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Easy Everyday | 06.03.19

50+ Light Summer Meals

Looking to eat healthy and stay cool this summer? Here are 50+ of the best light summer meals!

50+ of the best light summer meals text over 4 images of light summer meals.

Summer is almost here, friends! With warmer weather right around the corner, it’s time to go for cooler, fresher, lighter meals. Today, we’re sharing some of our favorite light summer meals for the fun days ahead!

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50+ Light Summer Meals

10-Minute Avocado Pasta Sauce

Avocado pasta in a white bowl.

Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad

Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe loaded with spicy greens, creamy avocado, boiled eggs, fresh tomatoes, corn, delicious grilled chicken, and topped with a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles. So yummy! (Gluten Free)

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Easy Veggie Burgers (3 Ways)

Veggie burger on a plate sitting on a cutting board.

Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad

Chili Mango Zesty Quinoa Salad served in a white bowl with a fork.

Low-Carb Mexican Meal Prep Bowls

Mexican meal prep dinner in a meal prep bowl.

Healthy Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos

Healthy Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos on a white serving platter.

Easy Vegetarian Summer Chili

Easy Vegetarian Summer Chili in a white bowl with a spoon.

Cherry Plum & Goat Cheese Summer Salad

Cherry Plum & Goat Cheese Summer Salad in a grey bowl with a fork.

Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies

 Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies on a sheet pan.

Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad

Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad in a white bowl

Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls

chicken burrito bowls in a meal prep dish

Easy Mexican Barbacoa Tacos

Easy Mexican Barbacoa. Corn tortillas topped with slow cooked chuck roast beef, avocado, tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese.

Best Lemon Balsamic Lentil Salad

BEST Lemon Balsamic Lentil Salad in a grey bowl with a fork.

Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls

 Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls

30-Minute Mexican Cauliflower Rice Recipe

30-Minute Mexican Cauliflower Rice in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

Spicy Southwest Whole30 Stuffed Peppers

Spicy Southwest Whole30 Stuffed Peppers in a casserole dish

Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad

Avocado strawberry spinach salad in a white bowl.

The Best Easy Salsa Recipe

Easy salsa in a white bowl with chips.

Spicy Salmon Tacos W/ Avocado Lime Dressing

Spicy Salmon Tacos w/ Avocado Lime Dressing on a white plate.

The Best Easy Avocado Toast Recipe

The BEST Easy Avocado Toast on a white surface.

Spicy Grilled Shrimp W/ Pineapple Sauce

Spicy Grilled Shrimp on a cutting board and white table

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole in a white baking dish with a wooden spoon.

Shrimp Guacamole Tostadas

Shrimp Guacamole Tostadas on a grey surface.

10-Minute Margherita Pita Bread Pizzas

10-Minute Margherita Pita Bread Pizzas on a cutting board.

Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

Easy Baked Teriyaki salmon served in two white bowls

5-Ingredient Vegan Enchiladas

5-Ingredient Vegan Enchiladas in a white baking dish.

30-Minute Healthy Sloppy Joes

30-Minute Healthy Sloppy Joes Recipe served on a cutting board.

Skinny Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Skinny Creamy Chicken Enchiladas  in a white baking dish.

5-Minute Spinach Vegetarian Quesadillas

5-Minute Spinach Vegetarian Quesadillas on a cutting board.

The Best Easy Healthy Lasagna Recipe

The BEST Easy Healthy Lasagna Recipe in a white baking dish sitting on a cooling rack.

Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich

Across shot of an avocado egg salad sandwich on a cutting board.

Roasted Harissa Eggplant Halves

Top view of Roasted Harissa Eggplant Halves on a plate

Sesame Tahini Noodles W/ Roasted Veggies

Sesame Tahini Noodles made with tofu shirataki noodles and roasted veggies topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and served with radishes are the perfect vegan and gluten free dinner recipe!

Easy Healthy Taco Salad W/ Ground Turkey

Easy Healthy Taco Salad w/ Ground Turkey in a white bowl.

Mediterranean Salad Bowls W/ Lebanese BBQ Meatballs

Mediterranean Salad Bowls w/ Lebanese BBQ Meatballs served in a white bowl.

Roasted Radish, Arugula, & Havarti Pita Bread Pizzas

Roasted Radish, Arugula, & Havarti Pita Bread Pizzas on a blue dish towel

Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Quinoa

Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp with quinoa on a white plate.

Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole

Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole with wooden spoon.

On-The-Go Tuna Lettuce Wraps

On-The-Go Tuna Lettuce Wraps on a countertop.

10-Minute Protein Loaded Nachos

10-Minute Protein Loaded Nachos on a sheet pan.

Roasted Beets & Sweet Potato Salad

Roasted Beets & Sweet Potato Salad in a Clear, glass bowl.

Turmeric Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Turmeric Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps on a white plate.

Lightened-Up Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Lightened-Up Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese in a white baking dish

Baked Mahi-Mahi Tacos

Baked Mahi-Mahi Tacos on a white plate

BBQ Chicken Power Bowls

Angled shot BBQ Chicken Power Bowls

Skinny Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Skinny Chicken Tortilla Soup in a white bowl.

Healthy Sriracha Tuna Stuffed Avocado

Healthy Sriracha Tuna Stuffed Avocado halves on a countertop.

30-Minute Blackened Salmon Tacos

30-Minute Blackened Salmon Tacos on a white plate.

Radish & Tangerine Detox Quinoa Salad

Radish & Tangerine Detox Salad in a bowl with a fork.

Spinach & Mushroom Naan Pizza

Spinach & Mushroom Naan Pizza on a dish towel.Easy Quinoa Salad With Feta Cheese

Easy Quinoa salad with feta cheese in a bowl

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12 Comments

  1. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says:

    June 24, 2019 at 12:38 am

    What a collection!! I am loving all of the shrimp recipes here. Those are my favourite in the summer

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  2. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says:

    June 23, 2019 at 11:13 pm

    What perfect timing! We have a bunch of family coming to stay with us for a week next month so I’ll be cooking for a crowd during one of the hottest times of year. Love having these options that aren’t just grill-based!

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  3. Karyl Henry says:

    June 23, 2019 at 9:30 pm

    Oh I’m seeing so many delicious recipes to add to my list! The only problem is where to start 🙂 This is a fabulous list and I’m excited to get started trying them

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  4. Veronika's Kitchen says:

    June 23, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    All these recipes look so tasty! I already tried a few of them and they are all so easy to make and super yummy! My favorite one is 10 minute pizza, made it so many times already!

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  5. Marisa F. Stewart says:

    June 23, 2019 at 12:50 pm

    Well, with this fabulous collection I certainly don’t have to worry about searching for some light summer meals. I love all of them. And besides sound good they look so appetizing. I’ll get started tomorrow beginning at the top. Thank you for the recipes.

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  6. Amanda Mason says:

    June 23, 2019 at 9:57 am

    I am absolutely LOVING this list of light summer meals! I’m in Arizona and it’s SO hot here and we just need light and easy meals for the evening. This list is perfect! I’m loving the Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies because of the peaches!! Saving this and sharing!

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  7. Anna says:

    June 23, 2019 at 8:32 am

    We are finally having some proper summer weather here in the UK, and I cannot wait to be trying all these delicious light meals, which will be just perfect for this time of the year! Everything looks mouthwatering and super tasty!

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  8. Denise says:

    June 20, 2019 at 2:41 pm

    This is a wonderful collection of meals for summer! I am pinning this for future reference! Thank you!

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  9. Michelle says:

    June 20, 2019 at 10:44 am

    Wow! What an amazing collection of recipes. They all look so tasty, and there’s definitely something for everyone in there.

    Reply
  10. Kylie | Midwest Foodie says:

    June 18, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    What a gorgeous collection of summer dinner recipes! I can’t wait to try those veggie burgers – they look delish. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli says:

    June 18, 2019 at 11:14 am

    Wow, what a great collection of summer meal recipes! They might be light but they all look incredibly delicious! Can’t wait to make some soon!

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  12. Elaine Benoit says:

    June 18, 2019 at 7:22 am

    Oh my gosh! Where to start. Every single one of your light summer dishes looks fabulous! I think I’ll make the bbq chicken power bowls first! It’s going to take me more than just this summer to get through all these delicious recipes!

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