Healthy Dinner Recipes for Summer – Nothing says summer quite like a delicious, healthy dinner made with seasonal produce. Whether you’re looking to keep things light and simple or maximize flavor, these healthy dinner recipes will surely hit the spot this summer. From Teriyaki salmon bowls to grilled fish tacos, this selection provides the perfect balance of tasty, healthy, and satisfying. Including recipes for Summer salads, Summer grillings, Summer appetizers, and more! Get your summer started with a new favorite dinner recipe tonight!

Summer Dinner Recipes: 45 Healthy Dinner Ideas for Summer

1. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil 

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45 Healthy Dinner Ideas for Summer

This Healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad recipe for a quick lunch or a light dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Easy Shrimp Avocado Salad with Tomatoes

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This healthy shrimp avocado salad for two tastes crazy good and is loaded with the freshest ingredients.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Grilled Shrimp and Shallots

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Grilled Shrimp Recipe - Try this easy and delicious grilled shrimp and shallot. Soon your kitchen will be filled with the rich aromas of succulent shrimp and caramelized shallots, sure to please all your guests!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Pesto, Avocado, and Tomato

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This chicken pasta salad recipe is like a circus of flavors at every bite!
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5. Blackened Chicken Salad with Avocado

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This blackened chicken salad recipe with avocado is crisp and full of flavor - Salad with chicken is the simplest and healthiest meal you can make!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad

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This avocado chicken salad recipe is light, flavorful, and easy to make - Perfect Healthy salad recipe for your next barbecue or potluck!
Cooking time: 6 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Quinoa Cucumber Salad

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Cucumber quinoa salad recipe with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing is a wonderful salad that's perfect with any meal.
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8. Parmesan Chopped Salad

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Easy Chopped Salad Recipe - Parmesan chopped salad is fresh and light, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. Enjoy this parmesan salad recipe today!
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9. Crab Rice Bowl (10-Minute )

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This delicious crab rice bowl recipe is easy and flavorful. Made with imitation crab, cucumber, mango, rice, and a spicy homemade dressing, this crab salad tastes wonderful!
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10. Air Fryer Salmon Tacos

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Make these airy fryer salmon tacos for an easy and festive weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Garlic

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Make the juiciest grilled chicken skewers with this easy chicken recipe. These grilled chicken breasts kabobs are made with marinated chicken and served with crisp asparagus for a complete low-carb, Keto-friendly dinner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Healthy Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad

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This avocado shrimp salad recipe with lettuce and tomato, is THE BEST healthy salad meal. Perfect for lunch or any night of the week!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Easy Salmon Rice Bowl

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This tasty salmon rice bowl makes for a satisfying lunch or dinner and takes only 5 minutes to put together. It's so good, you'll be making the salmon rice bowl recipe on repeat!
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14. Baked Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

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This baked shrimp foil pack meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Shrimp is seasoned to perfection with garlic and herbs. The easiest way to bake shrimp in your oven!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

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Healthy Lettuce Wraps made with shrimp, freshly chopped vegetables and a delicious peanut butter sauce - Overflowing with flavors and textures!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Air fryer Asparagus and Tomatoes

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Air fryer tomato and asparagus is an easy side dish sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Serve the air fryer tomatoes and asparagus with your favorite protein or a light salad for a fresh and healthy meal!
Cooking time: 7 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Salmon Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Cucumber

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This salmon salad recipe is filled with veggies for a vibrant meal. What’s even easier to love? The salmon salad on the table in less than 25 minutes!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Grilled Napa Cabbage with Lemon Garlic Dressing

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Grilled napa cabbage is the ultimate side dish for your grilling parties! Smoky, savory, and crisp-tender, napa cabbage on the grill is an easy recipe everyone will love!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Salmon Foil Packets with Pineapple and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

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This easy juicy Salmon Foil Packets is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is ready in under 20 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Peach Grilled Chicken With Lime Honey Ginger Sauce

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Grilled chicken peach kebab recipe is the perfect summer meal for an outdoor cookout or potluck. Make this grilled chicken recipe this weekend!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Easy Fish Tacos Recipe

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These fish tacos are so simple to put together and the flavors are wonderful. You can make the fish tacos in 30 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

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This baked salmon in foil with Asparagus and Garlic Butter Sauce makes an amazingly tasty dinner. The salmon recipe of your dreams!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Pineapple BBQ Baked Chicken Foil Packets in Oven

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These baked chicken in foil packets are easy and packed with tons of flavor. You’ll love the simplicity!
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Healthy Roasted Chicken Parmesan Kale Salad

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This wholesome chicken kale salad recipe is packed to the max with goodies!
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25. Sea Scallops BLT Lettuce Wraps

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Sea scallops BLT lettuce wraps is such a delicious appetizer! This easy twist on a classic BLT sandwich with seared sea scallops, bacon, tomato, and lettuce will make you feel like you are a 3-star chef!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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These chicken lettuce wraps are so delicious - Citrusy, sweet, spicy, and savory all in one, the salsa that goes with grilled chicken will steal the show. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Cauliflower Broccoli Ham Salad {Low Carb / Keto}

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This broccoli cauliflower salad is the new low carb / keto lunch you're looking for!
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28. Grilled Chicken Pesto Skewers

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These grilled chicken breast marinated in pesto are an easy way to enjoy a healthy, flavorful chicken dinner. Get your grill fired up, and get ready for some delicious grilled chicken pesto skewers!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. Asian Noodle Salad with the Best Ever Ginger Vinaigrette

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This vegan noodle salad is perfect for midweek lunches or larger gatherings.
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30. Spring Roll Noodle Salad

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This easy noodle salad recipe is packed with vitamins and perfect for spring nights.
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31. Healthy Coleslaw {No Mayo}

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Healthy coleslaw recipe without mayo or sugar! This light coleslaw recipe with Mediterranean accents is perfect bliss for your potlucks, barbecue, or any outdoor event!
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32. Honey Dijon Chicken and Veggies Foil Packs

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Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Avocado Salad with Tomato, Eggs and Cucumber

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Avocado Salad with Tomato, Eggs, and Cucumber is so easy to make! Fresh, healthy and super delicious, the best salad to add to your dinner table.
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34. Spinach Salad with Mozzarella, Tomato & Pepperoni

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This spinach salad is healthy and delicious - So simple and perfect for a quick lunch!
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35. Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Piled with chunky chicken and veggies – makes for a light, yet satisfying dinner.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

36. Easy Grilled Zucchini Recipe

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Grilled zucchinis are lightly seasoned and perfectly charred this side dish is sure to be a hit at your summer cookout. Grilled zucchini is quickly becoming everyone's favorite side dish!
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37. The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Thighs

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This grilled chicken thighs recipe is the bomb, perfect for a festive cook out! Everyone RAVES about these delicious grilled chicken thighs!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

38. Grilled Zucchini with BBQ Sauce

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Grilled Zucchini with the best BBQ Sauce is a quick and simple Grilled Zucchini recipe guaranteed to impress! Backyard barbecue, with a vegetarian twist!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

39. Easy Air Fryer Salmon

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Air fryer salmon recipe with asparagus is a delicious and healthy dish that will be ready in no time. This easy salmon dinner will please everyone!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

40. Spinach Corn + Feta Chicken Salad

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This easy chicken salad recipe is light, delicious, and perfect for a lunch on-the-go.
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41. Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

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This Teriyaki Salmon Bowl is packed full of flavor and super easy to make at home! A flaky, moist and delicious teriyaki salmon recipe.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

42. Baked Parmesan Crusted Salmon

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Cheesy, moist and delicious — Ready in 20 minutes.
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43. Lemon Garlic Herb Shrimp in Foil Packets

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These Shrimp in Foil Packets recipe make a healthy, nourishing dinner with hearty flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

44. Easy Chicken Tacos

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These Easy chicken tacos are better than take-out and ready in minutes. perfect for busy weeknights.
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45. Taco Chicken Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

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This taco chicken salad has delicious flavors can be easily adapted for meal prep.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

46. Tomato Basil Strawberry Salsa

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This tomato basil strawberry salsa is the perfect fresh and tasty side for your weekend cookouts!
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45 Healthy Dinner Ideas for Summer: Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil 

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Yield: 6 servings    Prep Time: 10 min     Cook time: 10 min

This Healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad recipe for a quick lunch or a light dinner!

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Ingredients you need for the Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil 

2 medium cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped (we used rotisserie chicken) 2 ripe avocado pitted and diced 1 pound cooked rotini pasta or similar, chilled 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup freshly chopped basil Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste Dressing1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

How to make chicken pasta salad:

1. Add the shredded chicken, pasta, onion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl.

2. In a jar, combine the ingredients for the dressing: vinegar, Italian seasoning, Olive oil, salt and pepper.

3. Drizzle your chicken pasta salad with the dressing. Toss gently until all the ingredients are combined. Serve the chicken pasta salad immediately, or chill for later. Enjoy! ❤️

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