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Healthy Dinner Recipes to Try in August – August is the ideal time to slow things down and focus on healthy eating before hitting a fresh start in September! Whether you want to stick with delicious summer classics or try something new, these healthy recipes offer balanced meals that will fuel your body and satisfy your taste buds. Here you’ll find fresh summer salads, healthy bbq recipes, and plenty of light treats to savor the last half of Summer. These healthy recipes to try in August are perfect for picnics, potlucks, or even weekday meal prep! Get ready to try something new this August!
Healthy Dinner Recipes: 60 Healthy Dinner Recipe Ideas for August
1. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
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 box2. Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
This Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is the perfect low-calorie and low-carb option for a quick, light shrimp dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box3. Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Honey garlic chicken bites is the easiest dinner to throw together! Make it all in one skillet and let the flavors blow your mind!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box4. Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus
This garlic butter shrimp recipe is delicious and cooks super quickly - The easiest and flavor packed shrimp ever!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box5. Pan-Seared Tilapia in Tomato Basil Sauce
Light and delicious Tilapia fish in Tomato Basil Sauce, made in 25 min, all in one pan!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box6. 10-Minute Pizza Zucchini Noodles with Marinara Sauce & Pepperoni
A complete low carb meal you will feel great about eating!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box7. Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet
The Pan-Seared Steak with potatoes recipe you'll ever have - Simple and so flavorful best steak recipe with garlic butter sauce!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box8. Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers
This oven-baked cabbage burger recipe is sure to bring a whole new flavor to your dinner table! The cabbage burgers are easy to make and sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box9. Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Zucchini Noodles
Light, low carbs and ready in 15 minutes - Dinner perfection!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box10. Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Piled with chunky chicken and veggies – makes for a light, yet satisfying dinner.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box11. Blackened Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet (20 Minutes)
These delicious blackened shrimp with asparagus are the perfect versatile and fast weeknight meal.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box12. Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites
Try our juicy oven baked chicken bites recipe! Boneless chicken breasts are cut in small bites and deliciously seasoned before baked in the oven until tender!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box13. Meal Prep Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice
These delicious chicken meatballs are easy to put together for the ultimate meal prep lunch.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box14. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Baked with Asparagus
These oven-baked chicken bites with asparagus are quick to make and don’t require any frying. The baked chicken bites are so juicy, tender, and delicious you’ll eat them hot right off the sheet pan!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box15. Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles (10-Minute )
This Lemon garlic butter shrimp recipe with zoodles is an easy and simple shrimp recipe that cooks in one skillet in just 10 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box16. Sea Scallops BLT Lettuce Wraps
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 box17. Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon in Foil with Pineapple
This easy juicy baked salmon wrapped in foil is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is ready in under 20 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box18. Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers
Your favorite Philly Cheesesteak gets a low-carb makeover!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box19. 20-Minute Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet
This smoked sausage recipe with potato is an easy weeknight meal sizzled in one pan.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box20. Garlic Shrimp Skillet
Juicy garlic shrimp is the most easiest and big flavor packed shrimp! Ready in under 15 minutes, garlic shrimp is an extra quick, very simple, to throw together meal that can be served over anything! This healthy shrimp dish is sure to join your weekend dinner rotation.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box21. Air Fryer Salmon Tacos
Make these airy fryer salmon tacos for an easy and festive weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box22. One-Pot Smoked Sausage and Zucchini Noodles
A quick and hearty meal on it’s own, ideal for a low-carb or paleo diet.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box23. Air Fryer Salmon and Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Sauce
Garlic butter 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 box24. Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
This Garlic Butter Shrimp is Super nourishing and easy to whip up. The shrimp and cauliflower rice combination is a winner!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box25. Tuscan Garlic Salmon Skillet with Spinach and Tomato
This easy and healthy Tuscan salmon recipe takes just a few minutes of prep and makes a perfect weeknight meal in 30 minutes or less.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box26. Garlic Butter Spinach Shrimp
These Garlic Butter Spinach Shrimp are the perfect base for a dinner everyone will love!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box27. Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These chicken lettuce wraps are so delicious - Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box28. Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
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 box29. Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Zucchini Noodles
Light, low carbs and ready in 15 minutes - Dinner perfection!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box30. Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
This baked chicken breast and zucchini is a great meal for those busy weeknights. The chicken bake is easy to put together, and can be on the table in just 30 minutes!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box31. Baked Halibut with Lemon Butter
How to cook halibut fish in the oven? Try our garlic butter baked halibut recipe for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 18 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box32. Instant Pot Chicken Chili Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Chili Soup is quick, easy, and flavorful. Ready in 30 minutes, make this Instant Pot chicken chili when you’re craving a comforting bowl of soup!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box33. Broccoli Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella
This broccoli chicken casserole recipe is loaded with delicious flavors your whole family will love!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box34. 15-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Steak with Zucchini Noodles
This grilled steak recipe with zucchini noodles has so much flavor and is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to mess up!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
36. Mexican Meatball Soup {Albondigas Soup}
Mexican style meatball soup loaded with veggies and tender spiced beef meatballs. Full of bold flavors and super satisfying, this meatball soup recipe is a fantastic weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box37. Hamburger Beef Soup {Low Carb / Keto}
This hearty hamburger beef soup recipe is loaded with good-for-you ingredients - Simmered to perfection and designed to satisfy!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box38. Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup
Our Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup is full of wonderful flavors and whips up super quickly! This healthy Thai Shrimp soup recipe is pescetarian and gluten-free!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box39. Mozzarella Pasta Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Dressing
This mozzarella pasta salad is the perfect side dish or main course for a warm Spring or Summer evening!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box40. Healthy Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage Soup
This Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage Soup is delicious, nourishing and packed with healthy vegetables. easy healthy soup recipe Ever!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box41. Easy Pasta Salad with Avocado
Pasta salad with creamy avocado slices is so easy to make! the best Pasta salad to add to your dinner table. - One bowl of this healthy pasta salad will delight even the pickiest eaters!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box42. Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Piled with chunky chicken and veggies – makes for a light, yet satisfying dinner.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box43. Italian Pasta Sausage Soup with Kale
Italian Pasta sausage soup recipe, full of crumbled sausage, plump pasta and tender kale in a luscious tomato broth. Make this comforting sausage soup right at home in less than 30 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box44. Egg Roll Bowls with Chicken and Cabbage
This chicken egg roll bowl recipe is super easy to make, and so nourishing. All of the great flavor of Egg Rolls, without the carbs!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box45. Shrimp Meal-Prep with Zucchini Noodles
Shrimp Meal Prep with Zucchini Noodles! A healthy lime garlic shrimp made with zucchini noodles and fresh salsa in 15 minutes.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box46. Thai Coconut Soup with Mushrooms
Our Thai Coconut Mushrooms soup recipe is what you crave when it's chilly outside and yet want a light, comforting dinner option. This healthy Thai soup recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box47. Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
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 box48. Asado Chicken Breast with Sauteed Lemon Zucchini
Forget dry chicken with our delicious Asado chicken breast recipe! Boneless chicken breasts are deliciously marinated before being grilled until tender and served with sauteed lemon zucchini. A winner chicken breast recipe for dinnertime!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box49. Creamy Spinach Chicken Meal Prep with Zucchini Noodles
This spinach chicken meal prep recipe is colorful, packed full of flavor, and ready in 30 minutes or less!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box50. Chickpea Kale Tomato Soup {Vegan}
Comforting, nourishing and flavorful - This chickpea kale tomato soup is perfect for cold nights!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box51. Chickpea Kale Tomato Soup {Vegan}
Comforting, nourishing and flavorful - This chickpea kale tomato soup is perfect for cold nights!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box52. Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
This baked salmon in foil and its garlic butter sauce makes for an amazingly tasty dinner. The salmon recipe of your dreams!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box53. Creamy Tuscan Salmon
This Tuscan salmon recipe is so creamy and delicious - Ready in 20 minutes or less, this easy pan-fried salmon recipe is a winner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box54. Blackened Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce
THE easy salmon recipe of your dreams! This delicious blackened salmon recipe is fool-proof and ready in under 30 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box55. 15-Minute Meal-Prep Salmon and Asparagus in Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
This easy salmon meal prep recipe is a great way to guide yourself into a healthier lifestyle.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box56. Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Tender garlic butter baked salmon and roast green beans with a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce! All baked on a sheet pan for a weeknight healthy dinner.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box57. Honey Garlic Salmon Baked in Foil
Flaky honey garlic baked salmon is dinner perfection in just 20 minutes. This salmon recipe is baked on a sheet pan for an easy dinner everyone will love!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box58. Easy Chicken Tacos
These Easy chicken tacos are better than take-out and ready in minutes. perfect for busy weeknights.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box59. Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Lemon Zucchini Noodles
These garlic butter steak bites with lemon zucchini noodles have so much flavor and are so easy to throw together!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
60+ Healthy Dinner Recipes for August: Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
by eatwell101
Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 10 min
Healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad recipe for a quick lunch or a light dinner!
Ingredients you need for the Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
Directions
1. To make this healthy chicken pasta salad recipe: In a large bowl, add the salad ingredients, the shredded chicken, pasta, onion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
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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