Following a weekly meal plan is the best way to cook healthier for your family, save time and money. Each week I share six simple, healthy and family friendly recipes to help you simplify feeding your sweet families!
This week’s plan is all about meal prep! Grill most of your protein for this week’s plan on Sunday for a week of quick and easy dinners!
Meal Plan 6/27 – 7/2
Sunday, June 27th | Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn | Total Time: 30 minutes | I’m giddy thinking about this recipe for a few reasons: 1) I love anything with gorgonzola and 2) because it’s such a great carry over recipe. What do I mean by that? Well – you’ve got your grill hot on a Sunday so go ahead and cook whatever protein you plan to eat this week – think lunch, dinner (see Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday’s recipes) or kid’s dinners. Grill additional corn for kid’s sides and double the dressing and gremolata for lunch salads! One night of cooking will carry you thru most of your week!
Monday, June 28th | Citrus Salmon with Avocado, Corn Salsa | Total Time: 25 minutes | Without a meal plan last week I was forced to get creative with ingredients we had on hand. Salmon was on sale at my grocery store so I snagged a pound and decided to get citrus with it. I also had two ears of corn, tomatoes and an avocado so I tossed them in at the last minute, UNCOOKED. Such a quick, easy and healthy recipe. Even Ava gobbled it up!
Tuesday, June 29th | Italian Tomato Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast | Total Time: 25 minutes | If you grilled on Sunday, you should already have your chicken ready to go. The best way to re-heat cooked chicken is in the oven. Slice your breasts and cover them with foil. Cook on low heat, about 325, for ten minutes until warmed thru. There is nothing better than a fresh, juicy, summer tomato and they shine in this recipe. Serve with leftover grilled corn!
Wednesday, June 30th | Herb Lovers Lemony Orzo Salad | Total Time: 30 minutes | A customizable recipe for your hump day. This recipe can and should be made ahead of time for a super quick supper. Eat as is or toss in grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, shrimp or chicken sausage for more umph. Kid Tip: deconstruct it! Serve a side of leftover chicken (or kid’s favorite protein), plain orzo and some veggies!
Thursday, July 1st | Taco Salad | Total Time: 35 minutes | No, you don’t really need a recipe to make a taco salad BUT this one does come with a really amazing creamy salsa dressing that will rock your world. Sub Greek yogurt for the sour cream to lighten it up! (Use grilled chicken in place of ground beef!)
Friday, July 2nd | Basil Lemon Pasta Salad | Total Time: 17 minutes | A light and refreshing summer pasta salad seems appropriate as we kick off the July 4th weekend! Add in grilled chicken for a complete meal!
Lunch This Week – Leftover Grilled Chicken with Gorgonzola Salad
This Week You Will Need
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