Healthy 20 Minute Dinners Meal Plan | Week of July 20

By late July, dinner should be fresh, colorful, and-most importantly-easy. This week's meal plan is filled with quick summer dinners that come together in 20 minutes or less, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the evening.

We're beginning with an easy noodle dish, adding two fresh taco-inspired meals, and keeping the middle of the week light with a crunchy chicken coleslaw. A simple honey garlic salmon dinner finishes the week beautifully, with homemade chocolate ice cream waiting in the freezer for dessert.

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July 20 Minute Dinners Menu & Serving Ideas

Here's what's on the menu this week:

• Monday: Easy Lo Mein - Serve with sliced cucumbers, steamed edamame, or fresh summer fruit.
• Tuesday: Shrimp Tacos - Add your favorite taco toppings and serve with black beans, corn, or a simple avocado salad.
• Wednesday: Asian Chicken Coleslaw - Pair this crunchy, refreshing salad with pineapple or mango and a handful of wonton strips.
• Thursday: Honey Garlic Salmon - Serve with rice and steamed broccoli, green beans, or sugar snap peas.
• Friday: Chicken Taco Salad - Round out the meal with tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, and plenty of fresh lime.
• Treat: No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream - Delicious served in cones or bowls with fresh berries or toasted nuts.

Have a beautiful summer week!

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This Week's Recipes

1

Quick and Easy Lo Mein Recipe

Make a delicious and easy weeknight dinner with this quick Lo Mein recipe. Flavorful and satisfying, it's made with simple ingredients like soy sauce and your favorite veggies.

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Easy Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Juicy, perfectly spiced shrimp are wrapped in toasted tortillas and piled high with tasty toppings in this easy shrimp tacos recipe!

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Asian Coleslaw with Chicken, Broccoli and Toasted Almonds

An easy and flavorful Asian coleslaw made with chicken, broccoli, and toasted almonds tossed in a zesty vinaigrette. Perfect as a light main dish or side.

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4

Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

This Honey Garlic Salmon recipe is one of the easiest ways to cook salmon. It's one-pan meal that's both sweet and savory with a delicious sauce made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. Plus, this flavorful, delicious seafood dinner is ready in about 15 minutes!

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5

15 Minute Chicken Taco Salad Recipe

This 15 Minute Chicken Taco Salad recipe is a quick and hearty dinner made with cooked or rotisserie chicken, crisp lettuce, black beans, corn, avocado, cheese, and an easy salsa ranch dressing. Fresh, colorful, and packed with taco flavor!

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6

No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream

This easy No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and deeply chocolatey-no ice cream maker required. Enjoy it as is or add crumbled brownies, cookies, nuts, or chocolate for a delicious homemade frozen treat.

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Meal Prep Tips

A few simple tasks at the beginning of the week will make these already-quick dinners even easier.

• Make the ice cream ahead: Prepare the no-churn chocolate ice cream over the weekend or at least one day before serving so it has plenty of time to freeze.
• Prepare the chicken: Cook or shred enough chicken for both Wednesday's Asian coleslaw and Friday's taco salad. A rotisserie chicken is an easy shortcut.
• Wash and chop the produce: Prepare cucumbers, cabbage, greens, scallions, cilantro, and taco toppings. Store everything separately so it stays fresh and crisp.
• Mix sauces and dressings: The lo mein sauce and salad dressings can be prepared ahead and refrigerated in covered containers. Give them a quick stir before using.
• Plan for Thursday: Cook rice ahead and reheat it with a splash of water, or use quick-cooking rice to keep the honey garlic salmon dinner within 15 minutes.
• Thaw safely: Transfer frozen shrimp and salmon to the refrigerator the night before each meal so they are ready to cook.

Find More Quick Meal Plan Ideas

For more healthy dinner inspiration, browse my past weekly meal plans!