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Easy Meal Plan: Week 1 of Our Rotating Summer Menus

May 10, 2025 By Robin 18 Comments

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Get ready for a sizzling summer with our amazing Summer Rotating Meal Plan! This is the first week of our Summer Rotating Menu lineup, filled to the brim with mouthwatering meals that are perfect for the sunny season. Our menus have it all: refreshing salads, easy-peasy quick meals, hearty family favorites, and of course, plenty of grilling goodness. Say hello to a summer of scrumptiousness!

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SEASONAL ROTATING MEAL PLAN FOR SUMMER – WEEK 1

Rotating seasonal meal plans are a must-have, especially during the summer months. Creating a new and fresh menu every week can be very time-consuming, so we’ve done the work for you. We have created a series of menus and shopping lists that are filled with a variety of summertime favorites. The best part about these plans is that they can be rotated throughout the summer, saving you time for what is really important.

WEEK 1 SUMMER MEAL PLAN

MONDAY – SPINACH FRITTATA

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A delightful Spinach Frittata served alongside buttered toast and refreshing orange slices. This mouthwatering meal is perfect for a group of four, and any leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed as a scrumptious breakfast the following morning.

This recipe serves 8*.

TUESDAY – GRILLED CHICKEN COBB SALAD

A refreshing Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing from Cafe Delites! This mouthwatering recipe is designed to generously serve 4 lucky individuals. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure!

This recipe serves 4.

WEDNESDAY – GRILLED HOT DOGS

Indulge in mouth-watering hot dogs paired with irresistible baked beans and crispy potato chips. Because let’s be real, what is summer without the aroma of grilling hot dogs wafting through the air?

This recipe serves 4.

Budget Friendly Meals – 22 Weeks of Menus

Spending some time meal planning can make your life so much easier. It’ll save you time and money, and improve your nutrition. Our meal plans include a week’s worth of dinners and shopping lists.

Meal Plans

THURSDAY – PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

These delicious Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches served with a side of tangy coleslaw and savory baked beans, will have your taste buds dancing with joy. The best part? This recipe makes enough to enjoy not just one night, but two! Simply refrigerate the leftovers and treat yourself to a scrumptious Saturday dinner.

This recipe serves 8*.

FRIDAY – FISH TACOS

Get ready for a scrumptious feast of Fish Tacos paired with savory pinto beans and crispy homemade tortilla chips! Trust me, this recipe is a big hit with my family, so I always make a double batch. Prepare to indulge in this delightful culinary creation!

This recipe serves 4.

SATURDAY MEAL PLAN – DINE OUT, NEW RECIPE OR LEFTOVERS

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Let’s make Saturdays exciting by mixing things up! We can either go out for a delightful meal or get creative with a brand-new recipe. I would like to try my hand at making homemade pasta or making up a batch of homemade hamburger buns, then find a creative new way to enjoy them.

SUNDAY – OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN

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Let’s all sit down together and enjoy our Oven Roasted Chicken paired with creamy mashed potatoes, golden corn, and fluffy biscuits. And as a sweet finale, treat yourself to a refreshing fruit pizza. Let’s bring the whole family together every Sunday for a delightful and heartwarming meal!

This recipe serves 8*.

*Freeze any leftovers that won’t be eaten within 3-4 days.

Summer Meals Week 1 – Menu & Shopping List

Summer’s here, and our Summer Rotating Menus are ready to spice things up! This week kicks off our Summer Rotating Menu lineup, full of delicious dishes perfect for sunny days. From salads to grilling goodies, we’ve got you covered. Rotating menus for summer are crucial because they save you the headache of planning new meals every week. We’ve taken care of that for you by creating menus and shopping lists packed with summer delights. The best part? You can enjoy these menus all summer long, freeing up time for more fun activities.

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What is one of your favorite things to make during summer?

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✔ Money Saving Tip – to keep your grocery bill low look for coupons for the items that are on your list.
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Originally posted on: 06/23/2019

Filed Under: Food, Meal Planning Tagged With: meal plan, summer

Comments

  1. Jennifer Wise says

    July 1, 2019 at 11:07 am

    The Cobb salad and the fritata are my favorites. These are all great ideas for summertime.
    #littlecottagelinkparty

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    • Robin says

      July 1, 2019 at 11:10 am

      Cobb salad is a must on a hot summer day!

      Reply
  2. Kippi says

    July 2, 2019 at 8:52 am

    Wow, this is a perfect summer meal plan. No more searching and trying to whip something up, but everything is planed out. Love the shopping list too.
    Happy summer,
    Kippi

    Reply
  3. Mary says

    July 3, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    This is so great!! With the kids home now for summer I need this. Thank you

    Reply
  4. Teresa says

    July 4, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    I’m terrible at menu planning, but I’ll definitely be using some of these ideas. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party.

    Reply
  5. Mother of 3 says

    July 6, 2019 at 6:49 am

    Those all sound delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.

    Reply
  6. Kristie says

    July 7, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    Your post was the most clicked at the Little Cottage Link Party! drop in and see your feature, Monday 9am EST! Have a great week!

    Reply
  7. Ann says

    July 8, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    I also plan my menu, but I only do a weekly one. Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s!

    Reply
  8. Rhonda Gales says

    July 12, 2019 at 9:39 am

    Menu planning is great for busy families. That Cobb Salad looks refreshing and delicious! Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.

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    • Robin says

      July 13, 2019 at 8:34 am

      I love a refreshing salad in the summer!

      Reply
  9. Michelle says

    May 21, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    How do I find the rest of the week meal plans?

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    • Robin says

      May 26, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      Here is the link to the complete list of meal plans. Enjoy!!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        May 21, 2023 at 4:21 pm

        Where’s the link?!?!?!?!

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        • Robin says

          May 22, 2023 at 10:13 pm

          “Where’s the link?” for what?

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          • Kristen says

            May 31, 2023 at 3:32 pm

            I think she was asking for the link for the rest of the rotating summer meal plans. Only week one is visible. Cheers!

          • Robin says

            June 2, 2023 at 8:35 am

            Thank you for clarifying that for me!

  10. Carrie says

    June 30, 2023 at 2:47 pm

    Link for the other Weekly plans?

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    • Robin says

      July 3, 2023 at 9:04 pm

      Here’s what the summertime meal plans look like:
      https://flusterbuster.com/budget-friendly-meal-plans.html

      Reply

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