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🟡 Meal Plan for August 31 - September 6, 2026 🟡

Published about 23 hours ago • 1 min read

Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (August 31 - September 6, 2026). I have also made 2 brand-new cherry desserts for you to try before Summer is over: Glazed Cherry Pound Cake and Cherry & Berry Pavlova with Whipped Cream.

DAY 1: Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon​

DAY 2: Slow-Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup (Use Slow-Cooker, Instant Pot, or Dutch Oven on stovetop)

DAY 3 (NEW): Spicy Tuna Hand Rolls with Avocado, Cucumber, and Rice (20 Minutes)

DAY 4: Healthy Chicken Salad with Pear Dressing (You'll want to put this dressing on everything, and this salad is perfect for Fall!)

DAY 5: Fish Tacos with Avocado, Cotija, and Pineapple-Mango Salsa (serve with my cilantro-lime black bean rice and Mexican corn dip)

DAY 6: Coconut Tomato Soup with Toasted Cashews, Crispy Shallots, and Thai Basil​

DAY 7: Creamy Salmon Orzo (with spinach, roasted red bell peppers, Parmesan, and a splash of lemon juice)

SALAD 1: Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad with Basil Pesto​

SALAD 2: Apricot Spinach Salad with Cherries, Pecans, Feta Cheese, and Balsamic-Honey Glaze​

SALAD 3: Creamy Broccoli Bacon Salad with Raisins and Cheddar Cheese​

NEW DESSERT 1: Glazed Cherry Pound Cake​

NEW DESSERT 2: Fresh Cherry & Berry Pavlova with Whipped Cream​

I'd love to hear from you!

If you try any of these recipes, I'd love your feedback in the comments section on my website.

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