Weekly Meal Plan for July 6: 5 Fresh Dinners for Busy Weeknights

Welcome to this week’s meal plan! Whether you're back from a holiday weekend or just need to break out of a dinner rut, these easy recipes will help you get fresh, flavorful meals on the table without the overwhelm. We’re leaning into light summer vibes, think juicy turkey burgers, tangy lemon pasta, and crisp salads.

Collage image showing five colorful summer weeknight dinners: chicken strawberry salad, turkey burgers with fries, creamy lemon pasta, Thai basil beef over rice, and cod fish tacos.

Each recipe is quick, satisfying, and made with real, simple ingredients. Plus, you’ll find a full grocery list below to make shopping a breeze!

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This Week’s Meal Plan

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🍽 Monday: 🥗 Chicken Strawberry Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

📝 Light, refreshing, and perfect for summer nights. Bonus: the dressing doubles as a marinade.
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🍽 Tuesday: Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

📝 Juicy and made in under 20 minutes. Pair with fries or a big summer salad.
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🍽 Wednesday: Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

📝 Bright, creamy, and ready in 30 minutes. A little tang, a little comfort = weeknight win.
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🍽 Thursday: Thai Basil Beef

📝 Savory, spicy, and so satisfying. Serve over jasmine rice and call it better than takeout.
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🍽 Friday: Cod Fish Tacos

📝 Crispy, flaky, and topped with all the fixings. Taco Tuesday (or honestly any day) perfection.
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Sarah's Top Tips for the Week

Make once, eat twice: Double the Thai Basil Beef and repurpose leftovers into lettuce wraps or a rice bowl with a fried egg the next day.
Prep proteins ahead: Marinate chicken breasts and shape the turkey burgers on Sunday night so they’re ready to cook in under 15 minutes.
Stretch your greens: Arugula and mixed greens from the Chicken Strawberry Salad can be used as a taco topper or side salad all week.
Grocery swap alert: No bucatini? Any long pasta works great with the Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta. Try spaghetti or linguine.
Fish taco night = fridge clean-out: Use leftover herbs, greens, or slaw mix to build out the toppings, it's a great way to use up produce!