24 Easy Summer Recipes to Get Dinner on the Table in 30 Minutes or Less

A bowl of chilled gazpacho is the best way to enjoy soup in the summertime. Fresh salsa is used as the shortcut base to get this cool summer dinner on the table. You'll also love the dippable black bean-olive quesadillas.

As made popular in France, a tartine is an open-faced sandwich with refined ingredients or fancy spreads. Try this vegetarian-friendly recipe only takes 25 minutes to make for a quick summer meal.

It is possible for a salad to serve as a filling dinner option. This bold quick summer dinner salad features tangy goat cheese rolled in toasted farro for a new take on croutons.

A deli-roasted chicken is your best friend for creating speedy weeknight dinners. Literally the longest wait you'll have in this easy dinner recipe is waiting for the water to boil. Then just toss the boiled noodles with the meat, purchased pesto, and some veggies for one of our favorite quick and easy summer dinners.

Transform taco salad into picnic-worthy lettuce wraps perfect for a cool summer dinner. Top romaine lettuce hearts with your favorite toppings like mashed avocado, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.

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It's all about the topping on these grilled chicken sausages for a fast summer dinner. It takes just minutes to toss together our sweet and spicy homemade salsa recipe made with pineapple, jalapeno, and ginger.

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This is how we do breakfast for dinner. Instead of the usual bagel and smoked salmon combo, we've turned them into homemade croutons! We then packed the brunch favorite into a quick summer dinner idea with noodles, fresh mozzarella, and crunchy green beans.

Go beyond burgers and buns with quick-cooking sliders for a quick summer dinner. Our sliders are spiced with smoked paprika and garlic and wrapped in a tortilla. You'll love pairing the smoky flavors with the double-tomato relish.

This easy kale recipe featuring summer-ripe tomatoes and protein-rich chickpeas is the perfect vegetarian dinner salad. For a different summer dinner idea, try serving this up as a hot entrée! The feta cheese will get melty and the wilted greens still have a great texture.

Rhubarb might be known for pie, but the versatile veggie can be used for delicious recipes beyond dessert. Toss it with pasta, garlic, and pepper, and you've got our favorite quick summer evening meal.

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Nothing says summer like fish tacos. Go bold with the spicy flavors of jalapeño and fresh lime. Our creamy sauce cools things off in this fast dinner recipe.

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The secret to this quick summer meal is in the simple sauce made with fresh lemon zest. Top with some dill from the herb garden to really freshen up the dish.

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Chances are that by now you've heard of zucchini noodles. They're a great way to enjoy pasta as a quick summer meal minus all the carbs. Twirl up the garden noodles with garlic, walnut oil, and goat cheese for a fast and healthy dinner.

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This salad is our favorite way to use day-old bread (apart from bread pudding, of course). We enjoy the licorice flavor fresh tarragon adds to this quick summer dinner, but basil and oregano would be delicious, too.

Quick-cooking kabobs are easily the best way to get a summer evening meal on the table fast. The 25-minute healthy grilling recipe features tender cuts of sirloin rubbed with a savory spice blend. And the brightness of the summer-fresh corn and orzo make the perfect accompaniment to the kabobs.

Not only is fish a great summer dinner option because it's full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but it also cooks super fast! This high-protein and gluten-free seared tuna dinner pairs delightfully with the homemade fresh peach and raspberry salsa.

Toss together purchased chicken sausages, greens, and pasta, and you'll see just how easy dinner can be. Feel free to substitute the broccolini for plain broccoli if that's all you got. Like a little spice? Top the bowl with crushed red pepper.

This light and fresh pasta dish is sure to be a go-to recipe for a quick summer dinner. The bright sauce starts with garlic and cherry tomatoes and is finished with fresh basil and crushed red pepper.

Peach preserves (try canning your own!) stand in the for sauce on these flatbreads for a fast summer dinner. The sweet base balances rich Brie cheese and peppery arugula.

Salad perfection is all about balance. Here, spicy turkey and sweet melon pair for a spectacular summer dinner. If you like this recipe, try grilling up some watermelon for your next fruit-infused salad.

Love the flavors of bruschetta? In this quick summer recipe idea, the basil-tomato Italian appetizer turns into a quick one-dish dinner.

Put those broken lasagna noodles to good use for a quick and easy summer dinner. Here, we've tossed them with salmon, greens, and a zesty chili pan sauce that comes together in 30-minutes flat.

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You've never had turkey burgers like this. Top the savory grilled patties with fresh peaches and blueberries. Oomph up the flavors of this quick summer evening meal with a sprinkle of fresh mint.

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If you enjoy grilling but don't want to spend a lot of time over the open flame, this grilled pizza is a quick summer dinner option. To keep the flavors summer-fresh, we're topping our pizza with fresh basil and peaches. The recipe yields two pizzas in 30 minutes, so the whole family can enjoy.