7 Summer-Perfect Dinners for Every Night of the Week

Have an easy, breezy, summery week with this prepared menu.

looking down at a plate full of tomato and garlic pasta

Long days and warm weather mean lots of time spent outside (in your garden, perhaps). Cut down on prep work and planning with these summer-perfect meals, made with colorful and seasonal produce, for every night of the week.

01 of 08

Monday: Tomato and Garlic Pasta

looking down at a plate full of tomato and garlic pasta

"For this simple garlic and tomato pasta recipe, there is nothing nicer than the flavor of fresh tomatoes." —ALMA-LOU

02 of 08

Tuesday: Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

overhead angle looking down at a plate of honey chicken kabobs

"These chicken kabobs are marinated in a sweet and savory soy sauce and honey mixture that doubles as a basting sauce as the kabobs cook on the grill, adding delicious flavor to every bite of juicy chicken." —Ann Marie

03 of 08

Wednesday: Flatbreads with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Flatbreads with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce garnished with basil leaves on a plate and on a cutting board

Allrecipes Magazine

"These flatbreads with roasted red pepper sauce feature a luscious bell pepper sauce, olives, and fontina cheese, and are the ideal summer dinner." —Kathryn Hendrix

04 of 08

Thursday: BLT Salad

close up view of a BLT Salad on a white plate with a fork
wannabe chefette

"This BLT salad is reminiscent of the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. It's a great summertime salad!" —D.L. Mooney

05 of 08

Friday: Caprese Chicken

Caprese Chicken

"I love this recipe! It is so delicious that I make a BIG batch and freeze it! I make garlic mashed potatoes and serve it over the mashed potatoes." —Jamie

06 of 08

Saturday: Pesto Pasta

a close up overhead view of a large plate of pesto pasta topped with shredded parmesan and a sprig of basil
Rita

"Pesto pasta is easy to make and full of flavor. It tastes good hot or cold!" —Lauren

07 of 08

Sunday: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Grilled bruschetta chicken topped with crumbled croutons.

ALLRECIPES / DEBBIE WOLFE

"Grilled bruschetta chicken is a delicious marriage of bruschetta and grilled chicken breasts. It makes an easy, lively main dish. Use fresh garden tomatoes or Roma tomatoes and as much garlic and basil as you dare!" —Brenda Venable

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