Summer is the season of warm weather, BBQ , and lazy evenings spent sipping on a cold drink. And what better way to make the most of this time than with delicious summer dinner ideas?
If you’re looking for new recipes to try this summer, then this post is for you!
From refreshing and nourishing summer salads to baked vegetables, get ready to create mouthwatering dishes!
My 10 Favorite Summer Dinner Recipes Are Here:
1. Summer Grilled Corn Salad:
Nothing screams summer more than the smell of freshly grilled corn! This is the ultimate summer grilled corn salad. Packed with plant-based protein from edamame, healthy fat from avocados, and many delicious and refreshing veggies. Making this salad is a healthy and nourishing idea for a summer dinner!
2. Lentil Salad:
I don’t know about you, but salads are my go-to meal, especially for the summer! This delicious Lentil Salad is one of my favorites! It’s easy to prepare, healthy, versatile, and delicious!
3. Pesto Pasta Salad:
Inspired by Italian cuisine, this plant-based Pesto Pasta Salad won’t disappoint! It’s delicious on its own or paired with any protein of choice! It’s a healthy summer salad and a satisfying option for summer dinner!
4. Orzo Greek Salad:
This salad is my twist on a classic Greek salad! It’s fulfilling, delicious, and great on its own as a light dinner. Or as a side dish for those summer BBQ.
This recipe is plant-based, gluten-free, and versatile, making it a perfect summer dinner idea!
5. Watermelon Salad:
This is a more “light” and fruity dinner option! If you love fruit salads, then you will love this refreshing watermelon salad! Growing up in Iraq, we used to have watermelon with cheese all the time in summer! whether for breakfast, snack, and YES for dinner! It’s just the perfect combo!
6. Black-eyed Pea and Quinoa Salad:
This Black-eyed Pea & Quinoa salad is a great summer dinner idea! Great for meal prep, for those busy weeknights when you need to have a healthy dinner ready in no time!
It’s a complete meal-type salad! packed with healthy nutrients, protein, and fat, and it’s delicious!
7. Eggplant Fatteh:
This is a Mexican-Middle Eastern fusion recipe! Arabic Nacho style. Call it Nacho or Fatteh , this plant-based eggplant fatteh recipe is a delicious recipe to have for dinner! It’s a crowd pleaser and won’t disappoint!
8. Cauliflower and Potato Bake:
This Middle Eastern-inspired cauliflower and potato bake dish is a delicious and satisfying dinner! Served with a classic Middle Eastern creamy tahini dip, it just takes it to another level of deliciousness! Great for meal prep, and will be your next favorite summer dinner idea!
9. Vegan Mac & Cheese:
A healthier and plant-based version of the classic Mac and Cheese! This Vegan mac & cheese recipe has 5 hidden veggies, and trust me, no one will know it’s vegan!
It’s an easy-to-make recipe and is loved by adults before kids. Try it this summer for dinner and you won’t miss the real mac and cheese!
10. Arayes :
Another classic Middle Eastern recipe that is great for a summer dinner. This Vegan Arayes is a classic dish served with BBQ and grilled meat. It is a summer grilling recipe. Whether as a side or serve it with a dip like hummus or a simple salad!
Those were my top 10 plant-based recipes that are great summer dinner ideas. All recipes are healthy and delicious!
Let me know in the comments below which was your favorite?
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