Summer is the perfect time to try out some new healthy recipes! These 15 recipes are all easy to make at home, and they’re all packed with nutritious ingredients.
From light and refreshing salads to satisfying main courses, there’s something here for everyone. So fire up the grill or the stove, and get ready to enjoy some delicious and healthy summer cooking!
15. Tabbouleh Recipe
This easy Tabbouleh salad recipe is made with bulgur wheat, fresh herbs, tomatoes, cucumber, and lemon juice. It’s so simple and wonderful, with bright and fresh flavors! Serve as a side or on its own. Healthy, vegetarian, low carb, low calorie, light, and great for summer or year round.
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14. Cucumber Tomato Salad
This Cucumber Tomato Salad is a classic summer staple that is a potluck favorite. Enjoy all on its own or serve it as a side with fish, chicken, pork, or grilled steak! See more Must-Try Tomato Recipes.
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13. Best Chickpea Avocado Salad
Chickpea Avocado Salad is by far my favorite vegan sandwich of all time. Something about the flavors of lime, avocado, and cilantro just thrill my taste buds.
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12. Vegetarian Summer Rolls with 3 Dipping Sauces
Vietnamese vegetarian summer rolls with avocado, tofu & fresh rainbow veggies. Serve them with 3 dipping sauces – peanut sauce, hoisin & Vietnamese dipping sauce!
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11. Texas Corn Succotash
With a kick from the jalapeno and some other bright and fresh ingredients, this Texas Succotash is tasty twist on a Southern staple, and it is a pretty and tasty aside dish to just about any meal!
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10. Grilled Sweet Corn with Cilantro Chimichurri
Grilled sweet corn is an easy and delicious side dish for any summer meal! This quick grilled corn on the cob recipe features homemade cilantro chimichurri, a flavorful sauce made with fresh herbs.
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9. Zucchini Cornbread Muffins
This easy zucchini cornbread is dairy free, lightly sweet, and makes a great summer side dish. Whole wheat spelt flour and maple syrup keep things on the healthier side here.
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8. End of Summer Greek Chickpea Salad
This vegan greek chickpea salad is the perfect way to highlight late summer produce like cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Topped with a light lemon dressing it’s a great light dinner or packed summer lunch.
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7. Pollo al Cilantro
Pollo al Cilantro takes your dinner to a whole new level. Tender and delicious chicken marinated in a citrus cilantro dressing. It has tons of flavor and is perfect for the grill.
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6. Easy Lebanese Salad
Easy Lebanese Salad, also known as Lebanese Salata, is a salad mixing chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cucumber, green onion and parsley topped with a lemony-mint dressing. This is healthy, light and the prefect addition to any meal or add grilled chicken or salmon to make it a meal itself.
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5. Mediterranean Bean Salad
Mediterranean Bean Salad packs chickpeas, white beans, your favorite Mediterranean vegetables and feta cheese into one healthy salad and is topped with a light lemony dressing. This works perfectly as a side dish to a meal or even as lunch with pita bread and hummus.
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4. Tomato Salad With Gremolata
A refreshing tomato salad made with summer tomatoes and a simple dressing, garnished with gremolata.
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3. Egg Zucchini Noodle Salad
Light and gorgeous, this Egg Zucchini Noodle Salad is the perfect quick salad. It’s made with just a few simple FRESH ingredients and seasoned with a flavorful mustard flaxseed oil vinaigrette. It’s a delicious way to enjoy raw spiralized zucchinis throughout all season!
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2. Pasta with Zucchini, Raisins and Walnuts
This Pasta with Zucchini, Walnuts and Raisins is the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner! In the time it takes for the pasta to cook, you can make the quick and flavorful zucchini sauce. With crisp tender zucchini, sweet raisins and crunchy walnuts, this is a meatless dinner on the table in under 30 minutes that everyone loves!
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1. Strawberry Ginger Smoothie
Creamy, sweet, and bursting with fruity flavors, this Strawberry Ginger Smoothie is perfect morning treat. It’s refreshing and delicious, but also packed with nutrients and immune-boosting VITAMIN C. It’s easy to make with only 5 simple ingredients! + It’s added-sugar-free, dairy-free and totally kids-friendly.
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