It’s a sweltering summer day at the RV park, and the last thing you want to do is labor for hours over a hot stovetop in your enclosed RV. These days are better spent exploring the great outdoors and cooling off by the water or with a cold drink in hand. But what are you going to have for dinner? One of these delicious and easy summer RV recipes, of course! These meals will make dinner time easy so you can beat the Louisiana heat.
The Best Summer RV Recipes For Hot Weather
In a previous blog, we detailed some of the best cold weather camping recipes. Now, it’s time for those summer meals to shine! Many of these recipes can be made ahead, so you can toss them in your RV fridge and hit the road – no cooking necessary! Others can be made around the campfire when the temperatures start to dip in the evenings. Regardless of which one you choose, they’re all crowd-pleasers!
Pasta Salad
No summer menu is complete without a delicious chilled pasta salad. This one from Love From the Oven uses fresh ingredients like broccoli, bell peppers, red onions and of course, a sprinkle of cheese on top to finish it off. You can even add diced deli meat to add some extra protein. Whip this one up at home before you leave on your RV trip and toss it in the fridge or a cooler when you hit the road. The flavors shine even more once it has had some time to marinate!
Bean Salad
Another light, fresh option for a summer RV recipe is this bean salad from Live Eat Learn. It’s “Mama’s Famous Bean Salad” for a reason! Once again, feel free to put this one together ahead of time and let the dressing really soak in before serving. It’s a great healthy side dish to pair with sandwiches for a quick and easy lunch.
Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Everyone loves a juicy, fresh watermelon in the summertime. But have you had it in salad form yet? This watermelon cucumber salad from Lady and the Blog is a great take on everyone’s favorite summer fruit. Bonus tip: find a roadside stand with fresh watermelon on your travels for some local flavor! You won’t have to find space to pack a huge watermelon in the RV ahead of time – simply slice, mix and enjoy this summer RV recipe!
Baja Style Mexican Hot Dogs
What’s an RV trip without a night of roasting dogs over the fire? You know it’s bound to be part of your summer RV recipe lineup, so let’s make it exciting! This recipe for Baja Style Mexican Hot Dogs from Girl and the Kitchen will never let you look at hot dogs as basic again! Mix up the American aioli sauce and cucumber salsa ahead of time so putting them together at your campsite is a breeze.
Campfire Baked Fish in Foil
Going fishing on any of your RV travels this summer? Then you need this Campfire Baked Fish in Foil recipe from Krumpli! Cook up your freshly caught fish over the campfire in tasty fashion with this easy foil pack summer RV recipe. There’s nothing more satisfying at the end of a day of reeling in fish than enjoying its spoils when it’s over with.
Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Grilled pineapple is a must in summertime, and these Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers from The Recipe Critic are the best way to make them! Not only do they taste delicious, but they’re fun to serve and a great treat for nights gathered at the campground with friends. No need for a messy setup with several items cooking at a time and lots of dirty dishes because you get veggies and protein all in one simple skewer.
Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
Whether the weather heats up in Louisiana, we love a good crawfish boil! While it isn’t crawfish specifically, this Shrimp Boil Foil Packet recipe from Fresh Off the Grid is a great summer RV recipe version of a local favorite dish.
Peach Smoothie Pops
We couldn’t make a list of summer RV recipes without including a dessert to cool off with! The kids will love joining in on making these easy Peach Smoothie Pops from Inspired Entertainment. It only requires 3 ingredients, a blender and a popsicle mold!
