25 Light & Easy Summer Meals

Looking for some easy summer dinners that are healthy and light? I’ve rounded up 25 of the best easy summer dinner ideas for a healthy, fresh and light meal.

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Recipes like salads, protein bowls, sandwiches, grilling and even Instant Pot and casseroles make hot weather cooking tolerable!

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Here are a few super simple and easy summer dinners that are healthy, light and surprisingly refreshing!

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STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

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HEALTHY TURKEY BURGER

INDONESIAN CHICKEN SALAD

SUMMER VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Bursting with healthy vegetables, Italian dressing and gluten free chickpea pasta. This Italian pasta salad is the most flavorful side dish you can add to your picnic this summer! Get Recipe

This ranch chicken quinoa salad is quick, easy, and healthy. It uses rotisserie or leftover chicken to make it even faster!

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25 Light & Easy Summer Meals

Looking for some easy summer dinners that are healthy and light? I’ve rounded up 25 of the best easy summer dinner ideas for a healthy, fresh and light meal.

Recipes like salads, protein bowls, sandwiches, grilling and even Instant Pot and casseroles make hot weather cooking tolerable!

Here are a few super simple and easy summer dinners that are healthy, light and surprisingly refreshing!

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

HEALTHY TURKEY BURGER

The BEST juicy healthy turkey burger recipe you’ve ever had! Quick to prep and ready to grill in less than 10 minutes!

INDONESIAN CHICKEN SALAD

This is the salad for people who might not think a main-course salad is really a thing. (And if you've ever ordered Chinese Chicken Salad on a menu, this is for you.)

SUMMER VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

This ranch chicken quinoa salad is quick, easy, and healthy. It uses rotisserie or leftover chicken to make it even faster!

RANCH CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD

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More recipes to try:

Watermelon Salad

Pesto Orzo Salad

Strawberry Chicken Salad