July Menu Ideas

We’re sharing all our favorite July Menu Ideas today!

July is a great month to fire up the grill and sample summer’s bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

It’s the perfect time to linger over dinner, whip up a healthy snack, and spice up summer drinks with fresh herbs.

July Menu Ideas…

*This post was updated in June 2026 to include additional recipe links

• 07/01 Ultimate Hot Dog Bar (via Celebrations at Home) or create a Canadian-Inspired Menu for Canada Day (via Chatelaine)
• 07/02 Patriotic Charcuterie Board (via Amanda’s Cookin)
• 07/03 Garlic Butter Shrimp and Grits (via Damn Delicious)
• 07/04 78 4^th of July Recipes (via Country Living) and 4th of July Recipes Guaranteed to Wow (via Food Network)
• 07/05 Crunchwrap Supreme (via Pinch of Yum)
• 07/06 Farmers Market Vegetable Salad (via The View From Great Island)
• 07/07 Crack Chicken and Rice Soup (via Plain Chicken)
• 07/08 Caprese Sandwich (via Oh Sweet Basil) with potato salad and side of field greens
• 07/09 Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa (via The Cookie Rookie)
• 07/10 One Pan Balsamic Steak and Veggies (via Abdeen’s Kitchen)
• 07/11 Greek Chicken Power Bowl (via Creme de la Crumb)
• 07/12 Doritos Chicken Casserole (via Dear Chrissy)
• 07/13 Chopped Salad with Garlic Dill Ranch Dressing (via The Salty Marshmallow)
• 07/14 Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho with Shrimp (Lexi’s Clean Kitchen) or create a French-Inspired Menu for Bastille Day (via Pardon Your French)
• 07/15 Chicken Fried Steak (via The Pioneer Woman) with veggies and cauliflower mash
• 07/16 Old Bay Grilled Lime Tuna Steak (via McCormick) with grilled veggies.
• 07/17 Mushroom Ravioli with Spinach (via Julia’s Album)
• 07/18 Firecracker Vegan Lettuce Wraps (via A Pinch of Yum)
• 07/19 One Skillet Saucy Chicken Tortilla Enchilada Rice Bake (via Half Baked Harvest) or create a World Cup Finals Menu (via Salt & Wind)
• 07/20 Spicy Shrimp and Citrus Salad (via Lexi’s Clean Kitchen)
• 07/21 Summer Vegetable Soup (via Taste of Home)
• 07/22 Kicked Up Cornflake Chicken (via Averie Cooks) with veggies
• 07/23 One Pan Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon and Asparagus (via Cafe Delites)
• 07/24 Insta Pot Honey Baked Ham (via The Cookie Rookie) with white beans and fried apples or Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day
• 07/25 Cuban Quinoa Bowls with Pineapple Salsa (via Jessica in the Kitche), or Celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day, or create a Christmas in July Menu (via Delish)
• 07/26 BBQ Chicken Quesadilla (via House of Yumm)
• 07/27 Strawberry Panzanella Salad (via Jessica in the Kitchen) or celebrate National Chicken Finger Day
• 07/28 Crab Bisque (via Delish)
• 07/29 Garden Pesto Grilled Cheese (via The College Housewife) or Celebrate National Lasagna Day
• 07/30 Spinach, Artichoke, and Feta Breakfast Bake (via Skinny Taste) with field greens and biscuits
• 07/31 Insta Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs (via Southern Living) with an Italian side salad and crusty loaf, or Celebrate National Chili Dog Day

Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables to Enjoy…

Summer is the best time to add as many healthy fruits and vegetables to your plates as possible because there are so many fabulous things growing right now.

• Apricots
• Beans
• Black cherries
• Carrots
• Chard
• Cucumbers
• Figs
• Garlic
• Green beans
• Lettuce
• Nectarines
• Onions
• Peaches
• Peas
• Pears
• Pepper
• Plums
• Radish
• Raspberries
• Rhubarb
• Tomatoes
• Watermelon.

Sweet Treats to Try This Month…

• How to Decorate a Store-Bought Cake for the 4th of July
• 75 4^th of July Desserts That Are Better Than Fireworks (via Taste of Home)
• Peach Ice Cream with Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookie Crumble (via Darling Down South)
• Milk Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cookies (via Joy the Baker)
• Blackberry Cobbler Bars (via The View From Great Island)
• Easy Coconut Cream Pie (via Taste of Home)

As always, you can find out How to Meal Plan By The Month here and find all our previous monthly menus here.

Another Post to Help You Organize July…

Organizing an Intentional and Purpose-Filled July

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Many blessings,

CoCo