Summer is in full swing, which means long days, warm nights, and plenty of opportunities for fun in the sun. But between beach trips, backyard barbecues, and family vacations, who has time to spend hours in the kitchen? If you’re looking for quick, easy, and healthy dinner ideas that won’t sabotage your Weight Watchers goals, you’ve come to the right place.This curated collection of 10 Summer WW Dinner recipes is perfect for the summer season.
From colorful salads bursting with fresh veggies to light and zesty pasta dishes, these meals are designed to keep you feeling cool, satisfied, and energized all summer long. And with WW-friendly ingredients like lean proteins, fiber-rich whole grains, and plenty of fruits and veggies, you can indulge in these delicious dinners guilt-free.
So whether you’re looking to whip up a quick weeknight meal for the family or impress guests at your next dinner party, these WW-approved recipes have got you covered. Best of all, they’re so easy and delicious, you’ll want to make them all year round!
1. Summer WW Dinners: Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
Greek Sheet Pan Chicken makes great use of all of summer’s fresh produce. If you’ve got garden veggies, this is the recipe you want to make. It’s quick, easy, delicious, and best of all, well in line with any Weight Watchers plan. This healthy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken is filled with vibrant lemon flavor and only 4 WW points per serving. It’s perfect for enjoying as a bowl, on top of salad, or wrapped in a warm pita.
2. Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken
This Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken BBQ recipe is so simple, you’ll swear it’s too good to be true. This recipe yields 12 generous 12-cup servings of guilt-free, finger-licking good pulled chicken BBQ, each clocking at a mere 2 Weight Watchers points. You can use it as your meal prep this summer – just have the chicken ready to add to any meal for a protein boost.
3. Summer WW Dinners: Easy Turkey Pasta
This easy ground turkey pasta recipe is simple, healthy, and loaded with protein. The pickiest people I know love baked pasta, so this is a great go-to if you’re hosting a dinner party. A healthy baked cheesy turkey penne dish is a satisfying meal that anyone can cook in a jiffy. It also freezes well, so it’s ready to eat on a busy weeknight – perfect for summer!
4. Easiest Chicken Fritters
These easy chicken fritters will keep your summer nights fun! You can throw them on the grill if you’re cooking out, or just whip up a batch to have a fun, protein-focused dinner. They go great on salads, or with a side of grilled veggies. They can be paired with whatever you’ve got!
5. Summer WW Dinners: Chicken Veggie Casserole
This Weight Watchers-friendly casserole comes together quickly, with little prep work, and tons of flavor. Everyone can serve themselves and choose more of their favorite vegetables. It’s a hearty dinner that is light enough to work during the heat of the summer. And it’s packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals.
6. Doritos Taco Salad
This taco salad is a quick summer salad you can easily do. You can use any type of protein in this recipe, and you can include several taco toppings including flavored Doritos, black beans, olives, other chips and dressing, and more. Even with the Doritos, you can keep it WW-friendly by using lean ground beef and light cheese.
7. Summer WW Dinners: Shrimp Scampi
Fresh seafood is delicious in the summer, but if you want something fresh and hearty, check out this shrimp scampi! It’s got the fresh taste of seafood that pairs perfectly with summer, but with the filling carbs you get in pasta. You can even add in extra nutrients by using whole wheat pasta.
8. Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Slaw
Speaking of seafood, if you’re not a pasta fan, make these shrimp tacos instead. The tangy, bright slaw balances all of the falvors perfectly. And the best part is each taco can be customized easily if your family doesn’t like certain toppings. Tacos make a great family meal, so keep this recipe on your rotation.
9. Summer WW Dinners: Mexican Chopped Salad
A chopped salad is so refreshing and usually versatile! It can be made as a side, or into a full meal with a bit of protein added. This Mexican chopped salad uses all of the comforting flavors in Mexican cuisine but keeps it light and fresh for a perfect summer meal.
10. BLT Pasta Salad
A pasta salad is a great summer dinner because you don’t have to heat it up to enjoy it! Make a batch of this BLT pasta salad, and keep it stocked in the fridge for an easy grab-and-go lunch or dinner. It’s delicious, creamy, but healthy. You can’t go wrong!
So fire up the grill, break out the salad spinner, and get ready to enjoy a summer of healthy, mouthwatering meals that will keep you on track with your wellness goals. Let’s dig in!
