07Aug
3 Healthy Summer Grill Recipes
As summer winds down and the school year ramps up, grilled dinners are perfect for keeping mealtime stress-free and nutritious. Enjoy the last of the summer sun with these delightful dishes and make back-to-school season a little more delicious!
1. Lemon Herb Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve hot with a side of your favorite grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
2. Veggie Skewers
Ingredients:
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1 zucchini (sliced)
- 1 red onion (cut into chunks)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers
Instructions:
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the vegetables to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Thread the vegetables onto the skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
- Serve as a side dish or as a main course with a grain like quinoa or rice.
3. Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Avocado Salsa:
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the salmon fillets with the oil mixture.
- Grill the salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- In another bowl, combine all the salsa ingredients and mix gently.
- Serve the grilled salmon topped with avocado salsa.
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