31 Easy, Summer Gluten-Free Recipes You’ll Make All Season

Craving easy summer gluten-free recipes to keep you cool when the temperatures rise? I’ve rounded up my 31 most popular dishes, dinners, salads, chilled soups, and desserts, all flavorful, light and fresh tasting. They’re simple enough to whip up so you can spend less time in a hot kitchen and more time enjoying summer fun in the sun.

Summer is a busy season, and when it’s hot outside, the last thing anyone wants is to slave over a stove. That’s why these easy, gluten-free summer recipes are reader favorites, quick to prepare, refreshing to eat, and perfect for busy days.

Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, a picnic, a beach day, or a special summer gathering, this collection of easy summer gluten-free recipes has something for every occasion.

31 Easy Gluten-Free Summer Recipes to Try This Season

Easy Grain-Free Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

grain free blueberry cobbler topped with melted vanilla ice cream

Vegan Vichyssoise Soup Recipe

VEGAN Vegan Vichyssoise Soup Recipe

Gluten-Free One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta Bake

SUMMER PASTA, GLUTEN FREE

This easy 30-minute Gluten-Free One-Pot Pasta Bake features a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and basil, plus plenty of cheese and sun-dried tomatoes for an extra layer of flavor. Keep it vegetarian or add chorizo for extra heartiness.

 

Gluten-Free Baked Vegetarian Burrito

gluten free baked vegetarian burritos packed with veggies and melted cheese

Vegan Skinny Cream of Asparagus Soup (Paleo, Whole30)

2 vegan skinny cream of asparagus soup in bowls topped with roasted asparagus

Immune Boosting Summer Lentil Salad

healthy summer lentil salad with veggies and light vinaigrette in a bowl

 

This easy summer French Lentil Salad combines hearty lentils with crisp celery, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley, all tossed in a zesty apple cider vinegar dressing with garlic, turmeric, and cumin, SO TASTY and healthy!

20 Minute Gluten-Free Tomato and Feta Pasta

a bowl of light tomato and feta pasta with parsley and light dressing, gluten free

Easy Paleo Strawberry Summer Pie Recipe

fresh strawberry pie with grain free crumble in a pie dish

Gluten-Free Beef Sukiyaki Noodle Salad

beef sukiyaki noodle salad with spinach, mushrooms and sesame seeds in a cast iron skillet, gluten free

No Bake Lemon Coconut Bars – Dairy Free

2 no bake gluten-free and dairy-free lemon coconut bars on a plate topped with lavender

Easy Mexican Summer Corn Salad with Mint

close up of Mexican corn salad with cucumber

This easy summer Mexican Corn Salad blends charred corn, cucumber, and feta with a sweet-spicy minty cilantro vinaigrette for a refreshing, flavor-packed side for hot weather.

 

Healthy Gluten-Free No Bake Blondies

4 healthy no bake gluten-free and grain free blondies stacked on a wooden board

Gluten-Free Italian Summer Pasta Salad

light Italian summer pasta salad with cherry tomatoes and bocconcini, gluten free in a large serving salad bowl topped with fresh parsley

This vibrant Gluten-Free Italian Pasta Salad tossed with fresh basil, parsley, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and creamy bocconcini in a zesty lemon-olive oil vinaigrette, perfect for summer BBQs and easy meal prep.

Chinese Chicken Egg Roll In a Bowl – Gluten-Free

chicken egg roll in a bowl served in cast iron skilled topped with sliced green onions and black sesame seeds

Sheet Pan Spanish Chicken Dinner

sheet pan Spanish summer chicken dinner with olives, bell peppers, fingerling potatoes and chicken legs with Spanish spices,

 

Best Gluten Free Turkey Burgers

juicy turkey burger on a gluten free bun with tomato onion and arugula and mayo,

 

Nutritious Chilled Smoothie Bowls Great Summer Treat

green smoothie bowl topped with fresh fruit

Gluten-Free Summer Chicken Ramen Noodle Salad

 

An Asian-inspired noodle salad with honey-ginger chicken, bok choy, red cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, red onions, cilantro and ramen noodles, tossed in a light ginger vinaigrette.

Sheet Pan Cajun Chicken With Roasted Veggies

sheet pan cajun chicken with zucchini, carrots, lemons, herbs and cajun spices on a baking sheet

A 60-Minute summer dinner with lean chicken coated in saucy cajun spiced yogurt, and olive oil and baked with fresh veggies. Healthy and wholesome for easy weeknights.

Gluten-Free Asparagus and Yogurt Parmesan Sauce

Gluten-Free Fettuccini with Asparagus and Yogurt Parmesan dish that combines the rich flavor of Parmesan cheese, fresh asparagus, hint of garlic and basil, and the lightness of Greek yogurt.

Grain-Free Berry Cheesecake Bars

sliced gluten free summer berry creamy cheesecake bars on a platter

30 Minute Gluten-Free Crispy Carnitas Tacos with Avocado Yogurt Cream

crispy baked gluten-free carnitas tacos filled with shredded pork and Mexican spices, with an avocado dip

Gluten-Free Ground Beef and Mushroom Casserole

spiced ground beef and mushroom casserole baked in a skillet and topped with melted cheese, gluten free

Crustless Quiche with Leeks Mushrooms and Fontina Cheese

top view of baked cheesy crustless quiche with leeks mushrooms and fontina cheese

Moroccan Chicken Rice Dinner

easy Moroccan chicken and veggie rice dinner in a skillet topped with fresh herbs and lemon slices

Just imagine tender chicken thighs, fluffy basmati rice, and Moroccan spices all cook together with sweet dried fruit for a rich, easy flavourful 60 minute summer dish. 

Firecracker Rice Bowl with Sesame Meatballs

firecracker rice bowl with sesame meatballs with steamed bok chop in a bowl

 

Gluten-Free Vietnamese Noodle Salad Lettuce Bowl A light summer noodle salad

Vietnamese noodle salad with thinly sliced veggies, peanuts and a light vinaigrette served in a lettuce bowl

Brownie Ice Cream Lasagna – Gluten free

frozen brownie ice cream lasagna on a platter, gluten free

Gluten-Free Summer Strawberry Icebox Cake

top view of a slice of strawberry icebox cake on a plate

Rustic Gluten-Free Blackberry Peach Galette

Slice of Rustic Gluten-Free Blackberry Peach Galette showing fruit interior

This rustic gluten-free galette pairs jammy peaches, tart blackberries, and warm cardamom in a buttery, flaky, free-form French tart that’s perfect for backyard barbecues or weekend brunches under an hour.

Gluten-Free Fresh Strawberry Tiramisu

Gluten-free strawberry tiramisu with a slice missing, revealing mascarpone, infused strawberries, and ladyfinger layers.

More Gluten-Free Summer Recipe Roundups & Tips For Hot Weather

Best Gluten-Free Sauces for Summer Barbecues

Summer Salads You Don’t Need to Keep Cold

Our 10 Favourite Clean Eating Gluten-Free Recipes for Summer

Our 15 Best No-Bake Gluten-Free Desserts

Keeping Your Cook-Out Gluten Free