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22 Dinner Ideas for Warm Summer Nights

The summer is a time to enjoy yourself and to make the most of the opportunity to be outside, whether you are biking, hiking, at the beach or just taking it easy in the garden.

For many of us, summer is a busy time and you might be more interested in a trip to the beach than being in the kitchen, but it is also a time when we have a vast range of fruit and vegetables available and even better, we can get them locally so they are fresh from the field or tree.

The perfect ending to a perfect summer’s day.

After a long day enjoying the great outdoors you might not want to be spending hours in the kitchen and just want something quick and simple. Alternatively, you could be making the most of the evening by inviting your friends to enjoy the balmy weather with you. Either way, here you will find a range of ideas that will make sure your dinner is the perfect ending to a perfect summer’s day.

Whether you want to stay outside and put something on the grill or whip up a new and exciting treat in the kitchen, these recipes will make sure your summer dinners are healthy, tasty and fun.

 

Easy Vegetable Chowder
Need a dairy free soup? Easy Vegetable Chowder could be an outstanding recipe to try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 287 calories, 6g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of…Medium45 min.6
Turkey Soup with Egg Noodles and Vegetables
Turkey Soup with Egg Noodles and Vegetables might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This dairy free recipe has 435 calories, 35g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4.…Medium36 min.4
Summer Squash Casserole
Summer Squash Casserole requires approximately 40 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 7g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 338 calories. A mixture of…Medium40 min.6
Summer Spinach Salad
Summer Spinach Salad is a gluten free and vegan side dish. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 2g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 151…Normal20 min.14
Olive Oil Ice Cream
Olive Oil Ice Cream might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 727 calories, 8g of protein, and 61g of fat. This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 6. If you have egg yolks, extra virgin olive…Normal18 min.6
Thai Summer Slaw
You can never have too many Asian recipes, so give Thai Summer Slaw Head to the store and pick up julienne-cut bell pepper, julienne-cut zucchini, napa cabbage, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the…Hard45 min.10
Summer Penne Pasta
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Summer Penne Pastan a try. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains roughly 9g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 275 calories. This recipe covers 17%…Hard45 min.8
Summer Sandwich
Summer Sandwich might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 337 calories, 14g of protein, and 18g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes…Normal20 min.8
Kim's Summer Corn Salad
Kim's Summer Corn Salad requires approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 12. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe has 230 calories, 5g of protein, and…Expert1 h, 15 m.12
Grilled-Vegetable Gazpacho
Grilled-Vegetable Gazpacho is a gluten free and vegan recipe with 10 servings. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 72 calories. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements…Hard45 min.10
Fruit Salad
Fruit Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 386 calories, 6g of protein, and 10g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of…Easy15 min.8
Egg Noodles with Mushrooms
Need a vegetarian side dish? Egg Noodles with Mushrooms could be an excellent recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 10g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 282 calories. Head to the…Easy15 min.4
Watermelon Plata Tequila Cocktail
Watermelon Plat Summer will be even more special with this recipe. Head to the store and pick up watermelon chunks, simple syrup, limes, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a beverage.Hard1 h, 15 m.4
Citrus Yogurt
Need a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian morn meal? Citrus Yogurt could be an amazing recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 6g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 150 calories. This recipe covers…Easy10 min.2
Arugula Salad
Arugula Salad is a gluten free and primal main course. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 14g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 298…Easy5 min.4
Pineapple Gazpacho
Pineapple Gazpacho might be a good recipe to expand your soup repertoire. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 129 calories, 2g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. If you have…Hard45 min.4
Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon
Need a dairy free and pescatarian main course? Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon could be an excellent recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains about 32g of protein, 19g of fat, and a total of 460…Normal20 min.4
Cucumber Crunch Salad
Cucumber Crunch Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 34 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. Head to the…Easy10 min.4
Watermelon and Fennel Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
Watermelon and Fennel Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette requires about 10 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 8 servings with 95 calories, 2g of protein, and 6g of fat each. This recipe covers 4% of your daily…Normal10 min.8
Summer Beer I
Summer Beer I requires roughly 10 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 288 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals.…Easy10 min.4
Southern Breeze
Southern Breeze might be just the beverage you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 209 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 12. This recipe…Medium45 min.12
Chunky Tomato-Fruit Gazpacho
Chunky Tomato-Fruit Gazpacho might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 24 calories, 1g…Hard30 min.30
Peach-and-Tomato Gazpacho with Cucumber Yogurt
Peach-and-Tomato Gazpacho with Cucumber Yogurt might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe serves 20. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe has 147 calories, 1g of protein, and…Expert1 h, 20 m.20
Stuffed Summer Squash
Stuffed Summer Squash might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 209 calories, 7g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe serves 8. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The…Hard45 min.8
Homemade Summer Sausage
Homemade Summer Sausage is a gluten free and dairy free recipe with 6 servings. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This main course has 410 calories, 26g of protein, and 31g of fat per…Hard1 h, 10 m.6
Martini Cocktail
Martini Cocktail is a gluten free, primal, and fodmap friendly recipe with 1 servings. This beverage has 246 calories, 0g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 0% of your daily requirements of vitamins and…Easy5 min.1
Maple Spice Ice Cream
Maple Spice Ice Cream is a vegetarian dessert. One portion of this dish contains around 14g of protein, 64g of fat, and a total of 1304 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of…Expert4 hrs, 5 m.4
Summer Berry Parfait with Yogurt and Granola
Summer Berry Parfait with Yogurt and Granolan is a vegetarian recipe with 1 servings. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 17g of protein, 11g of…Easy10 min.1
Greek Gazpacho
The recipe Greek Gazpacho could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes. This recipe serves 10. One portion of this dish contains approximately 6g of protein, 14g of fat, and It is a good…Expert3 hrs, 15 m.10
Fruit Salad
Fruit Salad is a gluten free and vegan side dish. One serving contains 95 calories, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 24. From…Medium25 min.24
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