85 Recipes To Make this Summer
Updated May 30, 2025
List of my top Summer recipes using the produce of the season, the grill, and keeping things cool inside the kitchen. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts!
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Once summer hits, I’m not trying to do a lot in the kitchen. Between the heat, the kids, and everything else going on, I just want meals that are quick, easy, and don’t make a mess. This list has 85 Summer recipes I actually use when it’s hot out, stuff like no-cook dinners, simple grilled meals, and cold desserts that don’t require turning on the oven.
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Best Summer Recipes
There’s a little bit of everything below, plenty to give you ideas for Summer recipes, including snacks, sides, breakfast ideas, and a whole section for when you want to keep things healthy-ish. Most of it is stuff I make on repeat all summer, and if you’re just trying to feed people without overthinking it, these Summer recipes are a good place to start.
My Favorite Summer Recipes
These are recipes I come back to all summer long – fresh, flavorful, and easy to throw together. Tried and true favorites of my household.
Dessert, Snack
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Simple and quick to make, this frozen yogurt bark is the perfect summer treat. Topped with fresh berries and crunchy granola, it's a perfect hot weather snack.
3 hours 10 minutes
Breakfast
Easy Overnight Oats
This easy overnight oats recipe is a healthy simple breakfast that you can make ahead for busy mornings and customize with many add-ins and toppings!
8 hours 5 minutes
Main Course
Shish Tawook
Try this Authentic Shish Tawook recipe – a popular Lebanese grilled chicken skewers recipe. It's tender juicy chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic.
28 minutes
Appetizer, Main Course
Grilled Shrimp
Grilled shrimp skewers are a great option to add to your grilling this summer. This recipe is easy to prep with a lemon and herb marinade and it cooks within a few minutes.
10 minutes
Main Course
Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl
Chipotle-inspired, this Chicken Burrito Protein Bowl is bursting with color, flavor, and nutrients. It's a chicken bowl recipe that is easily customizable!
2 hours 50 minutes
Main Course
Ground Chicken Burger Recipe
These Ground Chicken Burgers are made with a mixture of spices, fresh onion, and garlic, with just a little mayo to help keep the moisture. Cook on the stovetop for 5-6 minutes per side, and they are ready.
22 minutes
Dessert
Olive Oil Cake
This olive oil cake has a light and fragrant sponge texture with a hint of zesty lemon. Made in one bowl, it's a great beginner cake recipe!
1 hour 5 minutes
Healthy Summer Recipes to Snack On
Whether we’re lounging by the pool, on the road, or just grazing throughout the day, I like to keep light, snacks on hand for my family. These are some of my faves!
Breakfast
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are a fast and hands-off approach for cooking eggs – no need for water! It's a quick and easy method, and the eggs peel so easily
22 minutes
Snack, Snacks
How to Make Fruit Leather
Make your own fruit leather aka fruit roll-ups at home. This recipe is simple to follow and doesn't require a whole bunch of ingredients.
6 hours 5 minutes
Sandwich
Cucumber Sandwich Recipe
These easy cucumber sandwiches are made with thinly sliced cucumbers and a homemade cream cheese spread with fresh dill. Simple but so good!
10 minutes
Appetizer
Crudite Platter
This stunning Crudite Platter is loaded with fresh and crunchy veggies, featuring a creamy homemade dip made with Greek yogurt, sour cream, and seasonings.
15 minutes
Appetizer, Side, Snack
Zucchini Fritters
These easy to make Zucchini Fritters make for a great appetizer or side. Wonderfully seasoned, they are a tasty way to get some veggies into your meals!
25 minutes
Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Granola Cookies
I love these granola cookies! They’re crunchy, wholesome, and are really just a more compact form of granola in a handheld form!
25 minutes
Dessert
Watermelon Fruit Pizza Recipe
Watermelon Fruit Pizza with a ricotta and cream cheese icing sweetened with honey and topped with fresh fruit! Takes all of 15 minutes to make.
15 minutes
Dessert
Date Snickers
These 4 ingredient Date Snickers are a popular and easy TikTok recipe made with Medjool dates, peanut butter, nuts, and dark chocolate!
30 minutes
Easy Summer Recipes for Breakfast
I love starting my summer days with something light. These easy summer recipes are great for laid-back mornings (which is what summer is all about!).
Smoothies
Smoothie Bowls
These Healthy Smoothie Bowls are a refreshing & nutritious breakfast/snack idea with endless variations. Make them with with any frozen fruit
5 minutes
Snack
Hummus Toast
This Hummus Toast recipe is an easy protein-packed healthy snack. You can make it using homemade or store-bought hummus and customize it with any toppings!
10 minutes
Breakfast
Breakfast Tacos
These breakfast tacos are so easy to make and the perfect way to change up your egg routine on the weekends. Bonus: Your kids will love them!
20 minutes
Breakfast
Cottage Cheese Toast – 4 Ways
These savory cottage cheese toast recipes pair cucumbers with pesto, tomatoes with za'atar, smoked salmon with dill, and avocado with sesame!
10 minutes
Breakfast, Entree
Ejjeh/Lebanese Omelette
Ejjeh is a Lebanese-style omelette with aromatic herbs and vegetables for a satisfying and flavorful dish – perfect for any time of day!
40 minutes
Breakfast
Avocado Toast with Egg
Check out my method for how to make Avocado Toast with Egg 4 ways – fried, scrambled, boiled and poached with all my tips and fun variations to try!
10 minutes
Breakfast
Cottage Cheese Bowl
If you're looking for ideas for cottage cheese bowls, try these sweet and savory ideas for an easy high-protein snack that's loaded with delicious fresh toppings!
15 minutes
Breakfast
Greek Yogurt Pancakes
These Greek Yogurt Pancakes are the ultimate pancake breakfast with the best tangy flavor and a protein-packed punch from the Greek yogurt!
20 minutes
Breakfast
Crispy Fried Feta & Eggs – 2 ways
Try the viral Crispy Fried Feta and Eggs for the ultimate breakfast, made 2 ways: with spicy harissa or pesto and served on a tortilla!
10 minutes
Summer Recipe Ideas for Brunch
Brunch just hits different in the summer. I like juicy fruits, fresh herbs, and light feel-good flavors. These are some of the best summer recipes to serve at your next brunch.
Breakfast
Vegetable Frittata Recipe
Vegetable frittata is a great way to use up leftover vegetables to make an easy inexpensive vegetarian meal that works for breakfast, lunch or even dinner.
25 minutes
Breakfast
Eggs Florentine Recipe
To make eggs Florentine all you need are a few ingredients: eggs, English muffins, fresh baby spinach and hollandaise sauce. Super easy and quick!
17 minutes
Breakfast
Baked Feta Eggs
Baked Feta Eggs is a super easy, hands-off dish with scrambled eggs and melty feta. It's a fun new twist on popular baked feta recipes!
25 minutes
Breakfast
Date Muffins
Date muffins that hit all the marks! Sweet, spiced, soft, and just the right amount of chewy! You'll want these on repeat for breakfast or a snack.
35 minutes
Breakfast
Stuffed French Toast
For a change from traditional French toast, try my cream cheese and pecan Stuffed French Toast. It's a very simple recipe that will easily become a family favorite!
18 minutes
Breakfast
Green Shakshuka
A modern version of the Middle Eastern recipe, green shakshuka is a delicious dish with cracked eggs over a medley of green vegetables. It's vegetarian & gluten-free!
35 minutes
Breakfast
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Baked Blueberry Oatmeal made with old-fashioned oats, your milk of choice, fresh or frozen blueberries and baked in the oven until set.
50 minutes
Summer Recipe Ideas for Lunch
I love keeping things cool and light with these easy summer recipes for lunch. I don’t have time for complicated recipes in the middle of the day, so these are perfect for those hot days.
Salads
Quinoa Avocado Salad
This vegan Quinoa Avocado Salad is made with simple ingredients and a tossed in a tangy dressing. It’s a protein-packed salad that works for lunch or dinner
35 minutes
Salads
Healthy Egg Salad
My recipe for Healthy Egg Salad is light, creamy and perfect for lunches or meal prep I make it healthier by replacing the mayo with Greek yogurt and by pairing it with low-carb serving options. It's fast, full of flavor and filling!
15 minutes
Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Broccoli Wraps
These Grilled Chicken Broccoli Wraps are made with only a few ingredients and wrapped in whole wheat tortillas. They're cheesy, easy-to-make & so flavorful!
30 minutes
Lunch, Salad
Vegetarian Cobb Salad
This Vegetarian Cobb Salad is a meatless recipe, made with hard boiled eggs and chickpeas – full of protein and great for meal prep in jars!
10 minutes
Sandwich
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Tuna melt sandwiches are easy to make and a delicious combination of creamy tuna salad and melted cheese sandwiched between two slices of crispy bread.
15 minutes
Sandwich
Chicken Pesto Panini Recipe
Fresh pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and chicken pressed between sourdough bread to make a chicken pesto panini. You can make this recipe even if you don't have a press!
20 minutes
Sandwich
Avocado White Bean Sandwich
This White Bean Avocado Sandwich is a vegan sandwich recipe that is packed with protein, nutrients & flavor – perfect for lunches & meal prep.
10 minutes
Pastas, Side Dish
Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Italian pasta salad with tri-color rotini pasta, a homemade creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt and fresh veggies, including cucumber, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
25 minutes
Lunch, Sandwich
Hummus Veggie Sandwich
This delicious humus veggie sandwich is quick and easy to make and perfect for lunch on the go. Loaded with fresh vegetables, it's bold, vibrant and easily customizable.
10 minutes
No-Cook Lazy Summer Dinner Ideas
Too hot to cook? I get it. That’s why I love these no-fuss, no-cook dinners. They’re perfect when turning on the stove just feels way too hot.
Main Course
Healthy Tuna Salad
This recipe for Healthy Tuna Salad is lightened up by using greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise; it has less calories and less fat, but is still so flavorful
15 minutes
Soup
Cucumber Gazpacho
This cucumber gazpacho is creamy, bright, and delicious! The vibrant green color makes it fun to eat, and the flavor does not disappoint!
10 minutes
Salad
White Bean Tuna Salad
My White bean tuna salad is almost double the protein and tastes just as good as traditional tuna salad. I skip the heavy dressing and use avocado for a creamy texture and a lemon dressing. You've got to try it!
10 minutes
Salads
Cucumber Tuna Salad
Take your tuna salad to the next level by stuffing it inside of long english cucumbers and topping it off with crispy panko breadcrumbs. It's a low-carb high protein meal with the best crunch!
10 minutes
Salad
Quinoa Edamame Salad
This make-ahead salad tastes even better the day! It's packed with veggies and has a sesame-ginger dressing that's so good.
35 minutes
Salad
Tuna Pasta Salad
This Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad is made with fresh veggies, frozen peas, and a tangy Greek yogurt and mayo dressing. The perfect summer pasta salad recipe.
25 minutes
Lunch, Salad
Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Salad
Delicious chickpea 'tuna' salad recipe with healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt, fresh vegetables and herbs, and chickpeas. It's a quick lunch and a delicious change from a traditional fish or chicken salad.
10 minutes
Grilled Lazy Summer Dinner Ideas
If you want a complete roundup of all my favorite grilled recipes, you will love my collection of the best summer grilling recipes.
Entree
Grilled Pizza
Change up your pizza night with grilled pizza! Grilling pizza dough creates a crisp crust with delicious charred flavor that's still soft and chewy on the inside. Customize with any toppings!
18 minutes
Main Course
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Avocado Salsa
Grilled mahi mahi is a quick and easy recipe that is loaded with flavor. Served with a fresh mango and avocado salsa, it's a great healthy family meal!
20 minutes
Entree, Main Dish
Grilled Shrimp Taco Recipe
This grilled shrimp taco recipe is made with quick marinated shrimp and an easy red cabbage slaw. The shrimp cook in 10 minutes on the grill then you just make your tacos!
35 minutes
Dinner, Main Dish, Tutorial
Grilled Steak
Learn how to grill steak perfectly on an indoor grill pan or outdoor grill with this easy to follow step-by-step tutorial that makes juicy tender grilled steak!
45 minutes
Entree
Grilled Fish Taco Recipe
Grilled Fish Tacos made with marinated white fish that cooks for about 10 minutes on the grill and is served in corn tortillas with an easy homemade slaw.
30 minutes
Side, Side Dish
Baked Potato on a Grill
Turn a humble potato into a smokin' sensation! This crispy, fluffy baked potato on the grill is perfect for your next backyard cookout.
1 hour
Main Course
Dijon Grilled Chicken
Made with four ingredients, this simple dijon grilled chicken is quick to cook and full on flavor. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
20 minutes
Side, Side Dish
Grilled Veggie Kabobs
Grilled veggie kabobs have an irresistible smoky flavor, layers of vibrant colors, and just the right amount of charred goodness.
1 hour 2 minutes
Dinner, Entree, Salad
Grilled Shrimp Salad Recipe
This grilled shrimp salad uses large, seasoned shrimp that have been grilled for a nice smoky flavor. It's then added to a bed of lettuce mixed with fresh veggies and a creamy homemade dressing.
28 minutes
Simple Dinner Ideas for Summer
These are some of my favorite summer recipes for dinner because they are easy to make and so good!
Appetizer
Flatbread Pizza Recipe
This flatbread pizza recipe takes all of 15 minutes to throw together, including baking time. Use your sauce of choice, cheese, and toppings, and warm until slightly crispy.
14 minutes
Dinner
Veggie Spaghetti Recipe
This one pot vegetable spaghetti is made with colorful vegetables, fresh tomatoes and spaghetti in less than 30 minutes.
Entree
Mediterranean Couscous
A quick and easy summer recipe, this Mediterranean Couscous dish is made with shrimp, tomatoes, feta, olives and capers – it’s fresh, healthy & irresistible
22 minutes
Main Course
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These Stuffed zucchini boats are easy, Keto friendly and low carb. Stuffed with chicken, marinara and topped with cheese, they make a quick and easy meal
40 minutes
Main Course
Pesto Grilled Salmon & Pasta
Easy and simple to make, pesto grilled salmon is cooked on the grill and then served on a bed of creamy pasta for a delicious summer time meal
30 minutes
Entree
Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry
Teriyaki beef stir fry with flank (or skirt) steak, homemade teriyaki sauce, broccoli, onions, and red bell peppers! Easy weeknight dinner for the family!
30 minutes
Dinner, Entree, Main Dish
Salmon Taco Recipes
These salmon tacos have a homemade blackened seasoning that's incredibly flavorful. This fish goes great with creamy slaw and avocado!
23 minutes
Entree
Zucchini Enchiladas
Swap the tortillas for thinly sliced zucchini, and try this low carb keto friendly Zucchini Enchiladas. They’re made w/ shredded chicken and sure to impress!
35 minutes
Dinner, Entree, Pastas
Pasta Primavera Recipe
This Pasta Primavera is all about fresh vegetables and lemon in a creamy sauce tossed with al dente penne pasta.
45 minutes
Entree, Main Course, Sandwich
Chicken Gyro
Simple stovetop Chicken Gyro recipe. Made with chicken thighs that have been marinated in and served with tzatziki sauce in a pita!
1 hour
Healthy Summer Recipes for Dessert
Light, fresh, and naturally sweet, these wholesome summer desserts are a great option for when you want something sweet that still feels good to eat.
Dessert
Fruit Pizza Recipe
This fruit pizza is made with an easy sugar cookie dough crust and a lightly sweetened cream cheese frosting topped with fruit like kiwi, strawberries, or blueberries. ,
1 hour 35 minutes
Dessert
Strawberry Trifle Recipe
This strawberry trifle recipe is made with homemade angel food cake, vanilla pudding, and macerated strawberries layered into a trifle dish.
1 hour 17 minutes
Dessert
Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Cups
These No Bake Cheesecake Cups are a lightened up recipe of the classic dessert that is light on calories and fat; easy to make and perfect for entertaining!
20 minutes
Dessert
Dubai Chocolate Strawberries
Dubai chocolate strawberries are a must-have viral treat made with fresh strawberries, pistachio butter and melted chocolate layered in a cup.
28 minutes
Dessert, Snack
Grilled Fruit Kabobs
This summer, add grilled fruit kabobs to your bbq spread. These bbq fruit skewers are fun for the whole family and fruit on the grill is delicious too!
12 minutes
Dessert
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
This Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is made with only 4 ingredients and has the best light, fluffy texture! Perfect for dip fresh fruit.
10 minutes
Dessert
No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
A graham cracker crust is filled with a sweet and creamy peanut butter filling in this cool no-bake pie.
3 hours 15 minutes
Dessert
Lemon Pudding
This Lemon Pudding dessert is such an easy treat to make with only a few ingredients. It's quick to whip up and has a fresh bright flavor for summer!
3 hours 25 minutes
Dessert
Angel Food Cake
This Angel Food Cake recipe is delicate and sweet, making for a perfect summer dessert, especially when topped with fresh berries!
3 hours
Dessert
Strawberry Pie
This simple yet delicious strawberry pie is great for a weekend treat, summer barbecue, or special occasion with friends and family.
4 hours 20 minutes
Easy Chilled Summer Desserts
In my house, when the temps rise, the oven stays off. These no-bake, chilled desserts are the perfect way to cool down.
Dessert
Frozen Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Bars
These cottage cheese ice cream bars are packed with protein. If you're looking for a popsicle treat that's creamy, fruity and delicious give them a try!
10 minutes
Dessert, Snack, Tutorial
Fruit Popsicles
Learn how to make popsicles from scratch and try these three fruit popsicle flavors: strawberry, mango and kiwi. It's an easy healthy recipe that kids will love!
4 hours 5 minutes
Dessert
Blueberry Ice Cream
This Blueberry Swirl Ice Cream combines homemade blueberry compote with an easy-to-make ice cream base and crunchy graham cracker bits. It's delicious!
4 hours 15 minutes
Breakfast, Snack
Chia Jello
This Chia Seed Jello is made with only 2 ingredients, chia seeds and your fruit juice of choice! It's packed full of vitamins and omegas, plus kids love it!
4 hours 5 minutes
Snack
Lebanese Fruit Cocktail
Lebanese Fruit Cocktail combines chopped fresh fruit in a floral-infused strawberry juice and tops it with creamy ashta and chopped nuts.
20 minutes
Dessert, Snack
Banana Nice Cream – 4 Ways
Learn how to make banana nice cream 4 different ways! Traditional vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and even a peanut butter version! Easy and delicious!
2 hours 10 minutes
Dessert
Avocado Ice Cream
Avocado Ice Cream. This avocado ice cream is a very easy healthy homemade ice cream that’s vegan, paleo-friendly and absolutely tasty. Creamy, smooth and ultra rich with no ice cream maker.
5 minutes
For more similar roundup of recipes, be sure to check out: Best Sides to Serve with Burgers, Easy Picnic Food Ideas, Grilling Recipes, and Refreshing Summer Salad Recipes.
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I think you are amazing and you are the most imaginative person I have ever met, I made all your smoothie recipes and also your Lebanese salad dressing with pomegranate molasses and some of your oat and fruit breakfast recipes they turned to be outstanding.
Thank you for sending me your recipes.
Best regards,
Paul Wechsler
Wow, thank you so much! That’s such a compliment!!
The Healthy Egg Salad link goes to an Avocado Chicken Salad recipe. Still looking for this Egg Salad Recipe, but the Avocado Chicken Salad one looks great as well! 🙂
Thank you for letting me know! The link has been edited, but you can also find the recipe on my website under Healthy Egg Salad (https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/healthy-egg-salad/).