The Best Summer Dinners get you in-and-out of the kitchen!
In the summer, I’m a big believer in getting myself and my family fed and then moving on to other fun stuff like gardening, bicycling around the neighborhood or taking a dip in the pool. Getting in-and-out of the kitchen quickly is definitely my plan. This can be challenging, though, so here are 5 summer dinners ideas for you to try.
1. Stacked-up Summer Dinner: This is fun to do and filling. Get out what you have on hand and stack it up! I like a stack like the one pictured here: salad greens, leftover cooked chicken, tomatoes, salsa, plain yogurt and avocado. Stack it up & add a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
2. Grilled Cheese with Sliced Tomato + Fruit Salad: This is easy and fast. Try a whole grain bread and a flavorful cheese like Swiss or Provolone. Cut up your fruit salad or buy it already cut up at the grocery store.
3. Omelet with Mushrooms + Brown Rice + Fresh Local Peach: This is a light and savory dinner. Lightly saute the mushrooms first and then add your eggs to the pan. If it comes out more like scrambled eggs with mushrooms, no big deal. I like instant brown rice because it cooks in only 10 minutes.
4. Tuna Salad + Cucumbers + Whole grain crackers + Cantaloupe: This is super easy and refreshing. Make the tuna salad with light mayo or simply drizzle it with olive oil. Slice cucumbers on the side and eat it with crackers.
5. Homemade Pizza + Watermelon: This is fun for sure. Try a pre-made, thin, grocery store crust to make it quick and easy. Toppings can be whatever you like, but don’t forget the veggies!
Make a Simple Summer Dinner from Your Kitchen!
One of the best ways to eat well this summer is to keep it simple and make it in your own kitchen. Yep, a cold sandwich, cold salad, or breakfast-for-dinner can all work when you want to make it a quick and healthy meal. Join me on Facebook for day-by-day tips. Inspiration and community are super important when you are making improvements in your personal nutrition!
What do you make for a nutritious summer dinner?