20 Healthy Dinner Ideas (That AREN’T salad)

This time of year, I’m all about healthy, light dinners, but I get bored with salads pretty quickly. I often feel trapped in the eating-healthy-means-consuming-salad-for-every-meal mentality, but there are so many other ways to enjoy fresh, fast, and good-for-you meals.ย I put together this list of 20 Healthy Dinner Ideas (thatย aren’t salad)ย so we can all stay inspired, and get back to enjoying the patio as quickly as possible. I hope you enjoy!

Are you in a healthy dinner rut? Here are 20 Healthy Dinner Ideas that AREN'T salad!

I have been swooning over thisย Spicy Cilantro Lime Baked Salmon from Tasting Page since the moment I saw it.

Thisย One Pot Mexican Rice Skillet Dinnerย from Two Healthy Kitchens looks like a great way to liven up mealtime in a flash!

I love all the fresh flavors and interesting textures in thisย Chicken Bahn Mi Vegetable and Rice Bowl from Girl in the Little Red Kitchen.

Who says you can’t be healthy AND have Alfredo pasta? >>>ย Zucchini Fettuccine with White Bean “Alfredo” Sauce from Kitchen Treaty

Thisย Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken and Vegetablesย is one of our favorite dinners and also one of the most popular posts on the site, with lots of great reviews!

This Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Lentil Soup from Melanie Makes looks like the perfect cure for a rainy day.

No one will be able to resist these super colorfulย Rainbow Salmon Skewers from The View From Great Island!

Theseย Mesquite Grilled Chicken Tacos from One Sweet Mess are loaded with flavor AND fresh veggies for a light, bright summer meal.

So you're trying to eat healthy, but you can't even think about eating another salad. Here are 20 fresh, healthy dinner ideas that AREN'T salad to give you some fresh inspiration!

The title says it all. These areย The Best Veggie Sandwiches with Herbed Cream Cheese. This is my absolute favorite summer sandwich!

Anything I can make in a single skillet is a winner in my book. Thisย Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet from Spoonful of Flavor looks fantastic!

Thisย Garlicky Tomato Basil Shrimp with Zoodles from Iowa Girl Eats is speaking to me, and it’s saying, “MAKE ME NOW!”

Dinner in a bowl? I’m always down>>ย Shrimp Spring Roll Bowls from Healthy Delicious.

Thisย Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken from Made by Melissa Lee looks so easy to make. Perfect for busy nights!

Spicy Tuna Sushi Bowlsย are always a hit around these parts! They’re all the great flavor of sushi without all the fuss!

Lettuce wraps make such a great light dinner and theseย Thai Turkey Brown Rice Lettuce Wraps from A Cedar Spoon look like winners!

I can’t wait to use my summer tomatoes in thisย Roasted Tomato and Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner from Lisa’s Dinner Time Dish.

When you want to be cozy and healthy:ย White Chicken Chili from Noshtastic.

Grilling season makes healthy, fast, and low stress dinners a cinch. Perfect example? Theseย Tropical BBQ Chicken Skewers from Jelly Toast!

When all else fails, STIR FRY:ย Paleo Grilled Beef Stir Fry from Food. Faith. Fitness.

And finally? Wrap it in foil and throw it on the grill. Easiest. dinner. ever. >>ย Grilled Tilapia Foil Packets with Summer Vegetables fromย yours truly!

4 Comments

  1. This is a genius idea for a round-up! As much as I LOVE salads, sometimes you just want something a little more substantial, while still giving yourself a big ol’ pat on the back for being so virtuous and healthy! Can’t wait to share these ideas! Thank you so much!

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