SEASONAL always wins. Protein-packed main dishes, pastas with personality, and salads that double as dinner. Best of all? 30 minutes in ONE pan. Bring on the FRESH.
🧡 SUMMER Meal Plan for May 18-24, 2026 🧡
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Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (May 18-24, 2026). I also have a brand new summer dessert at the bottom! DAY 1: Lemon Chicken Orzo (30 Minute, One-Pan)
DAY 2: Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy (made with ground beef)
DAY 3: Sheet-Pan Maple Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus​
DAY 4: Lentil Soup (healthy, high-protein, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, fiber-rich) I cook it on the stovetop, and I've included instructions for the Slow Cooker and Instant Pot.
DAY 5: The Best Crispy Baked Chicken (No Frying!) with the most amazing dip sauce!
DAY 6: Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce​
DAY 7: Greek Shrimp with Lemon Rice and Tzatziki (Shrimp Rice Bowl)
SALAD 1: Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Basil Pesto Dressing​
SALAD 2: Summer Fruit Salad with Mint-Lime-Honey Dressing​
SALAD 3: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad​
DESSERT (NEW!): Blackberry Cheesecake Bars​
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Fresh. Seasonal. 30-Minute Meals!
SEASONAL always wins. Protein-packed main dishes, pastas with personality, and salads that double as dinner. Best of all? 30 minutes in ONE pan. Bring on the FRESH.
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