23 Great Lunch and Light Dinner Recipes Perfect for Hot Weather

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

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Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil

Cooking time: 10 min

This healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies!
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Asian Noodle Salad with the Best Ever Ginger Vinaigrette

Cooking time: 0 min

This vegan noodle salad is perfect for midweek lunches or larger gatherings.
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Cauliflower Broccoli Ham Salad {Low Carb / Keto}

Cooking time: 0 min

This broccoli cauliflower salad is the new low carb / keto lunch you're looking for!
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Blackened Chicken and Avocado Salad

Cooking time: 15 min

This blackened chicken salad recipe with avocado is crisp and full of flavor - The simplest and healthiest meal you can make!
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Avocado Salad with Tomato, Eggs and Cucumber

Cooking time: 0 min

This flavorful avocado salad is perfect for your weeknight dinners of potluck contributions! Fresh, healthy and super delicious!
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Broccoli Meal Prep Salad {Low-Carb / Keto}

Cooking time: 0 min

This broccoli salad meal prep recipe is our idea of meal-prep perfection!
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Lettuce Wrap Sandwich with Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella

Cooking time: 0 min

This low-carb Lettuce Wrap Sandwich is the perfect option for lunch on the go. Paleo, gluten-free and keto friendly!
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Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Cooking time: 0 min

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Creamy Avocado Egg Salad with Crispy Bacon

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This chunky avocado egg salad is made with simple ingredients and requires no effort. Easy, nutritious, and SO delicious!
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Avocado Corn Salad Recipe with Feta

Cooking time: 0 min

This Avocado Corn Salad is so creamy and flavorful - A light, yet satisfying meal!
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Chicken Pasta Salad Bowl

Cooking time: 0 min

Perfect for meal prep or a healthy lunch on the go.
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Easy Shrimp Avocado Salad with Tomatoes

Cooking time: 5 min

This healthy shrimp avocado salad for two tastes crazy good and is loaded with the freshest ingredients.
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Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Cooking time: 10 min

Piled with chunky chicken and veggies – makes for a light, yet satisfying dinner.
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Spring Roll Noodle Salad

Cooking time: 0 min

Packed with vitamins and perfect for spring nights.
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Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Cooking time: 10 min

Healthy Lettuce Wraps made with shrimp, freshly chopped vegetables and a delicious peanut butter sauce - Overflowing with flavors and textures!
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