Dinner Ideas for Hot Days
Beat the heat with these dinner ideas for hot days! These dinner ideas for hot summer days are easy to make, quick, and delicious.
There’s nothing worse than having to withstand the heat of the stoves on those really hot days. I dread it. That’s why when it comes to summer time, you’ll find me making quick and easy meals.
By dinner ideas for hot days and quick easy meals, I mean meals that don’t require too much time over the stove or that have to be baked in the oven for long.
Like an easy chicken pasta bake here and there, a tasty stir fry dinner everyone can enjoy, or an instant pot ground beef meal is my ideal menu. Especially during those hot summer days.
Dinner Ideas for Hot Days During the Summer
These dinner ideas for hot days are either quick meals (around 30 minutes or less) or are made in instant pot or crockpot so you don’t have to spend much time over the stove.
We’ve also included a few easy casseroles that you can throw together for dinner when you want something a little more filling but still easy to make.
Dinner Ideas for Hot Days
Spicy Kale Wrap
This spicy kale wrap is an easy to make dinner idea for hot days. This no cook wrap is delicious and filling.
Asian Garlic Beef Skillet Meal
Made in just 20 minutes, this easy garlic beef skillet meal is filling and delicious.
Ground Pork Tacos Recipe
Not much time is needed with these ground pork tacos. Top the pork tacos with your favorite toppings and you have a quick dinner for hot days.
Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe
Pepperoni pizza casserole is an easy go-to weeknight dinner that you can have ready in no time.
Vegan Tuna Sandwich
If you enjoy tuna, you are going to love this easy vegan tuna sandwich! It only takes a few minutes to put together and you'll have a delicious dinner idea for those warm summer days.
Easy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad Recipe
A light summer dish that you can enjoy at home, this easy deviled egg pasta salad is filling and delicious.
Air Fryer Chicken Legs {Whole30 I Paleo I Keto}
Made in the air fryer, these chicken legs are a healthy dinner idea that the whole family can enjoy.
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Slaw
A creamy cilantro slaw makes the perfect addition to these spicy shrimp tacos!
Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
These homemade taquitos are perfect for lunch, dinner or even a snack.
Maple Garlic Shredded Chicken Sandwiches (Instant Pot)
Let the instant pot do all of the hard work for you! A quick and filling summer dinner idea, these maple garlic shredded chicken sandwiches are delicious.
Turkey Cheese Melt Brioche Bun Sandwiches
Whip these turkey cheese melt sandwiches up in no time when you want a light dinner that you can serve with chips or a quick side dish.
One Pan Spanish Chicken and Rice
A one pan dinner that's perfect for summer, this Spanish chicken and rice meal is easy to make and filling.
Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Shrimp scampi is served over pasta with this 15-minute meal. Not much work is involved here making it perfect for those hot summer days.
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken (Keto Friendly)
Made in the instant pot, this keto-friendly salsa chicken is quick and delicious.
Cauliflower Alfredo with Peas
Cauliflower is the secret ingredient to this alfredo dinner dish with peas!
Easy Dairy-Free Indian Butter Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)
A delicious dinner recipe starting with a simple coconut yogurt marinade, then cooked right in a single skillet with a creamy tomato-based sauce!
Big Mac Salad - The Six Figure Dish
This keto friendly and low carb big mac salad is the ultimate weeknight meal. Satisfy those fast food cravings while smashing your weight loss goals.
Air Fryer Chimichangas
Air Fryer Chimichangas are easy to make and much healthier than the fried version!
Dinner Ideas for Hot Summer Days
When it comes to dinner ideas for hot summer days you want something that you can just throw together and enjoy.
You don’t want to spend much time over the stove which is why we featured some easy and delicious recipes that are quick. If you need some more easy dinner ideas summer, these will be worth checking out too!
- canned tuna recipes that are easy and delicious
- hidden veggie meals or meatless Monday meals are perfect for sneaking in some healthy vegetables
- egg salad recipes can be a light but filling dinner idea
- vegan broccoli or tenderstem broccoli meals are perfect for summer
- skewer recipes or foods on a stick are perfect when you want to enjoy the grill
- cheesy dinners and unique grilled cheeses are filling
- burrito bowls are always an easy summer dish to make
Bonus Dinner Ideas for Hot Days
Chanterelle Tart with Ricotta, Rosemary and a Phyllo Crust from Cooking with Carlee. If you can get your hands on some chanterelle mushrooms, this dinner idea is easy and delicious.
Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner from Marathons and Motivation. Throw everything on the skillet and bake! This easy dinner idea for hot summer days is a keeper!
Chinese Broccoli Recipe with Garlic from The Forked Spoon. You can serve this as a side, but it’ll also work when you want a light dinner for the summer.
