Summer Dinner Recipes

Here are some of my favorite Summer Dinner Recipes. It’s a delightful collection of lazy summer dinner ideas that will help keep you cool during the hot summer months. This collection celebrates the vibrant colors, crisp textures, and bountiful harvests that make summertime the fresh and delicious time that it is!

Air Fryer Chili Lime Cod for Fish Tacos

Make this delicious Chili Lime Cod in the air fryer, then use it to make fish tacos with all the fillings you love.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chili Lime Cod

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

The salsa chicken cooks in the crock pot making a tender and flavorful filling for tacos. Or serve the chicken on nachos or rice. And, my favorite trick for the summer is to set the crock pot outside so all the heat stays out of the house.

Get the recipe: Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

Everybody loves shrimp, and these tacos are an easy way to get a delicious family friendly dinner on the table.

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Lentil Tacos

These quick and easy to make Lentil Tacos with smashed avocado are a great vegan meal. Full of protein and flavor, these will quickly become a favorite in your house too.

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Shrimp & Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Seared Shrimp with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Cilantro Lime Quinoa is a great summer bowl that’s filled with nutrition. This low FODMAP recipe is so good; it’s a must try!

Get the recipe: Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Shrimp and Street Corn Bowls

Shrimp and Mexican Street Corn Bowls are filled with sautéed shrimp topped with delicious Mexican street corn (esquites), black beans, and lettuce, and then the bowl is topped with fresh avocado slices. It’s summer perfection.

Get the recipe: Shrimp and Street Corn Bowls

Salmon Bowl

These Salmon Bowls might just be the perfect summer dinner. Loaded with fresh veggies and all the flavors of a California Roll, but so much easier because you don’t have to roll the sushi. You could even call them deconstructed sushi bowls.

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Sausage Potatoes and Snap Peas

Sausage Potatoes and Snap Peas is a breeze to make and filled with summer flavors. Use your favorite sausage to personalize the flavors. The whole family will love this one!

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Southwestern Falafel

The Southwestern Falafel is a twist on the classic Middle Eastern favorite of chickpea patties. These easy to make patties have flavors of chili powder, pinto beans, and cilantro. Serve the patties in pita or in bowls, however you prefer.

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Soba Noodle Salad

Soba Noodle Salad with Tofu and Grilled Veggies is a fun light dinner that’s also great for lunch. This meal can be served warm or at room temperature too.

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No Bake Tuna Noodle Casserole

What do you do if it’s summer but you still want some classic comfort food. This No Bake Tuna Noodle Casserole is the answer. So easy to make, and it tastes just as good (if not better) than what mom made.

Get the Recipe: Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Orange Peel Tofu

Orange Peel Tofu is a flavorful meal that’s filled with veggies. Serve it over rice or just by itself. And it’s great because you can mix up the veggies with whatever you like or what’s in the fridge!

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Shrimp Ramen

You know those packets of ramen noodles? Elevate them to a great and easy to make dinner of Shrimp Ramen. So quick and easy, and way better than the package directions. And, this is an easy vegan meal if you leave the shrimp off.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Ramen

Garlic Sesame Noodles

Garlic Sesame Noodles come together so quickly. They can be served plain or with any veggies you like. Or, with your choice of protein. Grab some leftover grilled steak or whatever vegetables are in the fridge. These can be served warm or cold straight from the fridge as well.

Get the Recipe: Garlic Sesame Noodles