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.

California chicken topped with cheese, avocado and cherry tomatoes.
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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!

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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

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