Don’t miss out on this list of Simple Summer Meal Recipes! If you’re looking for easy summer recipes, you’re not going to want to miss out on these family-friendly choices. Make sure to check out my Simple Easy Recipes for Busy Moms as well!
These simple summer meal ideas are perfect for side dishes or even fast meals that take 30 minutes or less. You can easily pick up your fresh fruit and veggies from the farmers’ market as well to get started!
These easy summer dinner ideas are full of summer salad options, grilled chicken breasts, grilled shrimp, and more!
I love having simple meals that I can put together fast for the family. And with all the fresh flavors of summer, it just makes it simple and easy to do! This is why this list of easy meal ideas keeps me going and motivates me during the hot months to meal plan and make some delicious recipes!
Be certain to check out our other easy weeknight meals, too.
What is the best veggie to eat during the summer months?
This is totally up to you! I love to eat green beans and even white beans because they’re delicious and filling. Feel free to treat your taste buds to whatever you want to have!
I’m also a huge fan of summer squash. I like to cook it up with a bit of olive oil and then top it with a touch of salt and pepper.
What is the most popular side dish for summer?
It’s hard to know for sure but I’d guess that pasta salad is right up there. It also depends a lot on what type of meat you’re eating. Grilled chicken and grilled pork chops tend to go with everything while beef can have a few varying options as well.
Simple Summer Meal Recipes
A one pan dish that is quick and easy, this easy zucchini casserole is a delicious vegetarian dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Made in the oven, this sheet pan shrimp boil is a super easy dinner that you can whip up in no time while the oven does all of the work for you.
Loaded with peppers, chicken, and fajita flavors these fajitas are made in just one pan and is sure to be an easy summer recipe the family will love.
Another quick and easy summer meal, this chicken dish can be paired with pasta for a filling meal that is perfect for summer.
A flavorful filling of chicken, Feta cheese, lettuce, and veggies are tucked inside pita pockets for a quick and easy meal.
A no cook sandwich that makes the perfect meal, these pressed Italian sandwiches are served with an olive tapenade.
Shrimp and slaw come together inside of a taco shell to create a delicious weeknight summer meal that’s easy to make.
Italian sausage, cheesy ravioli, and tomato sauce are slow cooked until tender and flavorful. This is a great set and go meal everyone can enjoy.
Made in the crock pot for a mess free meal with easy cleanup, these ribs are tender, juicy, and will melt in your mouth.
Cooked on the grill, these foiled packets are filled with tilapia, veggies, and seasonings for an easy summer recipe.
Made on the stove top, these Italian sausage and pepper sandwiches only require a few ingredients to make.
Full of flavor and amazing, this honey teriyaki chicken dish won’t last long and is super easy to cook!
Chicken salad is always a tasty summer dish that works well for summer and these sandwiches look mouthwatering.
Ready in just 20 minutes, this BBQ chicken flatbread pizza will taste like you’ve spent hours perfecting it.
A quick and easy semi-homemade lunch or summer dinner, these sandwiches are perfect for those busy summer days.
Don’t forget to add in citrus flavors to your dishes as well. Lime dressing is awesome for salads and lemon juice goes a long way, too!
Which one of these delicious summer meal ideas are you planning on making first?