Summertime, and the living’s easy… except maybe when it comes to dinner! No worries, though – we’ve got it covered with these easy summer dinner ideas.
Feeling a little tired of cooking this summer? Or maybe you’re just not interested in turning the oven on to heat up your kitchen this summer? This recipe round-up is for you!
We’ve got the best easy summer dinners your entire family will love! From grilling to quick stove top recipes, you’re going to find so much inspiration here.
When it comes to summer dinners, we tend to crave things that are light and fresh, filled with seasonal ingredients. Much like the inspiration behind these easy summer appetizers, these recipes speak to the best produce of the season!
So let’s head to the farmer’s market, pick up some incredibly fresh ingredients, and whip up something quick, easy and tasty.
We’ve got summertime delicious sandwiches, fiesta-inspired flavors, pasta dishes, and grilling favorites.
35 Easy Summer Dinner Ideas
On the Grill
Firing up the grill is the easiest way to create a summertime dinner the whole family will love! Lock in that juicy flavor with these incredible recipes.
Lemon Pepper Salmon
This is the most delicious and easiest way to make salmon, and the lemon flavor really speaks to summer!
Dinner & Lunch
Lemon Pepper Salmon
This baked lemon pepper salmon recipe is absolutely foolproof. In fact, it’s the most delicious and easiest way to add all the goodness that salmon offers into your dinner rotation. With the perfect blend of seasonings and the essence of fresh squeezed lemon, it’s the perfect dinner your whole family will love! Read More
20 mins
Kabobs
Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
There’s just something about the textural, sweet and salty flavor of this pineapple shrimp recipe! Pineapple shrimp skewers are perfect for throwing on the grill, bursting with juicy tropical flavor.
On the Grill
Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
There’s just something about the textural, sweet and salty flavor of this pineapple shrimp recipe! Pineapple shrimp skewers are perfect for throwing on the grill, bursting with juicy tropical flavor. Read More
15 mins
Tex Mex Summer Dinner Ideas
Tex Mex flavors can create the very best easy summer dinner ideas! The flavors are full of spices and citrus, which are wonderful for the season.
Doritos Nachos
Hey, nachos can be a dinner! And they certainly can be a dinner in the summer. We love to switch things up and use Doritos instead of classic tortilla chips – you’ve got to try this one!
Game Day
Doritos Nachos
Doritos Nachos are the ultimate game day appetizer, after school snack or even a family-friendly dinner idea! This Doritos nachos recipe is easy to customize and it’s hard to stop yourself from going back for more. Read More
15 mins
Chicken Taco Salad
Taco salad makes a light but flavorful effortless easy summer dinner idea. You can make this one as decadent or as healthy as you’d like, too!
Dinner & Lunch
Taco Salad
This Taco Salad is loaded with fresh lettuce, juicy chicken, tomatoes, fresh shredded cheese, red peppers, and optional cilantro and red onion for a light but flavorful effortless lunch or easy weeknight dinner. Read More
30 mins
More Tex Mex Summer Meals
Sandwiches and Wraps
Sandwiches are great for a summer dinner idea, whether served hot or cold. They’re just so easy!
Italian BMT Sandwiches
Dinner & Lunch
Italian BMT Sandwich
An Italian BMT sandwich is an iconic flavor combo you’re going to love. Made famous by the Subway version, you can now make it at home! Read More
10 mins
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Dinner & Lunch
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
This gourmet grilled cheese recipe is an easy way to elevate your favorite sandwich! Easy and simple to make, these grilled cheeses are loaded with caramelized onions and green apple for a deliciously indulgent treat. Read More
10 mins
Chicken Recipes
Throw these summer chicken recipes into the air fryer, the oven, stovetop or of course the grill! Bursting with seasonal flavor like lemon, herbs and more, they speak to the season.
Crack Chicken
We eat this one all year long, but there’s just something about ranch that speaks to the summer season! This one is so easy and I just know your family will love it as much as ours does.
Chicken
Crack Chicken
If you love ranch flavored everything, you’re going to adore this classic crack chicken recipe! Made in the crockpot or in your oven, it’s a family favorite meal that is sure to please. Read More
25 mins
Summer Pasta Ideas
Pasta doesn’t always have to be heavy. It can be a light and easy option, too! These recipes make some of the best summer dinner ideas!
White Wine Lemon Caper Pasta
Crisp, citrusy, creamy and fragrant, you’ll want to serve it all summer long!
Pasta
White Wine Lemon Caper Sauce
This is a white wine lemon caper sauce that’s ready in 10 minutes and works with a variety of protein and pasta dishes. Crisp, citrusy, creamy and fragrant, you’ll want to serve it all summer long! Read More
10 mins
