100 Fresh and Healthy Summer Recipes to Add to Your Rotation

It’s easy to eat healthy when you’ve got so many delicious options. From lightened-up burgers and smoky grilled chicken to flavorful sides packed with colorful fruits and veggies, these good-for-you recipes will help you savor the season’s best, all summer long.

April 21, 2023

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Our Favorite Healthy Summer Recipes

Summer is one of the easiest times of the year to eat healthy. There are so many fresh, colorful fruits and veggies in season. Add to that the fact that many of them can be tossed on the grill for a nice, smoky char and you’ve got a whole lot of flavor options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for low-carb options, following a plant-based diet or simply want to put some wholesome meals on your (picnic) table, you’re going to need a few recipes you can rely on. That’s where we come in with this collection of summer appetizers, mouthwatering mains—and even a few desserts! Enjoying all of these things guilt-free sounds too good to be true? It’s not! Just take this classic picnic salad, for example. You don’t have to cut the mayo to keep it light and healthy; we simply use less of it—and load the salad up with plenty of fresh, crunchy veggies.

Get the Recipe: American Macaroni Salad

Sweet and Tangy Chicken Burgers

These flavorful burgers get rave reviews and are remarkably easy to put together. Sauteed onion and yogurt keep the lean chicken patties super moist while a blend of pantry spices makes them taste extra special.

Get the Recipe: Sweet and Tangy Chicken Burgers

Gazpacho

Alton's recipe for summer in a bowl uses vine-ripened tomatoes and cucumbers for a bright, clean taste studded with flavorings like balsamic vinegar and cumin.

Get the Recipe: Gazpacho

Grilled Shrimp with Mango, Lime and Radish Salsa

Grilling gives shrimp a smoky flavor that pairs well with sweet and tart homemade mango salsa.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Shrimp with Mango, Lime and Radish Salsa

Watermelon-Strawberry Sangria

Watermelon and strawberries are two of summer's defining fruits, so why not enjoy them in beverage form? Bobby's refreshing sangria will add an elegant touch to any summer party.

Get the Recipe: Watermelon-Strawberry Sangria

Confetti Corn

Showcase summer's best corn with Ina's off-the-cob recipe. Cook the kernels with onion and bell pepper and then toss with a mix of fresh green herbs.

Get the Recipe: Confetti Corn

Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon-Sugar Butter

Bobby Flay turns to one of summer's signature fruits to make this tasty dessert. After a quick turn on the grill, each peach half is topped with cinnamon-sugar butter.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Sugar Butter

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Spicy Peach Glaze

Infuse grilled chicken with one of the best summertime fruits — peaches — by basting it with an easy-to-make peach glaze before grilling.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Breasts with Spicy Peach Glaze

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Salmon

The decadent-tasting "good" fat in salmon complements the sweet-spicy Buffalo glaze. The skin gets caramelized and crisp on the grill; it’s delicious, but can be discarded to save fat and calories.

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Carrot, Date and Feta Salad

Low in calories and fat and loaded with flavor, this salad gets better as it sits. It also doubles as a crunchy, fresh topper for a sandwich or burger.

Get the Recipe: Carrot, Date and Feta Salad

BBQ Spaghetti Squash Sliders

This recipe is proof mouthwatering barbecue doesn't need to be heavy and unhealthy, nor does it need to include meat!

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Grilled Strip Steak and Caesar Salad

Grill romaine and steak for a salad with layers of smoky flavor, and top the dish with an easy Greek yogurt dressing.

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Grilled Shrimp with Chili Cocktail Sauce

Rachael uses classic shrimp cocktail ingredients like chili sauce and horseradish to prepare just the right sauce for grilled shrimp that's been sprinkled with smoked paprika.

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Broccoli Salad

Healthy eating is about moderation: Two strips of bacon are all you need for a little indulgence that goes a long way in flavor.

Get the Recipe: Lightened-Up Creamy Broccoli Salad

Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta

Giada combines whole tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, garlic and olive oil in her food processor to create a seasonal summer topping for this classic Italian appetizer. For a creamy element, top each baguette slice with a round of fresh mozzarella before toasting.

Get the Recipe: Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta

Mango Salsa

Ellie's summery twist on salsa includes mango and cucumber. Make homemade tortilla chips in minutes to scoop up the chunky goodness.

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Garlic-Mustard Grilled Beef Skewers

Bobby's garlic-mustard glaze adds a ton of flavor to his beef tenderloin skewers while keeping things healthy. A little soy sauce goes a long way.

Get the Recipe: Garlic-Mustard Grilled Beef Skewers

Healthy Summer Pasta Salad

This all-American pasta salad gets a healthy boost from summer's vegetable bounty. Don't limit yourself to just tomatoes, corn and zucchini — string beans and cucumber could also find a happy home here.

Get the Recipe: Healthy Summer Pasta Salad

Jalapeno-Lime Corn on the Cob

Rachael Ray rubs grilled corn with a spicy jalapeno, lime, garlic and paprika butter to make a foolproof Mexican-style side dish.

Get the Recipe: Jalapeno-Lime Corn on The Cob

Strawberry Shortcake

Aromatic citrus pervades this dessert: There's lemon zest in the shortcakes and orange zest in the macerated strawberries. Tangy Greek yogurt is a great substitute for whipped cream.

Get the Recipe: Light Strawberry Shortcake

Juicy Grilled Cheeseburgers

These quarter-pounders are lightened up with 90-percent lean beef and a mere half ounce of cheddar, and they're served on wholesome whole-wheat English muffins.

Get the Recipe: Juicy Grilled Cheeseburgers

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Soy Sauce, Fresh Ginger and Toasted Sesame Seeds

Toasted sesame seeds add crunch to these shrimp skewers; ginger and soy sauce give them an Asian flair.

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Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Stuff fresh cherry tomatoes with feta cheese and spices for a super easy, perfect-for-any-party appetizer.

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Garden Potato Salad

A small amount of mayo goes a long way in adding creaminess to this lighter take on potato salad. The health factor is further amped up with the addition of fresh vegetables — carrots, cucumbers, radishes and tomatoes.

Get the Recipe: Spring Garden Potato Salad

Asian Noodles with Summer Vegetables

Keep things cool and fresh with a veggie-forward pasta dish dressed in a savory cashew butter sauce.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Cashew Noodles with Summer Vegetables

Tomato Peach Salad with Ricotta

This salad is best at the height of summer. The crunch of the almonds complements the creaminess of the ricotta cheese and the juiciness of the fruit.

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Grilled Steak and Papaya Salad

Bobby marinates his steak in a mixture of spicy Thai chiles, soy sauce, lime juice and honey. Splurge for filet mignon, or use a less expensive but still lean sirloin steak.

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Grilled Pineapple with Rum Sauce

Keep the grill going after dinner and throw on some pineapple slices — with a little vanilla ice cream and rum sauce, it's a quintessential summer dish.

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Ellie's Lobster Rolls

Ellie minimizes the fat in this summer staple by replacing most of the mayonnaise with strained yogurt.

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Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

For vegetables with an unbelievably explosive flavor, Guy marinates them in balsamic vinegar and then brushes them with a balsamic glaze while grilling.

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Steak Summer Rolls

The sheer rice wrappers are like windows, revealing the colorful layers of veggies, noodles and steak inside these refreshing rolls. A mandoline or Japanese slicer makes easy work of slicing ingredients paper thin.

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Cubed Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad

Stack up squares of sweet and juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber and salty feta cheese for a salad that's as much fun to assemble as it is to eat.

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Jerk Chicken Collard Wrap

Collard greens let tortillas take a break: steaming the leaves make them pliable enough to roll up into fiber- and protein-packed burritos filled with jerk chicken, coconut black beans and a creamy lime slaw.

Get the Recipe: Tangy Chicken and Black Bean Collard Wraps

Grilled Mango with Jalapenos

Grilling these mango slices brings out and caramelizes their natural sugars, leaving them tender and sweet. Aarón Sánchez uses cayenne, lime and jalapeno to keep this side dish savory.

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Eggplant and Asparagus Napoleons

Giada stacks up these pretty vegetarian Napoleans with grilled eggplant, asparagus, fresh ricotta and basil.

Get the Recipe: Eggplant and Asparagus Napoleons

Watermelon Slushies

This sweet treat is a great make-ahead item for summer parties, and it couldn't be easier to prepare — just puree and freeze watermelon.

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Healthy Chipotle Beer-and-Butter Shrimp Foil Pack

Chipotle and cumin are tempered by beer, butter and lime in this simple and healthy shrimp dish that comes together in a snap.

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Swordfish with Tomatoes and Capers

Ina makes an easy tomato, caper and fennel sauce to serve with grilled swordfish.

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Vegan Lentil Burgers

These burgers are packed with flavor, fiber and protein while still being low in fat. We love them grilled!

Get the Recipe: Vegan Lentil Burgers

Mango Strawberry Snow Cones

Tyler's snow cones — sweet, light and healthy — will no doubt be your new go-to dessert this summer.

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Quick Pulled Pork Sandwiches

This tender and juicy pulled pork starts with a surprising choice: pork tenderloin. Simmering large pieces of pork tenderloin in a tangy sauce and then shredding it with two forks results in tender pork tossed with lots of rich, flavorful sauce. The final touch is a crunchy broccoli slaw with a mustardy dressing.

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Pepper-Jack Chicken with Succotash

Simple but vibrant succotash accompanies this spicy chicken stuffed with pepper Jack cheese and fresh arugula.

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Tuna Burgers with Carrot-Ginger Sauce

Tyler's fresh take on burgers is sushi-grade tuna seasoned with soy sauce, fresh lime juice, cilantro and ginger. To serve, top the patty with sliced avocado and peppery sprouts dressed in an easy carrot-ginger sauce and sandwich in a whole grain bun.

Get the Recipe: Tuna Burgers with Carrot-Ginger Sauce

Charred Tomato Gazpacho

Gazpacho is traditionally made with raw tomatoes, but in this version from Food Network Magazine, the tomatoes are charred on the grill, which infuses the soup with a smoky flavor.

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Grilled Scallops with Orange-Scented Quinoa

Quinoa takes on a whole new flavor when infused with orange zest and dressed with more fresh citrus juice; it makes the perfect accompaniment to grilled scallops.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Scallops with Orange-Scented Quinoa

Smoked Salmon Spread

Elevate the classic brunch flavor combo of lox and cream cheese by serving Ina's elegant spread with a side of crackers and fresh veggies. For a tangy bite, Ina incorporates sour cream, lemon and horseradish into the spread.

Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon Spread

Veggie Burgers with Pomegranate Ketchup

Making homemade veggie burgers is a lot easier than you think, and they’re especially delicious when they’re topped with a maple sugar-sweetened pomegranate ketchup.

Get the Recipe: Veggie Burgers with Pomegranate Ketchup

Healthy Chopped Slaw

This tasty slaw includes two kinds of cabbage — purple and green — plus a touch of carrots. But the secret is in the dressing: a sweet and savory mix that includes mayo, whole-grain mustard, pineapple juice and an array of spices.

Get the Recipe: Healthy Chopped Slaw

Ellie's Frozen Mango Margarita

Ellie blends orange liqueur, tequila and lime with frozen mango pieces for a fresh margarita with tropical flair.

Get the Recipe: Frozen Mango Margarita

Cedar Plank Salmon

Barbecue planks add a unique flavor to food, combining the earthiness of wood and smokiness of the grill. When buying them, be sure to choose untreated wood or planks marked specifically for cooking.

Get the Recipe: Cedar Plank Salmon

Grilled Honey-Glazed Chicken with Green Pea and Mint Sauce

Bobby uses a simple honey and balsamic glaze to flavor grilled chicken breasts, and then keeps things extra seasonal and colorful with a green pea and mint sauce.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Honey Glazed Chicken with Green Pea and Mint Sauce

Pesto Potato Salad

Ellie puts a twist on basic potato salad by tossing boiled red potatoes in an in-season basil pesto sauce. Throw in some chopped red and yellow peppers for a color boost and added crunch.

Get the Recipe: Pesto Potato Salad

Watermelon Gazpacho

Kick off a summer meal with Tyler's quick and refreshing gazpacho. The blended watermelon keeps the soup light, and a bit of serrano chile will add just the right amount of heat.

Get the Recipe: Watermelon Gazpacho

Chocolate Covered Banana Pops

Cool down on a hot summer day with these frozen banana pops. The dark chocolate and salted peanuts add a sweet-and-savory crunch.

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Individual Peach Cobblers

Indulging in individual portions means you can enjoy this classic summer dessert — with a scoop of frozen yogurt too — for fewer calories.

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Barbequed Tofu

For your next cookout, barbecue tofu that even the meat lovers will want more of.

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Grilled Salmon with Sherry Vinegar-Honey Glaze and Spicy Tomato Relish

The components of this recipe are easy: Make an ancho chile- and honey-spiced glaze for marinating fresh salmon fillets, and top the grilled fish with a simple chopped tomato relish.

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Gazpacho with Lime Chicken

Croutons and grilled chicken turn this chilled vegetable soup into one satisfyingly refreshing main course.

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Shrimp Summer Rolls

A homemade peanut sauce is the perfect complement to the fresh herbs and shrimp packed inside these summer rolls. One bite and you'll want to serve them at every backyard dinner party of the season.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Summer Rolls with Curried Coconut Dipping Sauce

Farro Salad with Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes and Onion

Bobby's grilled vegetable salad, made with the chewy Italian grain farro and lots of smoky eggplant and tomatoes, is hearty enough to be a vegetarian main dish.

Get the Recipe: Farro Salad with Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes and Onion

Chicken Paillards with Herb-Tomato Salad

Simple and straightforward, this dish is all about letting good food and clean flavors shine. Just top grilled chicken with a ripe tomato salad full of fresh herbs.

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Ina's Grilled Panzanella

Panzanella is a salad made with bread and fresh vegetables — it makes a wonderful summer side dish, but is also a good way to use up leftover bread.

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Guava Glaze and Orange-Habanero Mojo

Lean pork tenderloin is brushed with a glaze made from guava jelly while it’s grilled for a unique, fruity flavor (if you can’t find guava, you can use apricot jelly). A spicy orange, chile and cilantro dressing finishes the dish off.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Tenderloin a la Rodriguez with Guava Glaze and Orange-Habanero Mojo

Great Grilled Vegetables

Rachael's grilled vegetables can be made on an outdoor grill or, if the weather isn't right, indoors using a grill pan.

Get the Recipe: Great Grilled Vegetables Platter

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Balsamic

Alex’s grill-marked mushrooms will satisfy vegetarians and meat lovers alike as a hearty side or main dish.

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Beef Kefta with Melon Slaw

"Kefta" is a Middle Eastern meatloaf traditionally served by street vendors. This version, featured in Food Network Magazine, is flavored with cumin, mint and dill — give this new spin a try.

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Salmon with Olive Vinaigrette

Brush salmon with a simple dressing while it cooks on the grill for moist, ultra-flavorful fish every time.

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Grilled Vegetable Salad with Feta

Ellie’s grilled salad showcases summer vegetables at their best with feta, mint and a red wine vinegar dressing.

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Grilled Polenta Crackers with Roasted Pepper Salsa

Putting polenta on the grill brings out its smoky corn flavor, while a topper of olives, capers, onions and tomatoes adds freshness to the dish.

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Grilled Chipotle Pork Tacos with Red Slaw

The heat from the chipotle enlivens both lean pork and lean slaw. Bright, but hearty and filling, this quick main dish is great for the grill.

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Charred Corn Panzanella

Latin flavors are added to a traditional panzanella. Lots of fresh vegetables and whole-grain bread make this healthier. For extra heat, keep the seeds in the chile pepper.

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Farro and Corn Salad

You'll find farro with the whole grains in your grocery store or health food market (near the quinoa) but if you can't find it you can use barley in this simple, packed-with-summer-flavors salad.

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Grilled Pork and Ratatouille

A ginger-infused glaze, sweetened with brown sugar and red wine vinegar, gives these grilled vegetables and pork chops an elevated flavor like no other.

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Grilled Thai Beef Salad

To save time, marinate the steak overnight — the ginger, curry and lime flavors will soak right in. Then simply slice the Thai-flavored meat once it’s cooked and serve over lettuce.

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Blueberry Compote

Ellie keeps this colorful fruit compote simple yet flavorful by using just four ingredients: blueberries, lemon juice, water and sugar.

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Lightened Up Banana Pudding

This banana pudding is basically the classic, just with fewer calories and fat. The sour cream stirred into the cooked pudding gives it a rich creaminess.

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Buffalo-Style Salmon

Swap in fish for chicken wings to make this Buffalo-style salmon. It’s glazed with a sweet-and-spicy maple syrup and hot sauce mixture and served with an elegant blue cheese and arugula salad.

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Grilled Portobello Burger with Onion Jam

It's steak night, vegetarian style! Top grilled portobello mushrooms with sweet onion jam flavored with thyme, honey and red wine. Strain some yogurt and mix with horseradish for a slimmed-down burger sauce.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Portobello Burger with Onion Jam

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Thighs with Blue Cheese Slaw

We deconstructed — and then reconstructed! — all the great flavors of Buffalo chicken wings into this meal that's much healthier but tastes just as satisfyingly decadent.

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Light Tacos

For a lighter spin on tacos, this version uses crisp green lettuce in place of the usual shells. Grilled flank steak, a chile salsa and sliced avocado make up the tasty filling.

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Grilled Plums with Spiced Walnut Yogurt Sauce

Bobby serves this easy-to-make grilled dessert after brunch, but it would be a great way to end a summer dinner as well.

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Warm Salmon and Potato Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

Steamed potatoes and roasted salmon turn this arugula salad into a surprisingly satisfying meal. Top it off with a creamy dill dressing for a ton of flavor without a lot of fat.

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Cumin Grilled Chicken Breasts

A simple sprinkle of salt, pepper and cumin is all you need to flavor lean chicken breast.

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Grilled Caponata

Sweet meets salty in this grilled caponata. The eggplant and tomato salad is speckled with golden raisins, olives and capers.

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Grilled Salmon with Smashed Cucumber-Date Salad

Hand-smash cucumbers to release their juices and toss with sliced fennel, dates and walnuts for a crisp summer salad to accompany grill-marked salmon.

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White Sangria

Ellie's party-perfect sangria is a citrusy mix of white wine, orange liqueur and brandy plus orange juice and sliced fruit. A splash of club soda provides a touch of fizz.

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Watermelon and Haloumi

A seared slice of haloumi cheese makes the perfect salty counterpoint to a sweet slice of watermelon in this summer dish.

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Zucchini Bread

Apple butter adds extra moistness and natural sweetness to this bread. Surprisingly, only 1/3 cup of heart-friendly oil is used in this quick bread recipe that's heavy on zucchini — and tastiness.

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Mini Upside Down Cakes

Pineapple chunks at the bottom of the pan will carmelize in their own juice while the mini cakes bake. Flip the cakes over and reveal the adorable individual desserts.

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Grilled Pork with Arugula-and-Grape Salad

You use homemade balsamic vinaigrette two ways in this dish: a few tablespoons to marinate the pork chops and the rest to dress the arugula and grape salad.

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Roasted Pineapple with Thyme-Ginger Ice

Keep things simple with this 5-ingredient dessert: Caramelized, roasted pineapple slices get a scoop of ginger ice and a sprig of fresh thyme.

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Shrimp Scampi Risotto-Stuffed Tomatoes

These hearty stuffed tomatoes are packed with protein, thanks to the shrimp, and all the bright, garlicky flavor you love in a classic scampi.

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Sausage-and-Pepper Skewers

Skewer chunks of chicken sausage with sweet red peppers, onions and tomatoes for a quick and healthy meal.

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Fruit Pizza with Summer Berries

This colorful dessert pizza gets the most out of fresh berries: the juice from mashed blackberries naturally tints the purple frosting and a trio of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are the perfect toppings.

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Garlicky Grilled Chicken, Portobello and Radicchio Salad

Mix smashed garlic cloves with olive oil, parsley and thyme and use as a marinade for the portobello mushrooms, bitter radicchio and chicken. Serve with peppery arugula.

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Grilled Citrus Marinated Chicken Thighs

Lean chicken thighs stay extra moist on the grill thanks to a tangy lemon-, lime- and orange-spiked marinade.

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Basil-Lemon Ice

Prepare these individual desserts ahead of time and serve in hollowed lemons with a basil leaf for crowd-wowing presentation.

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Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt and Mint

Use an outdoor grill or a grill pan to make tender, perfectly charred slices of eggplant, and serve with an easy-to-make, creamy sauce.

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Vegan Creamy Ranch Macaroni Salad

Swap in a creamy cashew ranch dressing for heavy mayo in this veggie-packed macaroni salad. Even the non-vegans will crave this side dish.

Get the Recipe: Vegan Creamy Ranch Macaroni Salad

Shaved Summer Vegetable Salad

When beautiful summer produce is available, sometimes the best way to cook it is, well, not to! This raw salad is crunchy, vibrant and fresh. Use a mandoline to give the vegetables the paper-thin treatment.

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Healthy Grilling & Summer Recipes

100 Fresh and Healthy Summer Recipes to Add to Your Rotation

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Our Favorite Healthy Summer Recipes

Sweet and Tangy Chicken Burgers

Gazpacho

Grilled Shrimp with Mango, Lime and Radish Salsa

Watermelon-Strawberry Sangria

Confetti Corn

Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon-Sugar Butter

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Spicy Peach Glaze

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Salmon

Carrot, Date and Feta Salad

BBQ Spaghetti Squash Sliders

Grilled Strip Steak and Caesar Salad

Grilled Shrimp with Chili Cocktail Sauce

Broccoli Salad

Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta

Mango Salsa

Garlic-Mustard Grilled Beef Skewers

Healthy Summer Pasta Salad

Jalapeno-Lime Corn on the Cob

Strawberry Shortcake

Juicy Grilled Cheeseburgers

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Soy Sauce, Fresh Ginger and Toasted Sesame Seeds

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Garden Potato Salad

Asian Noodles with Summer Vegetables

Tomato Peach Salad with Ricotta

Grilled Steak and Papaya Salad

Grilled Pineapple with Rum Sauce

Ellie's Lobster Rolls

Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

Steak Summer Rolls

Cubed Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad

Jerk Chicken Collard Wrap

Grilled Mango with Jalapenos

Eggplant and Asparagus Napoleons

Watermelon Slushies

Healthy Chipotle Beer-and-Butter Shrimp Foil Pack

Swordfish with Tomatoes and Capers

Vegan Lentil Burgers

Mango Strawberry Snow Cones

Quick Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Pepper-Jack Chicken with Succotash

Tuna Burgers with Carrot-Ginger Sauce

Charred Tomato Gazpacho

Grilled Scallops with Orange-Scented Quinoa

Smoked Salmon Spread

Veggie Burgers with Pomegranate Ketchup

Healthy Chopped Slaw

Ellie's Frozen Mango Margarita

Cedar Plank Salmon

Grilled Honey-Glazed Chicken with Green Pea and Mint Sauce

Pesto Potato Salad

Watermelon Gazpacho

Chocolate Covered Banana Pops

Individual Peach Cobblers

Barbequed Tofu

Grilled Salmon with Sherry Vinegar-Honey Glaze and Spicy Tomato Relish

Gazpacho with Lime Chicken

Shrimp Summer Rolls

Farro Salad with Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes and Onion

Chicken Paillards with Herb-Tomato Salad

Ina's Grilled Panzanella

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Guava Glaze and Orange-Habanero Mojo

Great Grilled Vegetables

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Balsamic

Beef Kefta with Melon Slaw

Salmon with Olive Vinaigrette

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Feta

Grilled Polenta Crackers with Roasted Pepper Salsa

Grilled Chipotle Pork Tacos with Red Slaw

Charred Corn Panzanella

Farro and Corn Salad

Grilled Pork and Ratatouille

Grilled Thai Beef Salad

Blueberry Compote

Lightened Up Banana Pudding