There's nothing like a warm night, good food, and good company to make a summer night a dream come true. The long evenings and balmy weather pair well with a dinner for two, and making just the right amount of food for you and your plus-one is the only thing you have to do before you can sit back and sip on a chilled glass of rosé. If you're wondering what the most idyllic summer dinner is, you've come to the right place. Complete with seasonal pasta salads [1], hearty entrées, and mouthwatering meals, there's something for everyone on this list whether they're gluten-free, vegan, or just craving the finest flavours of the season.
From veggie-filled salads [2] that'll fill you up for days to a melt-in-your-mouth delicious salmon supper, these recipes are all you need to make any summer night complete. Fit for the beach or a barbeque, you can whip up these effortlessly easy meals for two in no time. Cheers to summer!
Summer Fruit Salad With Mint and Almonds
You'll get fork-fulls of fresh fruit, glorious mint, and crunchy nuts when you bite into this dreamy summer salad. Pair it with a glass of ice-cold sweet tea for best results.
Get the recipe: summer fruit salad with mint and almonds
Vegan Farro Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette
Looking for a salad that won't bore your taste buds? This vegan farro salad is just what you need. The citrus vinaigrette will take your taste buds to places they've never been before. This recipe was made to serve eight, so chop the ingredients in half, and you'll have enough for leftovers.
Get the recipe: vegan farro salad with citrus vinaigrette
Cucumber Corn Salad
For a lighter lunch, you could eat this black bean and corn salad as is or eat it with a pita, tortilla chips, or extra protein. It tastes great cold, so we suggest making a big portion and munching on it during the week.
Get the recipe: cucumber corn salad [4]
Lamb Lollipops
These finger-licking pops are juicy and divine. Let's just say that the mint-pistachio pesto that's on top of the lamb pairs wonderfully with buttery white wine. Yum, yum, yum. These go hand-in-hand with a salad and a veggie, so feel free to get creative with your sides.
Get the recipe: lamb lollipops