Tired of the same old recipe rotation? Change things up with these easy summer dinner ideas! They include pastas, pizzas, tacos, salads, and more.
Once Memorial Day arrives, all I want to eat are fresh, easy summer recipes. I know, I know, summer won’t officially begin until June 20, but here, the weather’s warm, the days are long, and berries, tomatoes, and zucchini are popping up at the farmers market. Why wait? I’m ready to make my favorite summer dinner ideas on repeat!
No offense to winter, spring, or fall, but summer is my favorite time to cook. So much is in season now – fruits, leafy greens, herbs, peppers, tomatoes, etc., etc. The beauty of this peak-season produce is that you don’t have to do much to turn it into a delicious meal. These fruits and vegetables are insanely flavorful on their own – great summer recipes just let them shine.
Healthy Summertime Dinner Recipes
You’ll find 45 of my best summer dinner ideas below. They all rely on seasonal produce, so they’re fresh, healthy, and easy to make. Ranging from pastas to tacos to soups, salads, and more, they’re the recipes I’ll be making all season long. I hope you love them too.
Slow-roasted tomatoes are the star ingredient in this elegant recipe. They add rich, savory flavor to the simple combination of linguine, arugula, herbs, and fresh mozzarella cheese.
I’m obsessed with all summer dinner ideas that use sweet corn, but this one is really something special. I blend some corn kernels into the creamy, silky sauce and leave the rest whole for crunch!
Easy Summer Dinner Ideas
The summer recipes I love the most are the ones I can play with. Take this pasta – I call for summer squash, cherry tomatoes, and carrots in the recipe, but it works just as nicely with eggplant, peppers, or fennel instead. Swap in whatever sounds good to you!
Pssst! That creamy pasta sauce is totally dairy-free. A simple blend of cashews, tomato paste, and marinara sauce, it’s healthy, fresh, and easy to make on a weeknight.
Summer dinner ideas don’t get simpler than this one! If you have an abundance of fresh basil on hand, feel free to make your own pesto, but if you don’t, the store bought kind works too.
Quick & Easy Summer Dinner Ideas
Is it pasta? Uh…no. Is it delicious? Heck yes! Olives, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes fill these zucchini noodles with bright and briny flavor. Even pasta purists will love this dish.
In summer, simple grilled veggies are my idea of the perfect weeknight dinner. I serve them with a hearty, flavorful sauce like tzatziki or romesco and round out the meal with fresh pita. It’s so easy, healthy, and delicious!
Tip: Cook off a batch of these veggie burgers, and store them in the freezer. They reheat perfectly, so I love keeping them on hand for quick and easy dinners throughout the summer. Just add a side of fries or corn on the cob to make them a meal!
Easy Summer Weeknight Dinner Recipes & Ideas
A veggie burger that’s quick enough to make on a weeknight? Yes, please! These smoky, spicy black bean burgers come together in 30 minutes flat.
Tamari and balsamic vinegar infuse these juicy mushroom caps with tangy, savory flavor. We love to eat them on homemade buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a slather of vegan mayo.
When I’m in the mood for a really fun summer night, I make tacos for dinner. I serve cilantro lime rice and refried beans on the side and (of course) make margaritas to drink.
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If you’re someone who loves to get ahead on dinner, this recipe is for you. You can cook the bold, spicy jackfruit filling up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge. When you’re ready to eat, warm the filling, whip up the refreshing mango salsa, and dig in!
These veggie tacos are SO simple to make, but that doesn’t mean they skimp on flavor. The roasted cauliflower and cabbage filling is richly spiced with cumin and coriander, and a bright, creamy avocado sauce takes them over the top.
It’s impossible for me to decide what I love most about these tacos. It could be the mango’s surprising sweetness, the kick of heat from the sriracha mayo…or the fact that they come together in under 20 minutes. Try them once, and you’ll make them for Taco Tuesdays all summer long.
Summer Dinner Ideas Perfect For Hot Days
I start making these tacos as soon as sweet corn shows up at the farmers market. They’re so fresh and summery, filled with juicy cherry tomatoes, charred green beans, and oodles of cilantro.
We’re all familiar with stuffed peppers, but they’re not the only vegetable that you can stuff and serve for dinner. Stuffed zucchini and eggplant make delicious entrees too.
You can make these stuffed peppers two ways: with cheese, or without it. Jack would pick the cheese every time, but I like the vegan variation. Instead of using cheese, I top the peppers with a scoop of guac and a generous drizzle of chipotle sauce. You really can’t go wrong!
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We can never have enough summer dinner ideas for zucchini season, right? This recipe is one of my favorites. A flavorful mixture of tomatoes, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese fills juicy, tender zucchini boats. Dollops of pesto take it all over the top.
This summer dinner recipe is easy enough to make on a weeknight, but it’s elegant enough for special occasions, too. Smoky grilled eggplant halves overflow with an herb-flecked bulgur and lentil salad.
Spice up your rotation of summer dinner ideas with these veggie-packed peppers! I mean “spice up” literally – the poblanos fill this recipe with a delicious heat.
Best Healthy Summer Recipes
On a hot summer night, nothing hits the spot like a big, refreshing salad. In addition to showcasing fresh produce, these entree-worthy recipes feature satiating ingredients like beans, homemade croutons, and hard-boiled eggs.
Oh, how I love this Niçoise salad! It’s one of those summer recipes that I’d be happy eating for dinner every night. To make it vegetarian, I use creamy white beans and briny artichoke hearts instead of fish.
Shiitake walnut taco meat, black beans, and crispy tortilla strips fill this summer salad with tasty taco flavor. A creamy cilantro lime dressing ties it all together.
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This stunning salad has a wonderful mix of textures and flavors. Tender couscous contrasts with crispy roasted chickpeas, and juicy fresh tomatoes play off chewy roasted ones. Feta cheese adds rich, tangy flavor, and a shower of fresh herbs lends the perfect finishing touch.
It may not be soup season, per se, but if you ask me, gazpacho, ratatouille, and good ol’ tomato soup are some of the best summer dinner ideas around.
When it’s too hot to turn on the oven…or the stove…or the grill…make this gazpacho recipe! It’s a breeze to make (just add the ingredients to a blender, and puree), and it’s deeply cooling and refreshing.
Flavorful, Easy Summer Dinner Ideas
I have my Easy Vegetarian Chili on repeat in the winter, but in the summer, this lighter, brighter recipe takes its place. A zingy tomatillo broth surrounds white beans, sweet corn, and zucchini.
If Caprese sandwiches aren’t already in your rotation of summer dinner ideas, then it’s your lucky day! You can put them together in minutes, and they’re fresh, aromatic, and satisfying. Get ready to make them on repeat.
These picnic-perfect sandwiches are my vegan riff on a pan bagnat. I replace the traditional tuna with an herbed tahini and chickpea salad.
Cold Dinner Ideas (summer Meals) Leftovers Then Breakfast
Brown rice and avocado make these wraps nice and hearty, while mango, bell pepper, and a creamy carrot-ginger sauce pack them with fresh flavor.
Lasagna, though, is a must-try summer recipe. Between all those noodles and marinara, you’ll find a fresh, flavorful medley of roasted summer veggies.
Who says you need meat or cheese to make crave-worthy enchiladas? I fill these guys with black beans, tofu, and sautéed veggies and smother them with tomatillo salsa and cashew sour cream. Even Jack, the biggest cheese lover I know, goes back for seconds.
Healthy Summer Dinner Recipes
In this lighter riff on my mom’s classic recipe, I bake the eggplant slices instead of frying them. Don’t worry, though – they’re still crispy and delicious!
Have zucchini left to use? Make this zucchini lasagna! I sub zucchini planks for half the lasagna noodles and blend more zucchini into the creamy filling.
These summer dinner ideas all keep well, so if you have leftovers, you’re in luck. Pack them up for an easy lunch the next day!
Day Healthy Summer Meal Plan (gluten Free)
Customize this recipe with whatever summer veggies look best. Julienned carrots and cucumber, sautéed mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, and green beans would all be excellent here.
This hearty, healthy bowl is perfect for meal prep. Grill the veggies, cook the rice, and mix up the sweet & spicy pineapple salsa ahead of time. Just add guac when you’re ready to eat.
Hot days call for refreshing summer recipes like this one. A plant-based take on Hawaiian poke, it features cooling watermelon, cucumbers, and pickled ginger.
Healthy Summer Recipes
You can (and should) make skillet pizza all year round, because the crust is thick, chewy, and extra-crisp on the bottom. I included it here, though, because I love it with summer toppings. Think roasted tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and big dollops of pesto.
You won’t miss the cheese on this
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