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14 Fresh Dinner Recipes — Caprese Pasta Salad, Pesto Chicken Skewers, Seared Tuna & More
Plus even more dinner ideas!
Rhys Lawson
August 24, 2025
This week’s menu is serving up fresh, summery flavors made for long august evenings and sunny plates:
…and plenty more bright picks from crisp salads to grilled favorites.
Perfect for light dinners, backyard cookouts, or just treating yourself midweek.
Hope you enjoy! — Rhys
14 Fresh Dinner Recipes — Caprese Pasta Salad, Pesto Chicken Skewers, Seared Tuna & More
1. Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Light and flaky, with fresh herbs.
 | Salmon by Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Succulent grilled salmon, perfectly seasoned and served with a zesty lemon-dill sauce. |
2. Peach & Burrata Salad
Juicy peaches, creamy burrata, topped with a honey vinaigrette.
 | Peach Burrata Salad by Cavany Foods Caramelized Peach, Fresh Local Burrata, Radicchio & Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes. |
3. Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw
Bright, zesty, and perfect with margaritas.
 | Grilled Shrimp Tacos w/ Cilantro Lime Slaw, Chipotle Aioli & Fresh Tomato Relish by Maddie's Place Dive into our mouthwatering Crispy Fish or Grilled Shrimp Tacos, perfectly nestled in soft tortillas and topped with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw. |
4. Caprese Pasta Salad
Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze.
| Caprese Pasta Salad by Bad Nonna's Pasta Savor the vibrant flavors of our Caprese Pasta Salad, a delightful blend of al dente pasta tossed with ripe cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fresh basil. |
5. Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers
Herbaceous and smoky.
 | Grilled chix pesto bites by Good Times Succulent grilled chicken bites marinated in a fragrant basil pesto, grilled to perfection for a smoky flavor. |
6. Margarita Grilled Chicken
Lime-marinated, charred to perfection.
 | Margarita Grilled Chicken by Chili's Grill & Bar Pico, tortilla strips, Mexican rice, black beans. |
7. Seared Tuna with Mango Salsa
Fresh and tropical.
 | Seared Ahi Tuna Board by Annapolis Market House Seared chili spiced tuna finished with a fresh mango salsa, avocado creme, and house-made tortilla chips. |
8. Mediterranean Grain Bowls
Farro, cucumbers, olives, feta, and grilled chicken.
 | Mediterranean Grain Bowl by The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits A hearty bowl of grains mixed with roasted vegetables and a drizzle of tahini. |
9. Chili-Lime Grilled Shrimp
Quick, fiery, and bright.
 | THAI GRILLED SHRIMP by Mesh papaya salad | haricots verts | peanut | cherry tomato | chili-lime vinaigrette | papaya coulis |
10. BBQ Chicken Salad
A summer cookout classic.
 | CRISPY BBQ CHICKEN SALAD by Oak & Stone Savor the crunch of our Crispy BBQ Chicken Salad, featuring tender, golden-brown chicken tossed with fresh greens, sweet corn, and zesty BBQ dressing. |
11. Crispy Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Crunchy, tangy, and sweet.
 | Central Fish Tacos (3) by Central Kitchen + Bar Tajin spiced crispy cod, citrus slaw, pineapple salsa, pico de gallo, served in corn tortillas, with a chipotle aioli + fresh Mycro cilantro. |
12. Watermelon & Feta Salad with Mint
Fresh side that doubles as a light dinner.
 | Watermelon Arugula Salad by Grimaldi's Pizzeria Arugula tossed with mint, feta cheese, cucumber and watermelon |
13. Grilled Steak with Chimichurri
Bold herbs meet juicy beef.
 | Entraña a la Parrilla by Viva Grilled skirt steak served with a side of chimichurri sauce, browned potatoes, and a portion of Russian salad. |
14. Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki
Wrapped and handheld for summer nights.
 | Greek Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce by Original Market Diner Savor the vibrant flavors of our Greek Gyros, featuring succulent marinated meat grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm, fluffy pita. |
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It only takes 5 seconds. Making this took me 1.25 hour :)
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