30 Gluten-Free Summer Dinners
These are 30 reader-favorite gluten-free and healthy dinners to make during the summer. From Greek chicken burgers on the grill to one-pan lemon chicken and orzo, to no-cook avocado tuna salad!
Ever feel like you’re missing out when you are trying to eat healthy or have dietary restrictions? Though it may feel like that at first, it doesn’t have to be that way!
Here are some of summer’s reader favorites, plus some more info for healthy & gluten-free summer cooking…
Seasonal Summer Produce
- Apricot
- Avocado
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Corn
- Eggplant
- Green beans
- Mango
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Summer squash
- Tomato
- Watermelon
- Zucchini
Tips & Tricks for Healthy & Gluten Free Summer Dinners
- Pick what works for you! Does a quick recipe, one you can make ahead, or something to grill work best for you? There are recipes no matter what your summer dinner style is!
- Get your go-tos! It’s always nice to have recipes you know everyone will love and you feel confident making. Find which ones are the best fit. Here are 30 ideas…
Healthy & Gluten Free Summer Dinners
1
Spinach Avocado Chicken Burgers (Whole30, Paleo, AIP)
These paleo spinach avocado chicken burgers are the ultimate healthy burger. They’re packed with healthy fats, protein, and even hidden veggies. Make them on a weeknight, or serve them at a backyard cookout. They’re paleo, Whole30, and AIP!
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2
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad {Gluten Free}
This chicken caesar pasta salad is the pasta salad perfection! It has all of the flavors you love about chicken Caesar while being gluten-free, mayo-free, and very easily adapted to be dairy-free.
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3
Air Fryer Burgers {Juicy & From Scratch!}
These air fryer burgers are the juiciest and easiest burgers you’ll ever have! They’re made from scratch but still take less than 15 minutes to make.
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4
Gluten Free Lemon Shrimp and Orzo
This Gluten Free Lemon Shrimp and Orzo is full of fresh flavors! It's made with gluten-free orzo and can easily be made dairy-free.
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5
Carne Asada (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)
This carne asada is a flavorful recipe to grill during the summer! It's perfect for making tacos, fries, or eating in a burrito bowl.
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6
The Easiest Lemon Salmon Pasta
This lemon salmon pasta is buttery, garlicky, and incredibly wholesome! It's gluten and dairy-free, and easy to make with minimal ingredients.
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7
Avocado Tuna Salad
This avocado tuna salad is an easy and healthy lunch option! Whether you’re paleo, whole30, or AIP, this tuna salad will be perfect for you.
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8
One Pan Balsamic Peach Chicken Thighs
These one pan balsamic peach chicken thighs are the perfect summer weeknight dish. It's a gluten and dairy free recipe made with fresh peaches, honey, and balsamic vinegar!
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9
Lobster Roll Pasta Salad {Gluten free}
This gluten-free lobster roll pasta salad is the perfect summertime dish! It has all of the ingredients you love about lobster rolls, but in pasta salad form.
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10
Salmon Cucumber Sushi Boats
These salmon cucumber sushi boats are a sushi-inspired dish made easier! They're made with simple ingredients, they're gluten-free, and can be modified to be made paleo.
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11
Chicken Souvlaki {with An Easy Marinade!}
This Chicken Souvlaki is a healthy and delicious take on the classic with a simple homemade marinade! Learn how to make it on the grill, indoors, and exactly what to serve with it!
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12
Yogurt Curry Chicken Salad (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)
This yogurt curry chicken salad is a simple and delicious recipe made with coconut yogurt, fresh vegetables, and chicken.
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13
One Pan Lemon Chicken with Orzo (Gluten free, Paleo, AIP)
This one-pan lemon chicken with orzo is a creamy veggie-packed dish that's light and fresh. It's paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and AIP-friendly.
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14
Honey Teriyaki Salmon Lettuce Cups
These honey teriyaki salmon lettuce cups are an easy, healthy, and flavorful main dish or appetizer. They’re paleo, AIP, and can be made Whole30.
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15
Blackened Chicken Avocado Berry Salad (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)
This Blackened Chicken Avocado Berry Salad with homemade raspberry dressing is the ultimate salad! It's Paleo, Whole30, AIP, and a super healthy and flavorful salad.
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16
Greek Chicken Burgers (Paleo, Whole30, Keto, AIP)
These Greek Chicken Burgers are paleo, Whole30, Keto, and AIP! They're topped with dairy-free tzatziki and feature traditional Greek-inspired flavors.
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17
Mango Shrimp Ceviche
This mango shrimp ceviche is a delicious and easy dish to make this summer! It's a healthy appetizer or main dish that's paleo, whole30, and can be modified for AIP.
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18
Gluten-free Tuna Pasta Salad (AIP, Paleo)
This gluten-free tuna pasta salad is a fresh, light, and easy meal for warmer days made with tuna, grain-free pasta, and fresh vegetables. It's paleo, AIP, and dairy-free.
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19
Gluten Free Chinese Chicken Salad
This Gluten Free Chinese Chicken Salad is an easy dish made with coleslaw mix, mandarins, chicken, and a simple dressing! It’s paleo, whole30, and AIP-friendly.
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20
Zucchini Roll Ups (Paleo, Whole30, AIP)
These zucchini roll-ups are the perfect grain-free alternative to satisfy your lasagna cravings! They're easy to make without ricotta or mozzarella to keep it paleo and whole30.
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21
Homemade Hibachi Chicken & Vegetables
This homemade hibachi chicken with vegetables feels like you’re eating out from the comfort of your own home! It’s also made with the signature mustard sauce.
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22
The Easiest Fish Tacos with Slaw (Gluten-free, Paleo, AIP)
These are the easiest fish tacos with a simple and delicious slaw! They’re low carb, gluten-free, and can be made paleo and AIP!
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23
Japanese Inspired Beef Skewers
These beef skewers are the perfect grilling recipe if you’re looking to mix it up! This recipe is paleo, AIP and can be made whole30.
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24
Mango Chicken Stir Fry
This mango chicken stir fry is a sweet, savory, and easy one-pan meal. It’s Paleo, Whole30 and AIP- friendly.
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25
Zucchini Pizza Crust (Paleo, AIP)
This zucchini pizza crust is the perfect veggie pizza crust! It’s grain free, gluten free, dairy free, and egg free.
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26
Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Burgers
These Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Burgers are next level decadent. With grilled pineapple and a yummy teriyaki sauce, they’re perfect for a summer day. These burgers are healthier, paleo, whole30, and AIP.
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27
Lemon & Asparagus Chicken Skillet
This lemon & asparagus chicken skillet is a simple one-pan meal to make on a weeknight or for meal prep. It’s Whole30, Paleo, AIP, and gluten-free.
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28
Gluten-Free Turkey Feta Meatballs
These turkey feta meatballs are gluten-free and made with hidden veggies! They’re easy to make and are perfect for meal prep and easy dinners.
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29
Smash Burger Tacos (Dairy Free & Gluten Free)
These smash burger tacos are a gluten and dairy free take on the viral recipe! They’re made with a crispy smash burger, grain free tortilla, and a dairy free cheese sauce.
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30
One Pan Salmon & Orzo {gluten free}
This salmon and orzo is the perfect one pan meal that's simple to make, but feels like a restaurant quality dish! You'll need salmon filets, gluten free orzo, vegetables, broth, and herbs to make this one pan wonder.
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