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    Home » Recipes » Salads Recipes

    30 Quick & Easy Summer Meal Recipes

    Updated: Aug 8, 2024 · Published: May 16, 2018 by Andrea

    These family-friendly 30 Summer Meal Recipes will get everyone excited for summer food! No oven required, and loads of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options!

    From healthy nutrient-packed salads and grilled meat & fish, to fulfilling pasta & grain bowls, here are 30 quick summer meal recipes that will keep you away from the oven on a hot day.

    I've asked some of the top food bloggers out there to share their favorite quick and easy summer meal recipes that come together in 30 minutes or less, and boy did they deliver!

    Here it is my handy list of 30 best summer meal recipes to make your summer life easier, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the sun.

    Plus, make sure to try my favorite summer appetizers and no-bake desserts to make the ultimate summer dinner party!

    Vegetarian & Vegan

    Vegan Three Bean Quinoa Summer Salad

    quinoa salad with tomatoes, beans, basil, and lemon on a serving bowl

    "This vibrant vegan Quinoa Summer Salad is loaded with veggies and healthy beans, high in protein and naturally gluten-free." by The Petite Cook

    Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice

    pineapple fried rice in a bowl"This simple Pineapple Fried Rice is bursting with tender vegetables and sweet pineapple chunks and is ready in just 12 mins." by Recipes From A Pantry

    The Easiest Vegan Pad Thai

    vegan pad thai with noodles, veggies and lime on a plate with chopsticks on side"Bursting with vibrant Thai flavors, this is probably the easiest Vegan Pad Thai ever! Ready in less than 30 min, and naturally gluten-free!" by The Petite Cook

    Easy Vegan Peanut Noodles

    vegan peanut noodles salad in a bowl with chopsticks"A little spicy, quick and full of veggies, this Spicy Vegan Peanut Pasta Salad is a delicious way to use up leftover spaghetti noodles" by Food Meanderings.

    Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh

    cauliflower rice tabbouleh in serving bowl"This Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh recipe without any additional toppings is grain-Free, gluten-Free, refined sugar-Free & dairy-Free." by Emma Eats & Explores

    Vegan Burrito Bowls with Avocado Lime Dressing

    vegan burrito bowl with rice, tomatoes, beans"These burrito bowls only take a few minutes to throw together so you’ll have dinner ready in no time!" by I Heart Vegetables

    Vegetarian Barley Greek Salad

    barley greek salad with feta, basil and tomatoes, on a plate.

    "A fresh, vibrant vegetarian salad with summer Mediterranean flavors – This Barley Greek Salad is quick to make, great on its own or with any grilled fish or meat!" by The Petite Cook

    Vegan Roasted Sweet Potato, Corn and Black Bean Salad

    roasted swet potato bowl with beans and corn"A delicious vegan, veggie-packed recipe that’s reminiscent of a taco salad. The roasted sweet potato and spicy miso dressing are the stars of this dish!" by Foodal

    Vegan Beet Salad Wrap

    vegan beet and salad wrap"A salad wrap with a powerhouse of flavours and textures including pickled baby beets, sundried tomatoes and pesto." by Tinned Tomatoes

    Vegan Chicken Salad with Pickles

    vegan chicken and pickles salad in a bun"This Vegan Chicken Salad with Pickles is the answer for a quick dinner- Easy to make, no cooking required, and packed with protein!" by Fried Dandelions.

    Raw Spiralized Thai Salad

    raw spiralized thai salad in a bowl"Who ever said veggies were boring? This Spiralized Thai Salad is all veggie, all raw, and exploding with flavor!" by Strength & Sunshine

    Lazy Falafel

    falafel salad in a pita"This Lazy Falafel is SUPER easy to make, will take up less than 30 minutes of your time, and tastes every bit as delicious as the traditional version!" by Rhian's Recipes

    Meat & fish

    Salmon Vietnamese Summer Rolls

    salmon vietnamise summer rolls with carrot spinach and cabbage"Loaded with fresh veggies and nutrient-packed salmon these make a flavourful, crunchy and refreshing light summer meal!" by The Petite Cook

    Strawberry Cobb Salad

    strawberry cobb salad on two plates"This Strawberry Cobb Salad loaded with veggies, fruit, and protein, makes a super flavorful and satisfying summer meal" by A Clean Bake.

    Tequila Lime Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

    tequila grilled chicken breast with pineapple salsa on top served on a plate with greens and lime"This Tequila Lime Chicken is packed with vibrant flavors and cooks in under 30 min – A fun and festive Mexican-style dish perfect for dinner parties and week-night meals alike!" by The Petite Cook

    Crab & Avocado Salad

    crab, avocado and greens salad in a bowl"This Crab and Avocado Salad is full of the flavours of summer with char-grilled asparagus, char-grilled spring onion and a creamy dressing made from natural yoghurt, lemon and fresh red chillies!" by Supper in the Suburbs

    Grilled Lamb Kibbeh Kebabs

    grilled lamb kibbeh skewers "These remarkably easy yet flavoursome kebabs taste great grilled indoors or cooked out over the coals. Serve with flatbread, hummus, plain natural and a side salad." by Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary

    Italian Marinate Grilled Chicken

    marinated chicken breast with broccoli on the side"The perfect Italian marinate makes this chicken one of our favorites! Juicy, flavorful chicken is what you'll get!" by Salt and Baker

    Grilled Sea Bass with Watermelon Mango Salsa

    grilled sea bass with watermelon salsa"This grilled sea bass is topped with a refreshing watermelon and mango salsa, making it the perfect light summertime dinner!" by Foodie Girl Chicago

    Pasta with Calamari & Tomato Sauce (aka Calamarata)

    pasta with calamari and tomato sauce"Classic Italian Calamarata is LOADED with seafood flavour and made with super simple ingredients! Ready in 20 minutes and SO tasty, if you love pasta and seafood this is sure to become a favorite." by The Petite Cook

    Curry Chicken Saladcurry chicken salad

    "Simple, healthy and packed with summer flavors, this is one of my go-to salads. When you BBQ chicken this summer, make extra so you can throw this salad together the next day!" by Pinch & Swirl

    Chicken Hummus Naan Wraps

    chicken wraps with hummus"An easy chicken wrap recipe you can throw together in just 15 minutes for a quick & healthy dinner or lunch!" by The Rising Spoon

    Steak Salad Bowl with Chimichurri Sauce

    irish steak salad bowl with avocado, carrots, green leaves and chimichurri sauce"This tasty Steak Salad Bowl with Chimichurri sauce is loaded with veggies, high in protein and naturally gluten-free. The perfect meal to enjoy on sunny days!" by The Petite Cook

    Red Pesto Pasta

    red pesto pasta"Ready under 30 minutes using only one pot, this delicious red pesto pasta recipe is the perfect weeknight meal." by One Clever Chef

    Easy Shrimp Avocado Saladshrimp and avocado salad

    "A delicious and healthy cold shrimp salad with avocado, tomatoes, feta cheese, and lemon juice" by Savory Tooth

    Easy Italian Aperitivo Platter

    italian aperitivo platter with salami, cheese, bruschetta, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, bresaola and roasted peppers"If you’re planning an al fresco dinner this summer, look no further – It really doesn’t get easier (and tastier) than this Italian aperito platter!" by The Petite Cook

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    1. Bintu (@recipespantry) says

      May 18, 2018 at 3:42 pm

      So many delicious recipes here! Spoilt for choice for what I want to make this weekend. Thank you for including me

      Reply
    2. virginiabloggers says

      May 17, 2018 at 11:50 am

      All of these recipes sound so good! Summer is such a busy time, easy recipes are so appreciated!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm

        Couldn't agree more! Summer & easy recipes just go hand in hand 🙂

        Reply
    3. Elizabeth says

      May 17, 2018 at 11:00 am

      What a gorgeous collection of recipes! So many inspiring ideas. My husband accidentally bought spring roll wrappers recently - I'm looking forward to experimenting with those, and you've got a lovely recipe in this round up to try!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 17, 2018 at 11:59 am

        Thank you so much! Those roll rice wrappers are a keeper especially on summer weather, you will see they make a lovely pocket for just about any veggie and meat/fish!

        Reply

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