Wow! Summer is passing by quickly. It’s been blazing hot outside, as to be expected in August here in Kansas City. I’ve rounded up a collection of seasonal tacos, salads and pastas for you. These recipes are light and fresh—exactly what I’m craving this time of year.
The only “trick, ” if you want to call it that, will be to eat enough to fill you up. I know you can do it. If you don’t see exactly what you’re craving below, be sure to check out my full summer recipe archives. Cheers to summertime!
“OH my goodness Kate, I have loved every recipe I’ve made from your site….but I have to say the Sushi Bowl is the best yet, YUM!!” – Charlene
Fresh Summer Dinner Recipe Ideas
“I’m not vegan but this is delicious. I used leftover beans and it turned out great. My aunt (who is vegan) has asked me make it two nights in a row. Thanks for the recipe it was the only one I found that I had all the ingredients in hand.” – Emma
“We are volume eaters in my household and we need large quantities of food to feel full! This pesto was a total hit, my kids were shovelling down the whole meal and begging for more. VEGETABLES. MORE VEGETABLES? That’s a first! THANK YOU!” – J Marie
“I just had to come here to say that my husband LOVES this recipe. He begs for it every week and even told me he loves it just as much as pizza! haha :) Of course I love it too – so easy and delicious!” – Erin
Quick Summer Recipes
“I made this salad for our family and they LOVED it!!! I’m making it again this week on their request!” – Deb
“I loved this pasta! It was so easy and fast to make, and so fresh even when I heated it up the next couple of days. I’ll definitely be making this again.” – Rachel
“Wow – This dish is amazing! The smoky rice and colorful veggies make this recipe pop both in flavor and aesthetically. My first time making Paella and it came together easily. I was even successful with the socarrat. Thanks for another delicious recipe :-)” – Dani
Light Dinner Ideas To Refresh Your Menu For Under 500 Calories
“I made these last night and they were WONDERFUL! I loved the flavor; the lime adds a lot. I followed the recipe exactly and they are fabulous the next day for lunch!” – Laura
“I made this yesterday and it was soooo good! We have a heat wave here in Germany right now so this was the perfect balance between refreshing and something warm for lunch. Will definitely make again :)” – Sam
“These tacos are so good and filling! The sauce was super easy to make too. I live in Austin and have eaten a lot of tacos and salsa – these are one of the best I’ve tasted.” – Alice
Light Healthy Dinner Ideas
“I made this last night to pack for lunches this week. Easy ingredients, simple to pull together, incredibly delicious, and so beautiful! I’ll definitely be bringing this as a side to summer cookouts!” – Lauren
“This was amazing!! My husband and I made this for lunch today with your GG hummus recipe and we both loved it. The smoothness of the hummus did not fail. What an amazing tip. Thanks for another great recipe.” – Tara
“Made the double tomato pesto last night! Whoa–it was soooo delicious!! I served it to the fam with a combo of pasta and zoodles, but I had mine with all zoodles. The flavors were fresh and complex and everyone, even the teenager, loved it. Thanks for the great ideas!” – Michelle
Easy Cold Dinner Ideas For Hot Summer Days
“I made this last week. It was delicious! This was a hit with my entire family including two picky preschoolers.” – Brenna
“This recipe is divine! I’m a newlywed looking for easy, but delicious recipes and this was exactly it; my husband loved it! Plus I just planted basil…making a perfect excuse to make this all the time!” – Grace
“Wow, just wow! I made this for supper tonight with salsa chicken burgers, and I am SO glad that I made enough pico, avocado dressing and black bean puree to have leftovers, because this ROCKED!I didn’t add any crumbled feta, and I don’t think it needed any, it was soooooo flavourful. Thank you SO MUCH for developing and sharing this!” – Denise
Healthy Summer Recipes
“Not only was this delicious when I made it, the leftovers were just as good – a major plus for me because I always want to have good leftovers to bring to work for lunch. I added some roasted sweet potato to one of my portions of leftovers and the flavors worked well together. I know this has been up for awhile, but thanks for another great recipe Kate!” – Amanda
“LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe. The carrot ginger dressing is so delicious! A great vegetarian dish. Even my die hard carnivore husband loves it for dinner.” – M
P.s. More recipe roundups: 24 meatless recipes that carnivores will love and 23 cooling summertime recipes (no cooking required!). You can shop my essential kitchen equipment here. Don’t forget to follow us on Pinterest for a steady stream of recipe inspiration!
Healthy Summer Recipes To Make On Repeat
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© Cookie and Kate 2010 - 2023. All rights reserved. Cookie and Kate is a registered trademark of Cookie and Kate LLC.If you've been dreaming about backyard BBQs, picnics in the park, and getting your grill on all winter long, don't let a certain diet or trying to eat healthier derail your plans. We’ve got tons of healthy options so you’ll never be left out and can indulge in warm weather favorites all season long too. We know health looks different to different people, so we’ve included options for every diet, like low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, gluten-free, and even low oil. Don’t let summer pressures stop you from enjoying your favorites—remember, EVERY body is a beach body, and it’s way more important that the food you put into it makes you
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Light Summer Dinner Recipes
We all know the most successful “diets” are about celebrating the foods we can eat instead of rueing the loss of the ones we can’t, right? Instead of avoiding our favorites altogether, we prefer to make simple swaps. Take hamburger or hot dog buns—if you’re avoiding carbs, they’re a big no-go. Try one of our many lettuce wraps, our cheeseburger cabbage wraps, our zucchini bun hot dogs, or our pineapple bun burgers. Trying to eat less meat? You won’t miss it with killer meals like our Thai-inspired grilled cauliflower steaks, our Caprese eggplant steaks, or our falafel chickpea vegetarian stuffed peppers. Avoiding oil? You know what we’re going to say—try making your faves in your air fryer. You can make everything from chicken wings to orange chicken in there without having to touch a pot of hot oil. The name of the game here is really to get creative—use our recipes for inspiration, but play around with different flavors. You
For more summertime inspiration, check out our top vegetarian BBQ recipes, our best low-carb cocktails, and our favorite air fryer vegetable recipes too.
This dish has all the eggplant Parm flavors you love, lightened up a bit for summer. Instead of breading each slice of eggplant, you'll top the entire skillet with panko bread crumbs, making it easy enough for a weeknight dinner that won't weight you down.
Summer Lunch Ideas That Are Easy & Stress Free
We here at love a regular burger, but something about a flavor-packed veggie burger can be SO satisfying in its own way. This mushroom-based version is a symphony of salty, complex flavors. Paired with a bright citrus slaw and spicy vegan mayo, it might be our favorite plant-based burger ever.
When it comes to hearty summer salads, none are more hearty than a taco salad. Load it up with veggies, cheese, and ground beef for the perfect satisfying summer meal. We love this classic version, but if you want to get fancy, feel free to swap in and out your fave toppings.
This bruschetta grilled chicken is one of our favorite ways to celebrate fresh summer flavors all season long. When you've got extra homemade bruschetta on hand, try using it as an extra-flavorful boost to your main course—starting with this cheesy, fresh dish.
Minute Anti Inflammatory Summer Dinner Recipes
To get extra crispy fried cauliflower, you gotta use your air fryer. This recipe is basically the vegan version of our favorite fish tacos. The finishing touches? A quick and easy pickled slaw for a bite of freshness and a spicy mayo for a touch of heat.
Grilling fish can be intimidating, but with foil packs, there's no need to stress. Rather than worry about the fish sticking to the grates or flipping the flaky flesh, you'll fold the salmon up in tin foil instead. It's not just fish inside, either—there's a medley of zucchini and yellow summer squash with a smoky honey-chipotle sauce. 😍
With tangy lime juice, a kick of cumin,
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