When thinking of summer dinner recipes, most of the time grilling comes to mind. But what if you don’t have a grill? You can still enjoy delicious summer dinners, and no grill is required. If you’re searching for a summer weeknight dinner or what to cook for dinner on a hot day, take a look at these light and fresh summer dinner ideas.
Caprese Chicken Stacker With Reduced Balsamic
"I just made this last weekend. Salt and pepper chicken with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil & balsamic reduction. It's one of my fave plates I've ever made." - Stephanie
Vegetarian Squash Saute Pasta Dish
"This is something new I decided to try. My family loves squash. I combined the recipe with pasta, so I kinda made it a vegetable pasta dish. It is bursting with flavor." - Rebecca
Sam's Panko Crusted Fried Shrimp With Tartar Sauce
"Easy to prepare, this fried shrimp could be a light meal or a snack. The batter coats the shrimp wonderfully. Once fried to a golden brown, the batter is crunchy with the perfectly cooked shrimp inside." - The Kitchen Crew
Shore Chicken
"Called 'Shore Chicken' because the first time I made it was a family vacation at the shore. Made every year for 14 years since that first trip." - Kathryn
Bruschetta Chicken Pesto Tart
"A chicken pesto ‘pizza’ made on puff pastry and topped with a tomato fresh bruschetta." - Kevin
Cajun Sauteed Salmon With Rainbow Carrots And Potato
"A healthy and clean-eating dish." - Kisha
Basil Tomatoes
"Instead of the more traditional mozzarella cheese, this fresh and light tomato salad makes use of tangy Feta cheese... and it's terrific." - The Kitchen Crew
Lime Shrimp Quesadillas With Adobo Guacamole
"This is the basic recipe, but please add whatever kinds of veggies, meats & cheeses you like! After all, one of the best parts of Mexican night is the variety and personalization!" - Kelly
Easy Fish Tacos
"These Easy Fish Tacos are packed full of seasoned flaky fish in a hearty warm tortilla. They are topped with cabbage, avocado, Cojita and chipotle crema (Don’t skip the crema), even those not too sure about fish tacos will love these." - Debbie
Bacon Tomato Pie
"We have so many generous friends with gardens who send fresh vegetables and herbs our way this time of year. I love tomatoes, my husband loves bacon, so I concocted a bacon tomato pie." - Kim
Family Favorite Salmon Patties
"I have been making these tasty salmon patties for many years. My family especially likes the lemon-dill sauce with them. They are good with or without the sauce." - Carol
Parmesan Panko Crusted Tilapia
"The Parmesan cheese in the Panko adds a great change of flavor. Pairs well with the pan-grilled new potatoes and some seasoned green beans." - Debbie
Never-Fail Baked Pork Chops
"I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but these get prepared at least once a week in our house. Quick, easy and SO good!" - Myra
10 Minute Veggie Ramen With Mirin
"This easy, 10-minute veggie ramen recipe will please both kids and adults. Just add vegetables, ramen noodles, & mirin for a quick and simple meal." - Shikha
Carnitas (Slow Cooker)
"I served this on Mother's Day figuring it was MY day and I love this type of food; my husband usually doesn't. Well, this made a believer out of him he loved it and has asked me to make it several times since." - Pam