20+ Satisfying Summer Recipes for Dinner [You’ll Be Dying to Make]

Looking for some seasonal summer recipes for dinner that are light and oh so yummy?!

I’ve complied 20+ satisfying summer dinners to cut down on your meal planning time.

From corn to peaches to burrata to pineapple, I’ve got you covered!

There’s a mix of oven, cooktop and grilling recipes – so something for everyone.

Let’s get started…

Hot Summer Dinner Recipes

For me personally, I prefer hot dinners!

This first list of dinner recipes is absolutely perfect for those summer nights…

1. Cheesy Zucchini Ravioli

Recipe by Half Baked Harvest

2. Peach Caprese Burgers

Recipe by Recipe Runner

3. Grilled Peach, Proscuitto & Burrata Pizza

Recipe by Sur La Table

4. Ratatouille Inspired Zucchini Boats

Recipe by Savita Chefdehome

5. Grilled Chicken Margerhita

Recipe by Chef Marcelo Mintz

6. Feta & Zucchini Fettuccini

Recipe by Emily Gussin & Lizzie Mayson

7. Hot Buttered Lobster Rolls

Recipe by Cook’s Country

8. One Pan Mediterranean Salman

Recipe by Julia Salbum Blog

9. Peach and Mixed Veggie Burrata Bowl

Recipe by Pickled Plates

10. Pineapple Teriyaki Bowls

Recipe by Ty Berry Much

11. Scallop, Cherry Tomato, Mushroom and White Wine Pasta

Recipe by Who Let Her in the Kitchen

12. Blackened Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Mango Salsa and Chipotle Aoli

Recipe by Erinss Eats

13. Blackened Shrimp Skewers with Coconut Mango Rice Pilaf

Recipe by Mango Board

14. Buttery Summer Squash Bowl

Recipe by Kalyn’s Kitchen

15. Pesto Flank Steak, Corn, Arugula and Burrata Bowl

Recipe by Platings and Pairings

Cold Summer Dinner Recipes

Sometimes on those 90+ degree days, you just want to keep it light and fresh!

This next list of cold summer dinner recipes will leave you feeling cool…

16. Sweet Orchard Chicken Salad

Recipe by Christy B Graves

17. Summer Gazpacho

Recipe by La Cucchiarella

18. Peach, Tomato and Sweet Corn Arugula Pasta Salad

Recipe by Ambitious Kitchen

19. Shrimp and Orzo Salad

Recipe by Bowl of Delicious

20. Arugula and Peach Pasta Salad

Recipe by Janet’s Munch Meals

Final Words

We hope you loved this mouth watering list of summer recipes to make for dinner (or even lunch!)

Around here, summers are filled with sports and pool nights.

Our family likes to keep it simple throughout the summer, so these quick and easy recipes make all the difference!