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
Best Healthy Summer Recipes
“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
Healthy Summer Dinner 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
Easy Summer Dinner Recipes Ready In Under 30 Minutes
“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
Best Summer 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
Minute Healthy Summer Dinner Ideas
“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
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Light Summer Meals
“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
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Cooling Recipes For Hot Summer Nights
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© Cookie and Kate 2010 - 2024. All rights reserved. Cookie and Kate is a registered trademark of Cookie and Kate LLC.Looking for some easy summer dinners that are healthy and light? I've rounded up 25 of the best quick summer dinner ideas for a healthy, fresh, and light meal. Recipes like healthy summer salads, protein bowls, sandwiches, meat on the grill, and even chicken, pasta, and casseroles can make hot weather cooking tolerable!
When it's hot, sometimes the last thing we want to do is cook! Hot summer nights and days make me super lazy and no-cook, light summer dinner ideas are what I'm looking for.
Dinner Ideas For Hot Summer Nights
On a hot day during the summer veggies and fruits are a light option to add to your meal (like this strawberry salad!) Fresh produce like fruits and veggies are at their best during June, July, and August, making these fresh, seasonal foods an integral part of easy meals.
Rather than eating out on busy weeknights, making summer dinners for your family may be easier than you think! Also, it is generally easier to eat healthy on a budget when you can cook at home.
Whether it's grilling pork tenderloin, smoking BBQ chicken, or breaking out the Instant Pot, Air Fryer or even the Crock Pot (yes summer crockpot recipes are a thing!), these 25 recipes will inspire you to cook summer dinners at home and eat a delicious meal without turning on the oven.
Easy Cold Dinner Ideas For Hot Summer Days
All of these ideas are great for easy weeknight dinners or summer holidays like Memorial Day, the 4th of July, BBQs, and Labor Day. They are a mix of unique and classic summer dinners including vegetarian meals, kid-friendly options, and even party menu ideas.
Here are 25 simple and easy light summer dinner ideas that are delicious and refreshing! They have simple ingredients, and best of all, your family will love them!
The strawberry salad dressing is super refreshing and the perfect way to make use of the seasonal produce this summer. Eat the salad without meat for a vegetarian option or make it with chicken for additional protein.
Quick, Easy And Healthy Summer Salads
The BEST juicy healthy turkey burger recipe that is quick to make and ready to grill in less than 10 minutes! Serve with fresh corn on the cob for an easy and kid-friendly meal.
One of our favorite light summer dinner ideas with the most delicious spinach and feta turkey burger recipe you’ll find! Made with ground turkey (or use ground beef) and full of hidden veggies like spinach and zucchini!
This summer salad is full of Asian flavors and delicious textures. and colors that will help cool you down on a hot summer day.
Light & Easy Summer Dinners Story
One of my favorite summer dinner ideas that is light and easy to make is pasta salad! Summer vegetables like cherry tomatoes, make this dish a summer delight.
For the ranch dressing, you can either use a homemade version or just use the bottled kind. Top it with red onion and creamy avocado.
If you're craving a grilled burger with a low-carb twist, this burger in a bowl is one of the easiest summer dinners.
Summer Dinner Ideas
Spinach quinoa salad can easily be made ahead for a week’s worth of summer dinners! Topped with a delicious vinaigrette made with lemon juice and olive oil, this recipe is full of textures and fresh Mediterranean flavors! Done in just 20 minutes!
The perfect easy slider that is bursting with flavor. Great for hot summer days when you want a make-ahead recipe you can put in the slow cooker.
Bursting with fresh flavor, these chicken pitas are one of the best simple and light summer dinners your entire family will devour.
Lazy Summer Dinner Ideas
This chicken can be used for pitas, in salads, or simply as grilled chicken with couscous or rice. So many ways to incorporate this recipe into many summer dinner ideas!
Zucchini Lasagna Rolls are one of
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