30 Easy Healthy Summer Recipes You Can Make in Minutes
Quick and easy healthy summer recipes! These clean eating summer dinners all take 30 minutes or less to make.
When it comes to summer dinners, it’s easy to get stuck on hamburgers and hot dogs.
Not only does that get repetitive fast, but they can leave you feeling kinda heavy and over-full.
You also don’t want to heat up your whole kitchen, or take forever just to make supper.
With that in mind, I put together a list of healthy summer recipes that are totally quick and easy.
From refreshing salads and seafood dishes, to lighter versions of burgers and Tex-Mex food, there’s something for everyone.
I’m hoping these clean eating summer recipes will give you TONS of inspiration for what to add to your weekly menu all season long.
Let’s dive in!
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Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken with mango salsa is bursting with sweet, spicy, smoky flavors. Easy, fresh, healthy and delicious served over rice or as filling for tacos. If you’re trying to eat less red meat, or want a healthier version of a summer burger, you won’t feel like you’re missing out with these flavorful Turkey Burgers. Lightly sweet and a little tangy Creamy Coconut Lime Salmon comes together in one pan in less than 30 minutes. Serve it over rice, noodles, or with your favorite veggies. Quick and Easy Chicken Caesar Wraps are light, healthy and delicious! Made in about 10 minutes, they're perfect for a summertime lunch or simple dinner. Mexican Style Shrimp are a rich and flavorful combination of shrimp, tomatoes, onions, serrano peppers, and spices, and ready in less than 30 minutes. So simple with just 3 ingredients, but the flavor combo of this Lemony Flank Steak with Pomegranate Molasses is sublime. Tuna Melt Stuffed Tomatoes feature ripe, juicy hollowed out tomatoes stuffed with hearty tuna salad before being topped with spiced Havarti cheese and baked. Italian Herb Chicken is packed with flavor, and comes together fast in your skillet in just 20 minutes. Serve it with your favorite summer side dish, or even on top of a salad or in a wrap. Refreshing Grilled Steak Tacos with Cucumber and Corn Salsa have spicy skirt steak topped with the freshest cucumber and grilled corn salsa. Quick Avocado Chicken Salad takes just 15 minutes if you use leftover (or rotisserie) shredded chicken. Topped with homemade cilantro lime dressing, it has all the fresh summer flavors. Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice has plump shrimp and your favorite vegetables all in a delicious sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes! Summer basil adds fresh flavor and a unique twist to tzatziki in this super-fast Pan Seared Salmon. It yields moist, fall-apart filets with a flavorful, crisply caramelized crust on top. Salpicón is a refreshing and satisfying shredded beef salad bursting with the flavors of Mexico. You can even use an Instant Pot to cook the beef easily and quickly. Shrimp Fajitas feature juicy shrimp and a flavorful fajita filling. It's sure to become a favorite on your regular rotation. Grilling the romaine lettuce, bread, AND chicken totally enhances Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad's flavor beautifully. The easy tangy homemade dressing is amazing too! Crispy bacon, spicy arugula, and juicy tomatoes are placed atop a bed of quinoa and drizzled with a tangy yogurt dressing. Easy meal prep lunch or satisfyingly easy dinner! Easy low carb Sausage Broccoli Foil Packets only take 30 minutes to cook in the oven or the grill. You’ll love that there’s only a few ingredients! With the chicken, pasta, and romaine all served together this Lime Pasta Salad takes less than 30 minutes to make. Perfect for busy weeknights or light cold lunches. Tahini Marinated Grilled Chicken is simple, quick, and totally crave-worthy. Put the chicken in the tahini-lemon-garlic-and-herb marinade in the morning and just quickly cook it in the evening. Lobster Tails are juicy, flavorful and buttery! Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s special enough for a holiday or celebration, but quick enough for a weeknight. Delicious Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect 15 minute meal for warm summer evenings. It’s filling, and a great balance of flavors and textures. Tangy and sweet, these Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs with pineapple are quick and easy to assemble, minutes to cook, and perfect for the entire family. Easy Mexican Zucchini is made in one skillet! Your favorite taco ingredients mixed with light zucchini noodles creating a low-carb, filling meal. Sweet Corn and Zucchini Gnocchi skillet is the perfect summer skillet with fresh zucchini and sweet corn in a light creamy lime sauce with fresh basil. Mexican Rice Bowls are topped with garlicky shrimp, avocado, fresh veggies, and a refreshing cilantro lime dressing. Ready in 30 minutes, and a wonderfully fresh take on Mexican flavors. Restaurant-quality Salmon Sandwich is made almost effortlessly by grilling or baking. Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a light, healthy dish for lunch or dinner. It's a great way to incorporate healthy fats, lean protein, and fresh veggies in one refreshing, nutritious dish. You won’t miss the sub bun with this easy and hearty Italian Chopped Salad, with a zesty homemade Italian dressing that will knock your socks off. Full of fresh, healthy ingredients, this Shrimp Poke Bowl is a satisfying meal filled with lean protein, whole grain brown rice, fresh veggies, and topped with a Sriracha mayo that packs a spicy punch! Lime and Cilantro Salmon is quick and easy to put together, with a bright flavor combination that tastes like a tropical vacation.Easy & Healthy Summer Recipes
Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa
Simple Turkey Burgers
Coconut Lime Salmon
Chicken Caesar Wraps
Camarones Rancheros (Mexican Style Shrimp)
Lemony Flank Steak with Pomegranate Molasses
Tuna Melt Stuffed Tomatoes
Italian Herb Chicken
Grilled Steak Tacos with Corn Salsa
Avocado Chicken Salad
Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice
15-Minute Pan Seared Salmon with Basil Tzatziki
Mexican Shredded Beef Salad
Easy Shrimp Fajitas
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Creamy Light Dressing
BLT Quinoa Bowls with Tangy Yogurt Dressing
Sausage Broccoli Foil Packets
Lime Chicken Pasta Salad
Tahini Marinated Grilled Chicken
Lobster Tails
Tuna Pasta Salad
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Mexican Zucchini Skillet
Sweet Corn and Zucchini Gnocchi Skillet
Mexican Rice Bowls with Shrimp
Easy Salmon Sandwich
Prawn and Avocado Salad
Best Easy Italian Chopped Salad Recipe
Shrimp Poke Bowl
Lime & Cilantro Salmon
Ready to try some of these healthy summer recipes?
I hope this list of easy healthy summer dinner ideas has given you lots of inspiration for what to cook (or not cook) on warm weather days.
Clean eating doesn’t have to be boring, and these summer recipes will give you just enough energy to enjoy all that summer fun, without feeling too full.
Which one will you try first?
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