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
![Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/healthy-chicken-pasta-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pasta-salad-recipe-for-lunch.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Asian Noodle Salad with the Best Ever Ginger Vinaigrette
![Asian Noodle Salad with the Best Ever Ginger Vinaigrette - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/asian-noodle-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/asian-salad-recipe-2.jpg)
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3. Cauliflower Broccoli Ham Salad {Low Carb / Keto}
![Cauliflower Broccoli Ham Salad {Low Carb / Keto} - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cauliflower-broccoli-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/keto-broccoli-salad.jpg)
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4. Blackened Chicken Salad with Avocado
![Blackened Chicken Salad with Avocado - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/blackened-chicken-avocado-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Chicken-Avocado-Salad.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Avocado Salad with Tomato, Eggs and Cucumber
![Avocado Salad with Tomato, Eggs and Cucumber - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/avocado-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/avocado-salad-recipe-with-eggs.jpg)
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6. Broccoli Meal Prep Salad {Low-Carb / Keto}
![Broccoli Meal Prep Salad {Low-Carb / Keto} - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/broccoli-meal-prep-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/meal-prep-salad.jpg)
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7. Lettuce Wrap Sandwich with Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella
![Lettuce Wrap Sandwich with Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/how-to-make-a-lettuce-wrap-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/lettuce-wrap-recipe-2.jpg)
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8. Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
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9. Creamy Avocado Egg Salad with Crispy Bacon
![Creamy Avocado Egg Salad with Crispy Bacon - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/avocado-egg-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/avocado-salad-recipe.jpg)
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10. Avocado Corn Salad Recipe with Feta
![Avocado Corn Salad Recipe with Feta - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/avocado-corn-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/avocado-salad-3.jpg)
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11. Chicken Pasta Salad Bowl
![Chicken Pasta Salad Bowl - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/chicken-pasta-salad-bowl-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowl.jpg)
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12. Easy Shrimp Avocado Salad with Tomatoes
![Easy Shrimp Avocado Salad with Tomatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/shrimp-avocado-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lime-shrimp-avocado-salad.jpg)
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps
![Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/chicken-lettuce-wraps-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/lettuce-wrap-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Spring Roll Noodle Salad
![Spring Roll Noodle Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/noodle-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/rice-noodle-salad.jpg)
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15. Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
![Shrimp Lettuce Wraps - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/shrimp-lettuce-wraps](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/easy-shrimp-lettuce-wrap-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Ham and Cheese Barley Salad
![Ham and Cheese Barley Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cheesy-barley-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/barley-salad-dressing.jpg)
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17. Quinoa and Cucumber Noodles Salad With Avocado Dressing
![Quinoa and Cucumber Noodles Salad With Avocado Dressing - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/quinoa-cucumber-noodles-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Cucumber-Noodles-With-salad-Recipe.jpg)
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18. Grilled Chicken Salad with Cabbage and Raspberry Balsamic Dressing
![Grilled Chicken Salad with Cabbage and Raspberry Balsamic Dressing - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-chicken-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/best-Grilled-Chicken-Salad-.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Spring Salad Waffles
![Spring Salad Waffles - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/spring-salad-waffles-recipes](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/savory-waffle-recipe.jpg)
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20. Spicy Pineapple Tacos
![Spicy Pineapple Tacos - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/spicy-pineapples-tacos-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/vegetarian-taco-recipe.jpg)
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21. Easy Chicken Tacos
![Easy Chicken Tacos - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/chicken-tacos-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Spicy-Chicken-Tacos-recipe.jpg)
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22. Healthy Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad
![Healthy Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/healthy-lettuce-shrimp-avocado-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lettuce-shrimp-avocado-salad-recipe-2.jpg)
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
23. Spring Roll Meal Prep Bowls for the Week
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
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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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