33 Healthy Summer Dinners And Recipe Ideas

Summer is in full swing now and it is time for lighter dinner options. Instead of heavy soups and stews we love for winter, lets turn to fresh seasonal produce and make plenty of tasty salads, sheet pan dinners and use the grill. With all of the fruits and veggies that are at their peak of freshness, making a lighter salad with grilled shrimp or chicken is an easy choice. But if you aren't a salad fan we have sheet pan salmon and veggies or grilled chicken kabobs, all using garden produce. This collection of healthy summer dinners will be your go to meals for the next few months, with lots of different options for your family's preferences.

Grilled Chimichurri Chicken

This grilled chimichurri chicken is perfectly marinated and grilled for a quick lunch and dinner. Serve this over a salad or with veggies.

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Chicken Cesar Pasta Salad

This Chicken Cesar Pasta Salad recipe has crunchy croutons, chicken and a homemade creamy Cesar dressing. This is perfect for a weekend cookout or a quick dinner.

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Grilled Chicken Tenders

These grilled chicken tenders are marinated in lemon, garlic, herbs and olive oil, then grilled to golden brown perfection. The ultimate easy main course for summertime!

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Poke Bowl

This Poke Bowl recipe is bright, fresh, and colorful. It is not just delicious but fun to make. Packed with fresh ingredients served over sticky white rice with healthy veggies and spicy Sriracha mayo. It is an instant winner.

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Pan Seared Grouper With Lemon Butter

The rich butter sauce is perfect with the seared grouper. Serve this with a salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal.

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Balsamic and Pesto Grilled Chicken

This delicious chicken dish is marinated in balsamic, grilled and topped with mozzarella and pesto for a quick and tasty meal.

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Crab Louie Salad

This Crab Louie Salad reigns supreme among salad dishes, brimming with fresh ingredients like crunchy lettuce, asparagus, cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and succulent crab meat, all brought together with a rich, homemade Thousand Island dressing. Serving as a delectable main course salad throughout the year, it truly shines when Dungeness crab is at its seasonal peak.

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Panzanella Toscano With Grilled Chicken

This Tuscan-inspired panzanella skips the stove and gets smoky flavor by grilling crusty bread, chicken, and peppers. Toss them with fresh summer bounty like tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, and fragrant herbs, all tied together with a vibrant dressing for a stunning and satisfying bread salad.

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One Pan Baked Salmon And Vegetables

This One Pan Baked Salmon And Vegetables is a wholesome meal that can be prepared and baked in around 30 minutes. Clean up is a breeze with one pan meals!

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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

This delicious Hawaiian BBQ Chicken recipe has amazing flavors from the pineapple and BBQ sauce. This is the perfect summer dish for entertaining or when you want a dinner that is sure to impress.

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Easy Zucchini Stuffed Taco Boats

These Easy Zucchini Stuffed Taco Boats are packed with flavor and a breeze to make. Perfect for a nutritious and low-carb meal that won't disappoint.

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Chicken Kabobs In The Oven

These chicken kabobs can be oven baked or grilled for a tasty dinner recipe. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and paired with fresh veggies.

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Honey Sesame Chicken

Skip the takeout and make this delicious honey sesame chicken at home. This meal is loaded with veggies and a tasty sauce. Make this for dinner or meal prep for lunches for the week.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Craving an effortless crowd-pleaser? This BBQ Chicken recipe uses just 2 ingredients and your slow cooker for a delicious dump-and-go meal. Chicken breasts and your favorite BBQ sauce create a flavorful base you can customize with seasonings, veggies, or shred for sandwiches. Plus, it's freezer-friendly for easy meal prep!

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Greek Chicken Salad Bowls (Meal-Prep)

A Greek Chicken Salad is a fresh spring flavor you can make any time of year. Packed with bright healthy ingredients, it makes a great lunch or meal prep solution.

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Shrimp Louie

This Shrimp Louie salad makes a terrific lunch or salad. It is loaded with shrimp, eggs and avocado with a delicious dressing drizzled over top.

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Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

This cilantro lime grilled chicken is easy to prepare, made with healthy and fresh ingredients that pack it full of flavor! The best chicken dish for the summer!

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Easy Ground Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Ground Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers is made with lean ground chicken, tomatoes, rice and cheese all stuffed inside a tender bell pepper. This is an easy dinner recipe that can even be meal prepped for a busy weeknight meal.

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Easy Asian Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Asian Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps are an easy low carb dinner or lunch. These lettuce wraps are made with a delicious flavorful sauce and lots of crunchy fresh vegetables.

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Healthy California Chicken Salad Recipe

This healthy California Chicken Salad Recipe is made with a combination of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for a lighter chicken salad. This is delicious on a bed of lettuce for a low carb lunch or dinner or make a sandwich with a hearty whole wheat bread.

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Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas are a quick and easy dinner recipe. The tender chicken and vegetables are great on tortillas or rice.

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Shrimp Avocado Salad

This is a healthy and delicious dinner entree salad recipe that is loaded with juicy shrimp and ripe avocado. Perfect for summer dinners or potlucks.

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Asian Chicken Salad With Ginger Dressing

This Asian Chicken Salad With Ginger Dressing is a flavorful salad full of crunchy vegetables, mandarin oranges and rotisserie chicken drizzled with a tangy ginger dressing. This salad is perfect for meal prep for lunch or dinner.

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Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

This creamy lemon chicken pasta is a super simple recipe that you can have ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for spring and packed full of fresh citrus flavor you will love it!

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Lemon Rosemary Chicken

This simple and flavorful recipe for Lemon Rosemary Chicken is made in one pan and in less than 30 minutes! The easy savory pan sauce with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs is divine, and perfect with mashed or roasted potatoes.

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Cod Piccata

This flaky white fish recipe cooks quickly in a flavorful lemon butter sauce with briny capers. This dish is inspired by the same amazing flavors of an Italian chicken piccata.

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Easy Bruschetta Chicken Skillet Recipe

This easy Bruschetta Chicken is made with fresh simple ingredients. Fresh basil, grape tomatoes and garlic are topped on a juicy chicken breast for a flavorful dinner. This nutritious meal comes together in less than 30 minutes.

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Best Oven-Baked Shrimp Skewers With Garlic And Lemon Recipe

No need to wait for the weather to warm up, these Shrimp Skewers are oven-baked with a delicious garlic lemon butter sauce.

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Air Fryer Chicken Bites And Broccoli

We love these Air Fryer Chicken Bites and Broccoli recipe because it is so easy to make and can be ready in just about 30 minutes! Tender chicken pieces with broccoli served with rice or potatoes.

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Shrimp Linguine

This is such a classic dish but is perfect for Spring. It only needs a few simple ingredients but it is bursting with flavor. It comes together really quickly.

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Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken

This one-pan wonder combines juicy chicken with colorful roasted vegetables, crumbles of creamy feta, and briny olives for a taste of the Mediterranean. Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon brighten up the dish, making it a complete meal on its own. Enjoy it with brown rice, a dollop of hummus, or simply savor it as is

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