50 Quick Summer Dinner Ideas for Lazy People
It’s 7 p.m., the sun’s still out and it’s 85 degrees. Do you really want to spend the night in front of the stove? (We didn’t think so.) These 50 easy-breezy summer dinner ideas take just a few minutes to whip up and don’t use every single pan in the kitchen.
Grilled Peach and Halloumi Salad with Lemon-Pesto Dressing
Now this is what we call a dinner salad.
Zucchini Pad Thai
Ten minutes and you’re done. (And you have PureWow Coterie member Gaby Dalkin to thank.)
Cauliflower Sweet Potato Burgers
Smashed avocado and spicy mayo take these family-friendly sammies over the top.
Summer Skillet Gnocchi with Grilled Corn and Burrata
This one-pan wonder cooks for 30 minutes.
Zucchini Ricotta Galette
It tastes like you spent hours making it (hint: you didn’t).
Sweet-and-Sour Pork Skewers with Pineapple
It’s totally OK to use your grill pan.
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Skillet Roast Chicken with Peaches, Tomatoes and Red Onion
Juicy fruit pairs magically with chicken thighs.
Poblano and Mushroom Tacos with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Way more interesting than ground beef.
Baked Caprese Chicken Skillet
If it were up to us, every recipe would be this darn easy.
One-Pot, 15-Minute Pasta Limone
Throw all of the ingredients in the pot and boil ’em.
Butter-Baked Cucumber Tostadas
Roasted cucumbers are so in right now.
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Lime Chicken with Corn and Poblano Salad
Best of all, you can make this dish for about ten bucks.
Summer Glow Bowls
PureWow Coterie member Jess Larson shares our love of hearty bowls.
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End of Summer Cobb Salad with Creamy Carrot-Kimchi Dressing
Coterie member Phoebe Lapine gives you permission to throw in any veggies you have on hand.
Summer Caprese Salad
PureWow Coterie member Maria Lichty brings us the magic of no-cook.
Zoodles with Summer Vegetables
Thy farmers’ market market haul.
Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
The creamy dipping sauce is everything.
Stone Fruit Cucumber Salad With Ricotta Salata, Purslane and Golden Balsamic Miso Vinaigrette
It’s a midsummer night’s dream.
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Quick Guacamole Quinoa Salad
This one’s fast, easy and protein-rich (thanks to black beans).
Slow Roasted Citrus Salmon
It’s begging to be enjoyed alfresco.
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Easy 5-Ingredient Corn Soup
The crunchy sesame-seed brown butter topping takes this one to a whole new level.
Moules-Frites (Steamed Mussels and Fries)
Cooked in a garlicky white-wine sauce, this dish is ready in just thirty minutes. Bon appétit.
ABUNDANCE KALE SALAD WITH SAVORY TAHINI DRESSING
And you thought that a salad wouldn't fill you up.
Marinated Salumi Sandwich
PureWow Coterie member Aida Mollenkamp knows how to make a dinner-worthy stack.
15-Minute Lemony Broccolini Pasta
So much more interesting than jarred marinara.
One-Pan Roasted Salmon with Potatoes and Romaine
We love making our main course and sides all at once.
Shredded Thai Salad with Avocado
This might just be the prettiest salads you'll ever make (and definitely one of the tastiest).
Chickpea and Vegetable Coconut Curry
You only need 15 minutes to create this impressive and satisfying dinner.
Zoodle Stir-Fry
Feel free to add some chicken or any additional veggies you’re craving that day.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Quinoa
Easy, healthy and delicious? Guess dreams really do come true.
5-Minute Veggie Coconut Wraps
These little guys have totally stolen our hearts.
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