10 Delicious Recipes That Are Perfect for Summer
As the summer temperatures soar, you’ll find yourself craving light, refreshing meals packed with goodness. And we have just the thing.
These summer-ready recipes are the ones we keep going back to. From protein-packed salads to filling pasta bakes and homemade ice lollies that will satisfy your sweet tooth, this is your culinary to-do list for the next few months.
And the great thing is, they’re wonderfully balanced and pack a nutritional punch, so you can fuel your body and your mind.
You can’t go wrong with this wellness bowl. It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s absolutely jam-packed with flavour, which means you’ll want to eat it on repeat – especially as you get 26g of protein per serving.
Carrots, tomato, spinach and avocado make up the salad, but the best is yet to come. Crispy chickpeas coated in paprika and curry powder, halloumi doused in lemon and honey – add it all together for a real treat. Keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days and you’ve got lunch sorted too.
Is it just us, or do you crave seafood in the summer months? Here, plump prawns are paired with fresh and sun-dried tomatoes to make a quick and easy supper that boasts 28g of protein in at 350 calories per serving.
Garlic, chilli seeds, lemon juice and fresh basil form the sauce, giving you a dish that’s absolutely packed with flavour. And with spiralised courgette stirred into the pasta, it’s loaded with nutrition too.
If you like your summer sweet treats with an injection of protein, you’ve come to the right place. With just five ingredients, it crams 7.8g of protein into a 199-calorie serving.
This is simplicity itself. A base of oats, sweetened with peanut butter and honey, is topped with fat-free Greek yogurt and your favourite frozen berries, before being tucked into the freezer for safe keeping until you get snackish.
Get ready, this is going to be your new go-to dish because it tastes like summer holidays on a plate. With 46g of protein, it’s sure to fill you up, and you certainly won’t feel like you’re eating a salad.
This is a real powerhouse of a dinner. Fillet steak, chickpeas, quinoa and kale all add to your protein hit, while tasty additions like paprika, chilli powder, lemon and mint pile on the flavour. And the crunch? That comes courtesy of the cashews.
This is the fish dinner you never knew you needed. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, this salmon pasta bowl is the perfect choice for a healthy mid-week feed, with 42.6g of protein in every 473-calorie serve.
Orzo pasta gives it a just-as-good-as-risotto feel. Asparagus, peas and spinach add those all-important greens, but it’s the citrus twist and the parmesan crust that takes it to the next level. Make this your next alfresco dinner and let us know what you think.
This one’s a firm favourite, not just for summer dinners, but also for make-ahead lunches – it’ll last up to three days in the fridge, giving you a midday meal that packs 40g of protein into a 312-calorie feed.
Fill your plate with lettuce, cabbage, carrot and cucumber. Pile on edamame, add a smattering of spring onion and top it all with sliced chicken breasts, before slathering on your homemade satay sauce. It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s delicious.
One pan dinners make clean-up so easy, and these tasty little morsels squeeze 35g of protein into a 468-calorie serving, which makes them the perfect post-workout meal.
The beauty of this dish comes in its simplicity. Halved red peppers, filled with fried turkey mince, tomatoes and yes, you guessed it, topped with a light layer of cheese. Have it for dinner – or make double and keep your extra peppers in the fridge for a post-gym snack.
Salads are such a great shout in summer, and this one comes in strong with 24g of protein in a serving that totals just 325 calories.
Butterbeans, romaine, cucumber and spring onion make the base, while an inspired combination of Greek yogurt, avocado, lemon and herbs adds a delicious zing of flavour. All you need is a smattering of mixed seeds and you’ve got the perfect light lunch.
High protein lollies? Yes please. Adults love them, kids love them too – it’s a win-win, so order in a bucketload of fruit and prep yourself a freezer-load of ice lollies, with almost 5g of protein per pop.
The two secret ingredients here are Greek yogurt and vanilla protein powder. That’s where your pre (or post) workout protein injection comes from, but it’s elevated with maple syrup and fresh berries, giving you the ultimate ice lolly feel-good.
Feeling adventurous? Planning a dinner party? Need a little wow-factor in your day? You’ll love this. These lettuce cups are the ultimate feel-good indulgence with 28g of protein per serving and just 240 calories.
There’s so much flavour here. Garlic, ginger, lime and sesame oil are combined with soy and oyster sauce to create a taste explosion that turns household favourites like pork mince, carrot and beansprouts into the week’s main event. Definitely would recommend.
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