Summer Recipe & Meal Ideas | WW Australia

Summer recipe & meal ideas

Summer is the perfect season for crunchy salads and fruity desserts! We've collected our favourite summer recipes for you to enjoy.

Grilled chicken and vegetable platter featuring sliced grilled chicken breast, charred corn, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, capsicum and avocado, garnished with fresh basil.

Refresh your meals with our summer cooking recipe collections

Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to enjoy light, refreshing meals that keep you cool and satisfied. At WeightWatchers, we've curated a delightful collection of summer recipes that are as nutritious as they are delicious. From vibrant salads to juicy grilled dishes and refreshing desserts, our recipes are designed to make the most of seasonal produce and help you stay on track with your weight health goals.

Popular summer recipes

Some foods are synonymous with summer: Slaws and seafood, fruit desserts, and fresh sandwiches. Keep your cool with these tasty, summer dinner ideas that will carry you through New Year and beyond.

Rainbow poke bowl with spicy sesame drizzle

Mango, haloumi and macadamia rocket salad

Crispy fish tacos with lime slaw and mango salsa

Anna's crunchy slaw salad with chicken and sesame peanut dressing

Summer pesto pasta

Quick prawn ceviche

Chicken and mango kebabs with coleslaw

Prawn roll with cucumber and dill

Beef, babaganoush and rocket open sandwich

Healthier BBQ recipes

Who doesn't love a great summer BBQ? Whether you are entertaining friends on the weekend or just want easy weeknight meals, we've got plenty of sizzling ideas to get you going.

Meatball skewers

Grilled corn with chilli and rosemary salt

Dill and mustard chicken burgers

More BBQ recipes

Fruity salads

There's nothing that screams Aussie summer like a delicious fruit salad. Not only is it refreshing, but it's also a ZeroPoint option that's packed with nutrients.

Fresh blueberry-peach salsa

Strawberry fruit salad

Fruit salad with brioche croutons

More fruity recipes

What's in season during summer in Australia?

Summer in Australia is a great time to enjoy an abundance of fresh and delicious seasonal produce. Some of the fruits and vegetables that are in season during the Australian summer include mangoes, watermelons, pineapples, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, tomatoes, zucchinis, cucumbers, corn, avocados, and capsicums. These fruits and vegetables are not only tasty, but are mostly ZeroPoint foods and also packed with vitamins and nutrients that are essential for good health. So, whether you enjoy them as a snack, in a salad, or as part of a main dish, make sure to take advantage of the fresh and delicious produce that is in season during the Australian summer.

Poptails to keep you cool

What happens when you add a popsicle to your summer cocktail? You get a refreshing poptail.

Baileys mocha poptail

Aperol spritz poptail

Mango mojito poptail

Summer recipe collections

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BBQ side dishes

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Cocktail & mocktail recipes

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Non-boring salads you'll want to eat again and again

Tips for summer cooking

Embrace seasonal produce: Make the most of summer's bounty by incorporating fresh, local fruits and vegetables into your meals. Look for produce like berries, tomatoes, cucumbers, and leafy greens.

Stay hydrated: Keep yourself hydrated with infused water and light, refreshing beverages. Add slices of citrus fruits, berries, or cucumber to your water for a flavourful twist.

Light cooking methods: Opt for barbequing, steaming, or no-cook preparations to keep your kitchen cool and your meals light.

Plan ahead: Prep your ingredients and plan your meals to save time and make healthy eating easier during the busy summer months.

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