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Simple Summer Recipes for One

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With these warm weather recipes like simple salads and refreshing smoothies, there's no need to turn on the oven this summer! Made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and simple prep, they're ideal for easy single-serve and small batch summer cooking without the leftovers.

Baby mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion and cucumbers on mixed salad greens.

Oooh how I love summer cuisine. Besides not having to actually cook a lot of warm meals, my other favorite thing about this season is the incredibly fresh produce that graces our local farmers markets and shops. I could literally could eat the salad recipes below alone and nothing else all summer long; they're that good.

I've included my favorite summer dishes below, and they're all easy to make and perfectly portioned for just one or two servings. Hope you enjoy them too. 🙂

Quick Summer Meals for One

These quick summer meals come together fast and are perfect for warm days when you want something fresh, satisfying, and easy to prepare.

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Two shrimp tacos topped with avocado, slaw, and cilantro are served on a white plate with lime wedges and a side of creamy sauce, placed on a blue and white checkered cloth.

Easy Shrimp Tacos for One (15 Minutes)

These quick & easy shrimp tacos for one are fresh, full of flavor and ready in just 15 minutes; perfect for busy weeknights or solo dinners.
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A salmon bowl with rice, seared salmon, sliced cucumber, avocado, radish, carrot ribbons, lime wedge, and sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, with a fork on the side.

15-Minute Salmon Bowl for One (Quick & Easy)

This easy 15-minute salmon bowl for one is quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights. A single-serve dinner that beats takeout every time.
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Chicken burrito bowl with a blue and tan striped napkin.

Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl for One (20 Minutes)

This easy chicken burrito bowl for one is a quick, satisfying dinner with simple ingredients and no leftovers. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Fresh Summer Salads & Sides

When temperatures rise, fresh salads and simple sides are an easy way to enjoy seasonal produce without spending much time in the kitchen.

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A bowl of colorful chopped Greek salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, Kalamata olives, chickpeas, and feta cheese cubes, served with a fork on a blue-striped napkin.

Chopped Greek Salad for One

This easy chopped Greek salad is packed with fresh Mediterranean flavor. Ready in 15 minutes with simple ingredients and a homemade dressing.
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A glass bowl filled with a white bean salad made with chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, capers, and fresh parsley, placed on a white napkin with squeezed lemon slices nearby.

Easy White Bean Salad (Small Batch)

This quick and easy white bean salad recipe comes together in just minutes with canned white beans, chopped veggies, and a lemon vinaigrette.
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Chopped Caprese salad on a beige ceramic serving platter.

Chopped Caprese Salad (with Lettuce & Fresh Basil)

This chopped Caprese salad with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil is a perfect summer salad for two (or four side salads).
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Greek salad on a ceramic beige platter.

Simple Greek Salad with Feta

This mouth-watering classic Greek salad features feta cheese, ripe tomatoes, cucumber and olives, and comes together in just 20 minutes.

Easy Summer Breakfasts

These easy summer breakfasts are light, refreshing, and perfect for busy mornings when you want something quick and nourishing.

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An acai bowl topped with sliced bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and granola. A white napkin and granola bowl are nearby.

Easy Acai Bowl for One

This easy acai bowl for one is thick, fruity, refreshing, and ready in 10 minutes with frozen acai, berries, banana & your favorite toppings.
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An acai smoothie with a glass straw.

Easy Acai Smoothie Recipe (For One)

This simple acai smoothie is thick and refreshing, with frozen berries, banana and acai blended into a quick single-serve breakfast or snack.
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A mixed berry smoothie alongside fresh mixed berries.

Mixed Berry Smoothie (Easy Recipe for One)

This single-serve mixed berry smoothie recipe is creamy, refreshing, and naturally sweetened with only a touch of added honey or maple syrup.
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Whipped Greek yogurt in a serving dish topped with mixed fresh berries and granola.

Whipped Greek Yogurt for One (with Heavy Cream)

This whipped yogurt recipe is creamy and SO delicious, made from Greek yogurt and heavy cream with just a touch of added sugar and vanilla.
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Parmesan scrambled eggs with veggies.

Parmesan Scrambled Eggs with Veggies for One (Quick & Easy)

Quick Parmesan scrambled eggs with fresh seasonal vegetables, made in just 15 minutes. This easy breakfast for one is savory and delicious.

Small Batch Summer Treats

These small batch treats are perfect when you're craving something homemade without turning on the oven for an entire afternoon.

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3 ingredient peanut butter cookies on white plate atop a white napkin.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (with Brown Sugar)

These easy 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies with brown sugar are soft, chewy & ready in 20 minutes. The perfect small batch cookie recipe.
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Three bars of homemade dark chocolate on parchment paper.

Homemade Dark Chocolate (Small Batch)

Learn how to make delicious homemade dark chocolate in a small batch using simple ingredients. Easy, customizable, and perfect for beginners.
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Mini chocolate chip muffins on a blue and tan plaid napkin.

Moist Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins (Small Batch Recipe)

Soft & moist mini chocolate chip muffins made in a small batch and perfect for one or two. Easy bakery-style recipe with simple ingredients.

Hope this collection of fresh, simple recipes help you stay cool in the kitchen this summer. Enjoy!

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