Cooking in the summer can sometimes feel tedious. We all want to be outside in the sun, and the idea of roasting in a hot, smoky kitchen appeals. With hot and humid summers in New England, we find ourselves craving cool, crisp, light and refreshing dinners. Today I’m sharing 15 easy dinner recipes for hot summer days so you can enjoy a meal that leaves you feeling rejuvenated, fulfilled, and innovative with minimal time in the kitchen!
15 easy dinners for hot summer days
Vanilla Pizza
Pizza is delicious year round, but summer pesto is just right—especially with some garden-fresh roasted cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. love and lemon One of our favorites, this pesto pizza doesn’t disappoint. Speed up the process by purchasing fresh pizza dough and pesto from your local market.Jesse and Craig swear Via their Ooni Pizza oven The best part is that you can make pizza outside!
Favorite Veggie Burger
These Cookies and Kate’s Veggie Burger Check out bomb.com. Nothing beats a summer veggie burger, and don’t forget the side dishes! These burgers do take a little prep, but you can make them ahead of time to have them on the grill or stovetop right away. Burger recipes include sweet potatoes, quinoa, black beans, onions, garlic, cilantro, and more. Serve your burgers with fresh tomatoes, sprouts, avocado, pickles, red onion slices, cheese and anything you like!
Ultimate Mediterranean Bowl
Minimalist Baker’s Ultimate Mediterranean Bowl Mouth-watering deliciousness with a variety of flavors and spices for your hot summer evenings. Featuring veggies, veggies, olives, hummus, falafel, and tahini, you can’t go wrong! For faster and easier falafel making, there are vegetarian and kale falafel recipes to choose from.
Summer Ricotta with Roasted Vegetables
this Summer Ricotta with Roasted Vegetables The recipe from Smitten Kitchen includes an easy homemade ricotta recipe served with roasted vegetables and sourdough. It’s best to whip up the ricotta ahead of time and toss the veggies on the grill just before serving. This can be used as an appetizer for a summer cocktail party or dinner for 2-4 people. Um!
Quick Vegan Enchiladas with Sweet Potato Sauce
101 Recipes for Quick Vegan Enchiladas with Sweet Potato Sauce Great reviews! With just 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes in the oven, featuring black beans, sweet potatoes, and turmeric, you’re sure to love this delicious meal.
Large Kale Pasta Salad
this Big Kale Pasta Salad on a Budget Byte Include a creamy vinaigrette over macaroni, kale, grape tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, and parmesan. It’s also a great leftover for a beach or picnic lunch.
Sheet Pan Chicken Pita with Tzatziki
uh uh uh these Sheet Pan Chicken Pita with Tzatziki from Pinch of Yum looks delicious. Start with marinated quick-roast chicken, then top with roasted bell peppers, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta, lemon, and tzatziki of your choice. This is an easy meal the whole family will love, and if you want to cook outdoors, you can easily put it on the grill.
Taco Salad
Burritos Salad is one of my favorites and a great alternative to burritos in the summer when we’re especially craving some fresh vegetables. Taco Salad with Two Peas and Pods Super easy and delicious. All the items are included – fresh lettuce, ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, avocado and some nachos for that crispy crunch. Don’t skip the creamy cilantro lime dressing, it makes a salad!
Jalapeño Salad Grilled Halibut Sandwiches
So simple yet so delicious! This Grilled Halibut Sandwich with Jalapeno Salad from Sprouted Kitchen It’s an old song, but good. Fresh fish is best in summer, topped with a spicy salad, avocado and a bun of your choice is deli.
Miso Ginger Eggplant Soba Salad
A simple salad that’s full of flavor and fun, you can have this meal together in less than 20 minutes. Green Kitchen Stories’ Miso Ginger Eggplant Soba Salad Includes eggplant, soba, broccoli and spinach. This meal is healthy and delicious with a delicious miso and ginger gravy.
Greek Chicken Skewers
Summer kebabs are fun and easy. They feel festive and require little preparation. They make a great family meal or are also great for entertaining friends. These Delicious Greek Chicken Kebabs from Damn Delicious Juicy, tender and delicious. The chicken marinade is key, and adding feta, baked pita, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and a tzatziki sauce completes the meal.
Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, Slaw and Pina Colada Crema
The combination of shrimp in the jerk marinade, Pina colada cream, and grilled pineapple salsa make these tacos perfect for hot summer nights. There’s no shortage of flavor here!These Shrimp Tacos from Closet Cooking Just what you need this summer!
Mexican Street Black Bean and Corn Salad
this vegan Mexican Street Corn Recipe from Vegan Richa Looks super delicious. There’s nothing better than fresh corn in summer, and the jalapeño, chili, black beans, cilantro and lime served with a chipotle mayo is simply unbeatable!
Best BLT Sandwich
keep it simple, do a BLT with delicious mayo and tomato basil bread from Recipe Girl. Fresh summer tomatoes are the best, and crunchy lettuce and crunchy bacon make this staple a summer meal.
One Pan Corn and Zucchini Pesto Casserole
We love sheet pan meals and This one is from Half Baked Harvest Perfect for enjoying corn, zucchini and basil on a summer evening in your garden or local farmers market.
