Description
This collection of 30 Easy Summer Dinners is full of light, fresh, and flavorful meals perfect for hot days. With minimal cooking, seasonal ingredients, and big flavor, these recipes are just right for quick weeknights, outdoor dinners, or relaxing after long summer days.
Ingredients
- Fresh & Fast Salads:
- Grilled Peach & Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese
- Lemon Herb Chickpea Salad
- Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)
- Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
- Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes & Basil
- Light Pastas, Tacos & Bowls:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta with Lemon
- Zucchini Noodle Caprese Bowls
- Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
- Pasta Salad with Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella
- Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowls with Cucumber Slaw
- Easy Grilled Mains:
- Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Thighs
- BBQ Salmon with Peach Salsa
- Grilled Portobello Burgers with Garlic Aioli
- Honey Lime Shrimp Skewers
- Grilled Veggie Platter with Hummus and Pita
- One-Pan & No-Oven Meals:
- Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Zucchini & Potatoes
- Summer Veggie Stir-Fry with Basil & Ginger
- No-Cook Tuna Nicoise Salad
- Caprese Flatbread with Balsamic Glaze
- Avocado Egg Salad Wraps
- Grain Bowls & Summer Skillets:
- Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Lemon Tahini
- Cajun Shrimp & Corn Skillet
- Southwest Sweet Potato Bowls
- Farro Salad with Grilled Zucchini & Feta
- Orzo with Roasted Veggies and Lemon Vinaigrette
- Summer Comfort Food (Made Lighter):
- BLT Lettuce Wraps with Avocado
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
- Peach BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
- Veggie Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa & Black Beans
- Summer Pesto Gnocchi with Cherry Tomatoes
Instructions
- Choose your favorite summer recipe from the list above.
- Gather fresh, seasonal ingredients—many recipes are customizable to what you have on hand.
- Follow individual recipe instructions for prep, cook, and assembly time.
- Enjoy light, flavorful dinners all summer long without overheating your kitchen!
Notes
Mix and match recipes throughout the week. Many are make-ahead friendly and great for meal prep. Don’t forget drinks and easy sides like fresh fruit or grilled veggies to round out your meals!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Varied
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per recipe
- Calories: Varies
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies
Keywords: summer, dinner, easy meals, quick recipes, light dinners, no-cook