Lunch and light dinner recipes – The last thing most people want to do in the summer is to turn on the oven. At Eatwell101, we have the perfect solution for that: a fine selection of light recipe ideas that will keep your cool, and get out of the kitchen quickly without skimping on nutrition with these hot weather recipes. Whether you’re a veggie- or meat-eater, we’ve got a main dish (actually 23) for you. From pasta salads to grilled chicken lettuce wraps, here are our main dish ideas for a cooler and lighter dinner (or lunch) any day of the week. Enjoy!
Lunch and Dinner Recipes - Great Lunch and Light Dinner Recipes for Hot Weather
1. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Asian Noodle Salad with the Best Ever Ginger Vinaigrette
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3. Cauliflower Broccoli Ham Salad {Low Carb / Keto}
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4. Blackened Chicken Salad with Avocado
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5. Avocado Salad with Tomato, Eggs and Cucumber
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6. Broccoli Meal Prep Salad {Low-Carb / Keto}
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7. Lettuce Wrap Sandwich with Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella
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8. Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
9. Creamy Avocado Egg Salad with Crispy Bacon
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10. Avocado Corn Salad Recipe with Feta
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11. Chicken Pasta Salad Bowl
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12. Easy Shrimp Avocado Salad with Tomatoes
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13. Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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14. Spring Roll Noodle Salad
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15. Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
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16. Ham and Cheese Barley Salad
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17. Quinoa and Cucumber Noodles Salad With Avocado Dressing
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18. Grilled Chicken Salad with Cabbage and Raspberry Balsamic Dressing
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19. Spring Salad Waffles
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20. Spicy Pineapple Tacos
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21. Easy Chicken Tacos
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22. Healthy Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad
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23. Spring Roll Meal Prep Bowls for the Week
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23 Great Lunch and Light Dinner Recipes Perfect for Hot Weather: Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
by eatwell101
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!
Ingredients you need for the Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
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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