In the winter time I do not mind making heavy meals like pastas, soups, chilis, etc. However, when it comes to late Spring and all of Summer, I absolutely cannot stand making meals that are time consuming. After researching and testing out different meals I found these five meals were my top favorites to make. All of the meals listed below took less than thirty minutes each to make. You can click on each photo to find the full recipes.

Spinach Feta Greek Burgers

greek burgers served on a white platter

INGREDIENTS:

Burger Patties:

  • 1 pound ground beef 
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped
  • 2 ounces feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Buns & Toppings:

  • sandwich buns
  • fresh baby spinach leaves
  • sliced tomato
  • sliced shallot
  • tzatziki sauce 

Grilled Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Salmon Burgers on a grill pan

INGREDIENTS:

Salmon Patties

  • 1 pound salmon fillet
  • 1/2 cup panko crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 poblano pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For Avocado Salsa

  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1/2 poblano pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Hot Ham & Swiss Croissants

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 croissants
  • 8 slices swiss cheese
  • 1 pound deli ham

Avocado Tuna Melt

INGREDIENTS: 

  • 4 slices whole grain bread
  • 15 ounces white chunk albacore tuna 
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 avocado 
  • 1 large tomato 
  • 4 sliced muenster cheese

Shrimp Fajita Bowls

One-Pan Shrimp Fajita Bowls in a white bowl

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 ¼ pound raw shrimp
  • 3 small bell peppers
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 16 ounces riced cauliflower
  • ¼ cup Habanero Ranch Dressing
  • fresh cilantro, guacamole and lime wedges for serving

What is your favorite summer meal to make? Let us know in the comments or dm us on instagram!