50+ Easy Whole30 Dinner Recipes (2024)

These easy Whole30 dinner recipes will make your healthy month a breeze and downright delicious! They’ll show you how to cook with wholesome ingredients, hearty proteins, healthy fats, and flavorful herbs and spices.

What is Whole30?

In case you missed my list of Whole30 breakfast recipes or Whole30 lunch ideas, let me quickly tell you what Whole30 is all about. It’s a program that’s designed to remove inflammatory foods and identify any foods that might have a negative impact on your individual body. By eliminating this specific list of foods for 30 days, you’ll know which ingredients you may have sensitivities for.

But for many people, finding compliant recipes gets a little tricky. Especially when you find out that added sugars are in so many products! So when it comes time to prep for lunch and dinner, don’t get into a rut. I’ve put together for you a list of foods that are Whole30 approved, as well as easy and delicious recipes to make. Now let’s get started!

Light and Filling Whole30 Salad Recipes

Salads are simply the best for a light and healthy throw-together meal. These Whole30 recipes are surprisingly full of flavor and texture — while still following the guidelines. Side note: omit any honey or other sweeteners in the dressings and ensure your mayonnaise is Whole30 approved!

Mandarin Chicken Salad: If you prep some shredded chicken ahead of time, this salad comes together in a snap. Simply toss together spinach, sweet mandarin oranges, avocado, cucumber, green onion, and a fresh vinaigrette (without sweeteners).

Salmon Avocado Salad: All the salmon needs is a quick sear on the stovetop! Then top it on a full bed of spinach, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. Just omit the honey from the lemon vinaigrette!

Pesto Chicken Salad: Thispesto chicken saladiseverythingyou want in a light and fresh meal. Juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and toasted pine nuts get tossed with my homemade basil pesto sauce.

Broccoli Salad: One of my favorite salads to munch on during Whole30. It’s hearty, full of crunchy textures, and layered with tons of flavor.

Pulled Pork, Cabbage, And Arugula Salad: Prep a batch of my slow cooker pulled pork (recipe below) and you’ve got endless meals to make, including this cabbage salad! It’s the best combo of cabbage, carrots, arugula, cilantro, sliced almonds, pulled pork, and a tangy citrus lime vinaigrette.

Classic Egg Salad: Make this a full meal by wrapping a portion with butter leaf lettuce and extra greens such as microgreens or spinach. And if you want a spiced twist on this, you’ll love my curried egg salad.

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad: It’s always a good idea to keep a package of smoked salmon in your fridge when you’re on Whole30. That way you can easily throw together meals like this salad!

Cucumber Shrimp Salad: Juicy, bite-sized shrimp gets tossed with crisp cucumbers, green onion, fresh dill, and a creamy lime dressing. It checks the box for an easy-to-make and protein-packed dinner idea!

Kale Salad With Apples And Chicken: Whether it’s autumn or not, this kale salad hits the spot for a meal that’s simultaneously sweet and salty. Just omit the honey from the apple cider vinaigrette.

Shrimp, Asparagus, and Avocado Salad: Switch up your salad protein with shrimp! It tastes great when paired with spinach, asparagus, avocado, green onions, and a light vinaigrette for a spring-forward meal.

Need a quick side salad to add to your meal? Here are a few deliciously easy options!

• Israeli Salad
• Cucumber Salad
• Tomato Avocado Salad

Dinner-Worthy Soup Recipes

There’s nothing like cozying up with a bowl of soup. Don’t worry though, these Whole30 recipes are perfectly filling for a stand-alone meal and are ridiculously rich with flavor!

Vegetable Soup: This turns your simple, everyday vegetables into a delicious soup that’s packed with flavor! Just swap the corn for more beans or other vegetables.

Sweet Potato Soup: If sweet potatoes are your jam, you’re going to love this creamy sweet potato soup. It’s the most delicious blend of sweet potatoes, carrots, fresh ginger, and spices.

Cabbage Soup: This is probably the best light and healthy soup ever. But you can also beef it up with extra protein like diced chicken or ground turkey!

Zucchini Soup: If you’re a big zucchini fanatic like I am, this will be your new favorite Whole30 recipe.

Potato Leek Soup: The perfect soup for when you’re craving a homey, creamy, and savory soup. Bonus — it’s loaded with good-for-you veggies!

Beet Soup: During beet season, grab the best-looking beets to make this ultra-velvety soup! You will be surprised by how flavorful it is.

Carrot Ginger Soup: I’d say this soup is quite healing with a mix of carrots, ginger, onion, and spices. Plus, it’s a delicious contrast of warm, zesty, and sweet!

Chicken Soup: This chicken soup is sure to be on rotation. It’s loaded with tender poached chicken, hearty winter vegetables, and fresh herbs simmered in chicken broth. It’s a simple combination that’s a cozy hug for your taste buds and the best kind of immunity boost.

Roasted Red Pepper And Tomato Soup: Give your average tomato soup a flavor kick by adding roasted red peppers into the mix! The results are smoky, savory, and delicious.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup: It might sound bland, but it’s quite the latter. The onion, garlic, and spices really give this Whole30 soup (that’s also low-carb) some oomph!

Cucumber Melon Gazpacho With Ginger Shrimp: If it’s summer where you are, gazpachos should be at the top of your list. This one is my favorite blend of cucumbers, honeydew, and loads of fresh herbs, and topped with chilled ginger shrimp.

The Best Whole30 Chicken Dinner Recipes

Amp up your protein by adding these delicious Whole30 chicken recipes to your dinner routine. They’re simple, yet loaded with flavor.

Greek Sheet Pan Chicken: Greek marinated chicken roasted with bright veggies is the perfect all-in-one Whole30 recipe. Just make sure to omit the feta cheese!

Chicken Fajitas: I love how quick and easy this is to make with the help of my homemade fajita seasoning. You can eat this on its own or even make lettuce wraps!

Chicken Meatballs: These baked chicken meatballs are the perfect meal to prep for the week. They’re juicy, super flavorful, and served with this herby chimichurri sauce.

Whole30 Chicken Broccoli Casserole: This casserole is a favorite around here for Whole30 meal prep! It’s loaded with juicy chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, onion, and my homemade vegan alfredo sauce.

Easy Roast Chicken: Think of this as a homemade version of juicy rotisserie chicken — in the best way possible! Plus, it’s great for meal prepping. You can enjoy it in different ways throughout the week.

Ultimate Chicken Salad: With the roast chicken above (or with easy poached chicken), this creamy chicken salad is a must-make. Just make sure to use a Whole30-approved mayonnaise or my homemade mayonnaise!

Greek Lemon Chicken: This lemon-herb Greek marinade makes this the best chicken dinner ever. Plus, you can always freeze a batch to enjoy for another Whole30 month!

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake: This has to be the tastiest (and easiest) mix of diced chicken breast, artichoke hearts, bell pepper, and a creamy lemon-herb sauce.

Best Baked Chicken: Here is everything you need to know about making perfectly juicy chicken breasts in the oven! And if you want to switch up the seasonings, you can make my herb-baked chicken breast.

Coconut Curry Chicken: You can always count on a curry dish for an easy, healthy, and super flavorful Whole30 dinner idea. Just pair it with cauliflower rice!

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs: These are hands down the best-baked chicken thighs ever. They’re perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, with super juicy insides.

Parsnip Noodle Chicken Alfredo: Did you know you can spiralize parsnip into pasta-like noodles? It’s the perfect base to make a chicken alfredo that’s veggie-forward.

Greek Chicken Kabobs: Pop open the grill (or use an indoor grill) for these juicy chicken kabobs! They’re doused in a lemon herb marinade, skewered with colorful vegetables, and served with a side of fresh vegan tzatziki sauce.

Turkey Burger: If you’ve got ground chicken or ground turkey, whip up these turkey burger patties for a versatile meal prep ingredient! You can make a lettuce wrap burger, or burger bowl, or eat them plain with other sides.

Mexican Chicken Zucchini Noodles: Zucchini noodles are my favorite Whole30 (and gluten-free) alternative to pasta noodles and can be served in so many ways. Like this Mexican version that’s loaded with pico de gallo, spices, and cilantro! Just omit the queso fresco.

Basil Chicken With Kumquats: Seared basil-seasoned chicken with blistered kumquats? Now tell me that doesn’t sound good.

Flavorful Pork and Beef Recipes

I’ll show you the many different ways to cook pork and beef, and how to assemble them into crazy good Whole30 recipes.

Fennel Pork Meatballs: Meatballs are the best for an easy yet versatile dinner. And these are loaded with pork, fennel, onion, and fresh herbs!

Carne Asada: Nothing beats this tried and true recipe reminiscent of my travels to Mexico. It’s incredibly tender, perfectly charred on the outside, and big on flavor with my carne asada marinade.

Steak Fajitas: Flank steak is doused in a tangy and spiced marinade, then grilled to perfection and tossed with bright vegetables.

Carnitas: When the Mexican food cravings hit, this juicy and tender carnitas recipe always ticks the box. Bonus — it’s unbelievably easy to make right in a slow cooker!

Filet Mignon: Whether it’s date night or not, treat yourself to a perfectly cooked filet mignon for a special Whole30 dinner! But don’t worry, this recipe is foolproof and incredibly easy.

Barbacoa: If you’re more of a beef person, swap the carnitas for beef chuck roast! This is perfect for making Mexican-style plates or bowls with cilantro lime cauliflower rice, pico de gallo, and guacamole!

Beef Brisket: This recipe proves that you don’t need a smoker to make tender brisket at home. This version is seasoned with a special brisket rub and cooked low and slow in the oven with a smoky liquid base.

Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats: Stuffed zucchini boats get a Mexica spin with ground beef, then topped with your favorite taco toppings such as cilantro, salsa, red onion, and avocado!

Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce: On days when you want a more “fancy-ish” dinner, grilled skirt steak always hits the spot. Especially when it’s served with this homemade chimichurri sauce (it’s seriously the best!).

Apple Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash: When you’re knee-deep in butternut squash season, I predict this Whole30 dinner will be on repeat. The stuffing is filled with Italian sausage, apples, onion, spinach, dried cranberries, pecans, and fresh herbs.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork: A classic pulled pork recipe that’s incredibly juicy and tender! Just pop it into the slow cooker, and you’ve got endless pulled pork meals for the week.

Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti Bolognese: Another way to make the most of zucchini noodles is to serve it up as bolognese pasta! And yes — this recipe makes the best homemade bolognese sauce.

If you’re a fan of lamb, here are two delicious dinner ideas!

• Irish Lamb Stew
• Rosemary Grilled Lamb With Mint Apple Sauce

Easy Whole30 Seafood Recipes

If you’re more of a seafood person, you’re in luck as well. Salmon, shrimp, and many other kinds of seafood are highly recommended for a Whole30 diet. Just make sure you’re not adding in heavy creams and sauces that are not Whole30 compliant.

Poached Salmon: This is a friendly reminder to poach your salmon! It’s one of the best ways to get soft and tender fish in just 20 minutes. Plus, it’s cooked in the best poaching liquid infused with fresh herbs, shallots, and lemon slices. Just omit the wine!

Salmon Salad: If you’re looking for a unique salmon dish, don’t skip this salmon salad. Slow-roasted and flaky salmon pieces get tossed with red onion, radishes, celery, fresh herbs, and the best creamy dressing.

Cajun Shrimp: Not only is this made in under 30 minutes, but is extremely flavorful thanks to my homemade Cajun seasoning. So, make extra and keep it on hand to season other proteins as well!

Mediterranean Cod en Papillote: Don’t let the name fool you, because this baked cod dinner is so easy. It’s become one of my favorite light and healthy Whole30 dinners to prep for the week.

Baked Tuna Meatballs: Did you know that you can turn canned tuna into deliciously savory meatballs? Just don’t forget the vegan tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping!

Air Fryer Salmon: Got an air fryer? I’ll show you how to perfectly air-fry salmon with the best seasoning! The results are golden, moist, and utterly tender.

Air Fryer Salmon Bites: Another tasty way to enjoy salmon in the air fryer is salmon bites! They’re fun, easy to eat, and easily adaptable to Whole30 by swapping butter for ghee or olive oil. And it tastes great with broccoli rice.

Shrimp Fajitas

Yep, you can use my fajita seasoning to make shrimp fajitas! This dish is great on its own or added to a bowl with other Tex-Mex ingredients.

Shrimp Salad

Add a creamy twist to cooked shrimp! This salad mixes chilled jumbo shrimp with celery, red onion, and the tastiest creamy herb dressing.

Tuna Salad: I love to make this classic tuna salad when I’m meal-prepping for the week. You can eat it with a spoon, wrap it in butter leaf lettuce, or make tuna stuffed avocados. And if you’d like a veggie boost — make my broccoli tuna salad that puts broccoli rice to work!

Salmon Patties: Another fun way to use baked salmon is by flaking it to make these salmon patties! Just remember to use Whole30 mayo for both the patties and the lemon dill sauce.

Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers: Come grilling season, these shrimp skewers are a no-brainer!

Scallops With Citrus Ginger Sauce: Here’s your reminder to grab a bag of frozen or market-fresh scallops to make this recipe! The citrus ginger sauce is amazing!

Dijon Baked Salmon: This baked salmon is another fan-favorite recipe around here when doing a Whole30.

Roasted Branzino With Citrus Pesto: If you ever get your hands on a beautiful branzino, this will be a stunning dinner! Especially with that citrus pesto sauce on top.

Zucchini Pasta With Lemon Garlic And Shrimp: Now, this is the definition of a quick and easy Whole30 recipe! Just pan-sear lemon garlic marinated shrimp, then give it a quick toss with zucchini noodles and fresh parsley.

Vegetable Sides to Round Out your Meal

Whenever you need an accompanying veggie side dish to the proteins above, these Whole30 recipes will give some extra flavor and texture to your meals!

Sauteed Cabbage: A humble and budget-friendly head of cabbage has so much to give when cooked. The leaves become buttery soft, slightly sweet, and perfectly caramelized. Just make sure to use ghee instead of butter!

Fried Cabbage; And if you want to take sautéed cabbage to the next level, sauté it with bacon, garlic, onion, and stone ground mustard for a deliciously smoky dish.

Garlic Ginger Bok Choy: Don’t forget about bok choy! The leaves are full of nutrients and taste amazing when sautéed with garlic and ginger.

Cabbage Steaks: A delicious way to enjoy cabbage on the side with a drizzle of roasted red pepper tahini. They could also be turned into a full entree with a fried egg or cooked ground meat on top!

Air Fryer Beets: One of my favorite ways to cook beets! The outsides are golden and crispy, and the insides become sweet and tender. If you don’t have an air fryer, make these delicious oven-roasted beets instead.

Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower: This is the combo you didn’t know you needed. Za’atar spiced roasted cauliflower with sweet dates and toasted pine nuts!

Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts: Give roasted Brussels sprouts some oomph with bacon bits and the most easy balsamic glaze!

Garlic Sauteed Spinach: This is my favorite for a super zippy side dish. The spinach leaves become super tender and flavored with lots of garlic.

Air Fryer Baked Potato: Cook the perfect baked potato in your air fryer! It’ll make for a great side dish or stuffed with your favorite proteins and veggies.

Blistered Tomatoes: When it’s tomato season, grab a bunch of cherry tomatoes to blister them with garlic and herbs! They become extra savory and juicy.

Air Fryer Broccoli: This method gets your broccoli perfectly cooked and nicely toasted. If you don’t have an air fryer, this roasted broccoli recipe is runner-up (omit the cheese).

Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Roasted sweet potatoes are always a great meal prep ingredient to have. They can easily be reheated for a quick side dish, or even made into meals like this sweet potato hash!

Baked Sweet Potatoes: Not only are baked sweet potatoes a delicious side dish on their own, but great for stuffing with your favorite proteins and other veggies!

If you try any of these recipes during your Whole30 journey, leave a comment below (or on the recipe page) and let the community know how you liked it! Want to see how I do Whole30? Watch my Whole30 What I Eat in a Day video!

Originally posted January 2020, but updated to include new information.