12 Summer Dinners That Keep Things Fresh and Easy
Summer dinners should feel simple, fresh, and easy to enjoy. These recipes are perfect for warm nights when you want something satisfying without spending too much time in the kitchen. From light favorites to easy meals packed with seasonal flavor, they keep things stress-free from start to finish. They make it easier to get dinner on the table without overthinking it.
Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
Packed with Cajun flavor, this sheet pan seafood boil is made in the oven with shrimp and Creole spiced andouille sausages. It’s just perfect for summer gatherings and Mardi Gras celebrations!
Peach Basil Chicken Salad
This Peach Basil Chicken Salad is sweet, colorful, and such a joy to eat! Serve this peach salad as a sandwich with a croissant or on a bed of lettuce. This recipe is incredibly simple and perfect for those who love a savory and sweet combination. It’s like summer in a bowl. I know you will love this refreshing chicken salad!Get the Recipe
Easy Baked Pesto Mozzarella Chicken
Have dinner on the table in just 30 minutes with this easy and delicious baked pesto mozzarella chicken. Low-carb, gluten-free, and made with simple ingredients.
Fajita Salad
This fajita salad recipe is one of our our go-to dinner ideas, bursting with charred vegetables and covered in a creamy salsa ranch dressing! We eat it often and it works for almost any diet: it’s easily gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan—plus it’s ideal for serving a crowd!
Garlic Shrimp Kabobs
Garlic Shrimp Kabobs are an excellent choice for summer BBQs and parties. They are easily assembled and cooked, while also being a healthy choice for many health lifestyles.
15-Minute Baked Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
Prepare quick and easy baked parmesan tilapia for a gluten-free dinner recipe ready in less than 15 minutes! This low carb, gluten free tilapia recipe combines lemon, mayo, and fresh parmesan cheese smothered on flaky fish and baked, broiled, or made in an air fryer for a family-friendly meal all will love!
Bean & Pasta Vegetarian Casserole
A dump and bake dish that will please everyone, this bean and pasta vegetarian casserole makes a perfect healthy dinner.
Instant Pot Salmon with Lemon and Dill
This recipe for Instant Pot Salmon means that dinner has never been quicker! You can make this recipe in just ten minutes. The salmon is paired with a lemon and dill yogurt sauce that adds the perfect level of zest to the seafood dish. Enjoy!
Grilled Mango Chicken
One of the reasons chicken is the protein of choice at our dinner table is that there are so many ways to make it. And while I have oodles of recipes for making delicious chicken dinners, this Grilled Mango Chicken recipe is one that consistently gets the thumbs-up at our house.
15-Minute Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Creamy Coconut Shrimp recipe is a Thai-inspired curry on the table in only 15 minutes! This naturally gluten-free and dairy-free coconut cream shrimp and rice dish tastes better than take-out, and will be a hit with the whole family!
Vegan Taco Bowl
The combo of crunchy cabbage, seasoned lentil walnut taco meat, creamy avocado, and zesty salsa with my spicy vegan sour cream is so satisfying every time.
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers
These Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers are marinated in an irresistible honey sriracha sauce then cooked on the grill. They are juicy and flavorful, and make the perfect easy dinner.
