{"id":1566,"date":"2025-06-24T19:57:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T19:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=1566"},"modified":"2025-06-24T20:00:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T20:00:40","slug":"10-quick-dinners-for-busy-summer-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=1566","title":{"rendered":"10 Quick Dinners for Busy Summer Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1566\" class=\"elementor elementor-1566\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1939f45a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1939f45a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-88a835f\" data-id=\"88a835f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b48df04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b48df04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">10 Quick Dinners for Busy Summer Nights<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c807ad5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c807ad5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Quick-Dinners-Pic.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1567\" alt=\"A parent serving food at a table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Quick-Dinners-Pic.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Quick-Dinners-Pic.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Quick-Dinners-Pic.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Quick-Dinners-Pic.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Quick-Dinners-Pic.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/10-Quick-Dinners-Pic.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65acbaf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65acbaf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer is here!\u00a0 At least it feels like it for me: school is out, the kids started camp this week, and the sun sets so late these days!\u00a0 Which means, pool time!\u00a0 We like to hit the pool at night after work\/camp, so we either bring dinner with us (luckily our pool lets us bring in food!) or we need a FAST dinner when we get home. So I thought I would share some of our quick dinners for those nights you\u2019re out late, or just straight up don\u2019t feel like cooking:)\u00a0 Plus, there\u2019s a grocery shopping list at the end that you can mix and match to make a bunch of different meals!<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Turkey &amp; Cheese Wraps<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole wheat tortillas, deli turkey, sliced cheese, lettuce, and a spread (like mustard, hummus, or guacamole).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair it with some chips, baby carrots, and some diced watermelon!\u00a0 Yum.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BONUS TIP<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 Load up the wrap with sliced cucumber, lettuce, tomato, pepper strips- you can fit a serving of veggies inside that wrap for added nutrients!<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pasta Salad<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix cooked pasta, a protein source, veggies, and Italian dressing together for a nice quick meal.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein sources:\u00a0 beans, cheese, grilled chicken (if you have the grill going or are cooking chicken for a different dinner- make some extra!), canned tuna\/chicken\/salmon, rotisserie chicken, tofu, hard boiled eggs, lunchmeat, edamame.\u00a0 Use one of these or mix and match.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggies:\u00a0 tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, artichoke hearts, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, celery- anything your heart desires.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BONUS TIP<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 Keep the pasta and the \u201ctoppings\u201d (veggies and protein) separate, when ready- mix together with a dressing and serve.\u00a0 This will keep the pasta from getting too soggy and it can last quite a few days in the fridge for multiple meals!\u00a0 You could also turn it into a salad and skip the pasta (or use both!)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adult Lunchables<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a cute little bento box type container (or not) and pick a starch, fruit, veggie, and a protein.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein options:\u00a0 beans, cheese, grilled chicken (if you have the grill going or are cooking chicken for dinner- make some extra!), canned tuna\/chicken\/salmon, rotisserie chicken, tofu, hard boiled eggs, lunchmeat, edamame (look familiar:)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit options:\u00a0 clementines, cherries, a peach\/apple\/banana, cubed melon, grapes, berries, pineapple, etc<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggie options:\u00a0 Baby carrots, sugar snap peas, sliced bell peppers, cucumber, celery, grape tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starches:\u00a0 Whole-grain crackers, pita wedges or mini pitas, pretzels, pita chips, tortilla chips, mini bagel, rice cake, \u00bd English muffin, sliced baguette (ooo fancy!), popcorn, a roll, etc.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BONUS TIP<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 Add a spread or dip to level it up. Something like hummus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, peanut or almond butter, baba ganoush, guacamole, pesto, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spinach artichoke dip (from Trader Joe\u2019s- delish!), honey mustard, etc.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tuna Salad<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make tuna salad with whatever you have in the house- throw in some seasoning, some grapes or craisins, celery if you want (have you ever tried diced green apple- yum!).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stuff it into whole wheat pita halves with some lettuce.\u00a0 Or eat it on crackers, whatever you want.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a side of pepper strips and some fruit for extra vitamins, minerals, and fiber.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BONUS TIP<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 Use Greek yogurt in place of mayo for a little more protein.\u00a0 Or try olive oil and lemon for healthy fats. Or try tuna with avocado for some extra fiber!<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chicken Caesar Wrap<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add precooked chicken (leftovers or rotisserie), chopped romaine, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing to a wrap and roll it up.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it easier with a Caesar salad kit!\u00a0 Add a side of fruit and you\u2019ve got a well balanced, quick, and refreshing dinner.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BONUS TIP<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 keep it even easier by using seitan in place of chicken. \u00bd a cup of seitan provides 30 (yes! 30!) grams of protein.\u00a0 And it\u2019s precooked.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quesadillas<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your basic quesadilla is cheese between 2 tortillas pan fried on both sides to melt the cheese.\u00a0 Then cut into wedges, and wrap in foil.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack some salsa and\/or guacamole for dipping!<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BONUS TIP<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 You can up the nutrition in your quesadilla by adding some beans (protein and fiber), chicken (protein), peppers and onions (fiber).\u00a0 Or check out your tortillas- corn works great, or a whole wheat tortillas will come with some extra fiber as well.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cold Noodle Bowl with Peanut Sauce<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use soba noodles for a fun twist- add edamame, shredded carrots, and a quick peanut-sesame dressing (like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/thai-peanut-sauce-12oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-77393363#lnk=sametab\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this one<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring some fruit for dessert and you\u2019re good to go.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BONUS TIP<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 Add in more veggies!\u00a0 Peppers, green onion, grape tomatoes, cauliflower, anything!\u00a0 And be sure to make a big batch for leftovers because this is delicious cold!<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mini Meatball Subs<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throw meatballs in some sauce on the stove while you get ready for the pool, or when you come home and hit the shower.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get some club rolls and mozzarella.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assemble and wrap in foil to take to the pool, or assemble at the pool if you bring the meatballs in a little thermos.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring a salad on the side for a great meal on the go!\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BONUS TIP<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 Meatballs can be store bought, homemade and frozen (this is what I like to do), or try meatless meatballs (ha!).\u00a0 No one is making meatballs from scratch on a busy summer night.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Falafel<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take some frozen falafel and throw them in the oven for 10 minutes (or air fryer).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throw a few of them, some lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta, and tzatziki in a pita.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BONUS TIP:\u00a0 Make your tzatziki in 5 minutes with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hannahmageerd.com\/5-minute-extra-creamy-homemade-tzatziki\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THIS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recipe.\u00a0 Using Greek yogurt can up the protein a little.\u00a0 It makes a refreshing dip for veggies too!<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sushi Bowl<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use some leftover rice (or couscous, or quinoa, or cauliflower rice).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top with edamame (use frozen shelled edamame, it defrosts really quickly), canned salmon (or smoked salmon if you choose), some carrot match sticks (you can buy these pre chopped), and anything else you want (pepper strips, mango, avocado, cucumber, ginger, water chestnuts, scallions, etc) into a bowl.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drizzle some spicy mayo overtop (either premade, or make it at home with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/spicy-mayo\/#wprm-recipe-container-68059\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this recipe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BONUS TIP<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 This bowl can be super customized, making it great for families with different pallets. Try precooked shrimp, or tuna.\u00a0 Make tofu if you have time.\u00a0 Set out the rice and toppings and let everyone build their own!<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GROCERY LIST<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cucumber<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melon<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peaches<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bagged salad kit<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole wheat pitas<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole wheat wraps<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small Rolls<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasta (shape of your choice)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canned beans (black or garbanzo)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canned tuna<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canned salmon<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken (precooked or raw)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meatballs or falafel<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek yogurt<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shredded cheese<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sliced cheese<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey lunchmeat<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen edamame<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dressing of your choice<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This grocery list is not everything you need, but you\u2019ll be able to make quite a few different meals with it, if not all of them with a few things you already have at home.\u00a0 Hope this helps with a few of your dinners this summer.\u00a0 Dinner doesn\u2019t have to be the typical meat, starch, veggie.\u00a0 Cold meals during the summer can be quite refreshing.\u00a0 What did I miss?\u00a0 Tell us your go-to summer dinners!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay Happy, Stay Healthy<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-643\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-7.png?resize=229%2C176&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simplestartnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image-7.png?w=1650&amp;ssl=1 1650w, 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