It’s summer! Finally, our hibernating in the polar vortex dreams have come true.
Even though the summer solstice was technically last week, I’ve been declaring summer ever since the temps hit 50 degrees. I was just ready. Now that it’s actually getting hot out, I find myself wanting to eat lighter and back off the stove a bit. Plus there’s the whole needing-to-be-seen-in-a-swim-suit thing. Let’s just eat healthy.
I’ve compiled some of my favorite light and easy meals (and desserts!) perfect for summer. Nourish your body, enjoy your meal, and don’t spend all this sunshine time working on or working off dinner.
You’re going on a picnic:
Goat Cheese and Veggie Sandwich
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
You’re eating light at home:
Spaghetti agile olio with spinach and white beans
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Southwest Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Avocado and Bean Grilled Burrito
Dark Chocolate Banana and Almond Butter Cups
It’s somehow hot and raining:
Nutmeg Nanny says
Such a great roundup! All of the food looks fantastic!
Christie - Food Done Light says
Delicious options for summer. I especially love the burrito bowl.
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks Christie, that’s one of my favorites too!
Marly says
20 different ways to delicious! Love this list of light and easy meals!
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks Marly!
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
Those nachos!! Amazing!
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks Ami!
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says
Such an amazing list here!! I love round-ups!
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks Kelly!