69 Healthy Summer Recipes To Keep You Feeling Good All Season Long (2024)

This dish has all the eggplant Parm flavors you love, lightened up a bit for summer. Instead of breading each slice of eggplant, you'll top the entire skillet with panko bread crumbs, making it easy enough for a weeknight dinner that won't weight you down.

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We here at Delish love a regular burger, but something about a flavor-packed veggie burger can be SO satisfying in its own way. This mushroom-based version is a symphony of salty, complex flavors. Paired with a bright citrus slaw and spicy vegan mayo, it might be our favorite plant-based burger ever.

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When it comes to hearty summer salads, none are more hearty than a taco salad. Load it up with veggies, cheese, and ground beef for the perfect satisfying summer meal. We love this classic version, but if you want to get fancy, feel free to swap in and out your fave toppings.

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This bruschetta grilled chicken is one of our favorite ways to celebrate fresh summer flavors all season long. When you've got extra homemade bruschetta on hand, try using it as an extra-flavorful boost to your main course—starting with this cheesy, fresh dish.

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To get extra crispy "fried" cauliflower, you gotta use your air fryer. This recipe is basically the vegan version of our favorite fish tacos. The finishing touches? A quick and easy pickled slaw for a bite of freshness and a spicy mayo for a touch of heat.

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Grilling fish can be intimidating, but with foil packs, there's no need to stress. Rather than worry about the fish sticking to the grates or flipping the flaky flesh, you'll fold the salmon up in tin foil instead. It's not just fish inside, either—there's a medley of zucchini and yellow summer squash with a smoky honey-chipotle sauce. 😍

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With tangy lime juice, a kick of cumin, and a fresh herby zing from the cilantro, these quick-cooking shrimp pair perfectly in crisp lettuce wraps. When you're looking for low-carb lunch gold, these won't let you down.

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We're all for a genius low-carb hack—and these tomatoes totally deliver. We had never thought to stuff them with taco meat, cheese, and sour cream, but we'll do anything in the name of ditching a tortilla for a low-carb meal. You can change up the fillings for cheeseburger tomatoes too.

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A double-purpose chimichurri acts as a marinade for the steak and a finishing sauce for these bowls; the not-too-spicy jalapeño sauce provides a tangy, creamy counterpoint—plus, its versatility means it can go on anything and everything (read: make extra, and put it on everything).

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Sure, a baked potato in the oven is great, but have you tried them on the grill? Use this method for your backyard grill or even when you're out camping. The potatoes cook up just as fluffy as they do in the oven, but have the bonus of smoky flavor.

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This inside-out sushi roll (or uramaki) has rice on the outside, while the sheet of nori on the inside holds the avocado, cucumber, and crab in place. Top your rolls with sushi-grade fish, or get creative and try thinly sliced avocado, roasted red peppers, or smoked salmon.

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Grilling fruit brings out its juicy sweetness, and while you can always go the dessert route with your grilled peaches, they're just as good paired with this sweet and tangy balsamic chicken.

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This recipe is a quick route to a delicious, crowd-pleasing dinner. Simply build a base of flavor with aromatics and spices in a coconut milk broth, then poach your shrimp in it. Add your peas and spinach to heat through, and you're ready for dinner!

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Ratatouille, a classic end of summer dish from the South of France that features our favorite late-season produce, takes on a new form in this beautiful spiraled casserole. For the most stunning result, try and find zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes that are around the same size.

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No bread? No problem. Doubling up on romaine leaves ensures a mess-free lunch, sans the carbs. If you're looking for more lettuce cup recipes try our easy Thai chicken lettuce cups next!

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If you're looking for a new way to bring on the heat at dinnertime, this firecracker salmon recipe is here to blow the roof off your mouth. The sweet and spicy firecracker sauce combines three fiery elements—sriracha, chili flakes, and fresh ginger—for a layered approach to heat.

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We’re kind of obsessed with Philly cheesesteaks, but what if you’re avoiding gluten or carbs (maybe on that low-carb or keto life)? Don’t worry, we’ve got you too. Try these Philly cheesesteak cabbage wraps—they’re everything you love about the OG, without the bread.

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Smothered in sweet honey mustard sauce, these chicken breasts are grilled to super-tender and juicy perfection inside foil packets. Honey mustard sauce can be as simple as just two its two titular ingredients, but we amped up its flavor with two mustards (grainy and Dijon) and cooked it slightly to thicken it into a glaze.

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A well-crafted tuna salad or chicken salad can really hit the spot, and a curried chicken salad is an amazing twist on the classic formula. Unfortunately, vegans and vegetarians are often left out to dry when it comes to most mayo-based salads. This curried chickpea salad is a simple, fast, meatless way to satisfy that itch!

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If you think that vegan burgers can't rival meat-based ones, think again. Atlanta-based chain slu*tty Vegan's One Night Stand Burger puts the argument to rest with this loaded burger. It's topped with all the fixings, including caramelized red onion, vegan bacon, melty vegan cheese, and a smoky chipotle-lime mayonnaise. 😍

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