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Whether you\u2019re on the deck, by the lake, in the mountains or beside the pool with friends and family\u2026 all you need is the right cheese and the perfect wine pairing for fresh and easy summertime deliciousness. This time of year is ripe for fresh ingredients like tomatoes, leafy lettuce, herbs and local vegetables. And what better way to add a little nutritious twist and a lot of taste to great summer meals, than by adding Canadian cheese<\/a>?<\/p>\n Cheese expert Anne-Marie Shubin recommends adding aged Canadian Cheddar to green salads, as well as toasted pumpkin seeds and thinly sliced apples. Cubes of Roasted Garlic Havarti or crumbled Canadian Feta are also wonderful with a tangy vinaigrette dressing. Summer salads are a quick and easy, light meal idea that energize without causing \u201clunch coma\u201d\u2014so that you don\u2019t need to take a nap in the hammock before you go on to your next summertime activity. Green summer salads go well with a Sauvignon Blanc: Pouilly-Fum\u00e9 or Sancerre, both from the Loire Valley, are known for their refreshing, vibrant nature and signature aromas of a freshly mowed lawn or ripe green bell peppers.<\/p>\n Thin-crust pizzas are also a great way to eat right in the summer when loaded with fresh vegetables and the right cheeses.<\/p>\n An Italian-style pizza with fresh tomatoes, basil and Canadian Mozzarella<\/a> is always nice with a Barbera wine, made from one of Italy\u2019s most common grapes. It\u2019s light bodied with a mouth-watering acidity that is best consumed young.<\/p>\n A tangy, dry Chianti is also a great choice. Or go for a medium-bodied Sangiovese. Its pronounced acidity makes it perfectly companionable with any tomato-based Italian dish.<\/p>\n