I’m pondering: Why New Antibiotics Are So Hard to Find.

This is very cool: Yin and yang types have different brain activation patterns in depression, and the fMRI results look incredibly similar to the traditional yin and yang symbol.

Heard in the Roman Empire: “What about barbarian-on-barbarian crime?”

Recipe Corner

• Vietnamese chicken meatballs (I recommend ditching the sugar).
• This coconut cabbage stir-fry looks and sounds really interesting.

Time Capsule

One year ago (May 20 – May 26)

• 10 Tips to Boost Your Serotonin – Get sero-tonin’.
• 8 Primal-Friendly Flours – For those times you need flour, what’s the best to get?

Comment of the Week

“I love how you ended this article. So many people hug but don’t really *feel* the hug. My granny would hug very tightly for a very long time, and she always told me I gave the best hugs. Hugging my granny is a great memory I hold dear.”

• I agree. There’s nothing quite like a grandma hug, Tiffany.

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