Heat Wave | Simple Summer Plant-Based Meal Plan
By Team Dirty
Aug 8, 2025
When the summer sun is blazing and the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven, the Heat Wave plant-based meal plan is here to save the day! This plan is all about keeping things cool, with minimal cooking and maximum flavor. It’s packed with refreshing dishes perfect for those super hot days when you just want something easy and delicious.
Each Clean Food Dirty Girl whole-food plant-based meal plan contains
- A detailed grocery list. An interactive list broken down by department, so no more aimless wandering through the grocery store.
- An optional prep list. This step-by-step list guides you through pre-cooking tasks, meaning less chaos in the kitchen and more confidence.
- Batching directions. Our easy-to-follow batching instructions will help you efficiently prepare your meals’ base components, meaning the bulk of the cooking for the week is done.
- Meal night directions. Simple instructions ensure every dish is plated to perfection, ready to tantalize your taste buds.
Gourmet Plant-Based Meal Plan
First up, cool down with the Strawberry Cucumber Bean Salad and Tropical Breeze Smoothie. The salad is a light, refreshing mix of sweet strawberries, crisp cucumber, and hearty beans, while the smoothie is like a mini-vacation in a glass—fruity and perfectly chilled.
“Absolutely delicious!! My Omni mom said [the smoothie] is one of her favorites”
Tara, Meal Plan Club member
Next, dive into the Blue Cheese Cobb Salad. This one’s a classic for a reason, loaded with all the good stuff and a tangy Blue Cheese Dressing that makes every bite exciting.
“I couldn’t imagine anything much less appealing than chunks of raw tofu in thick salad dressing, but this is the BOMB!”
Deborah, Meal Plan Club member
For a quick and tasty summertime dinner, the Greek-style Chickpea Smash Bagelwich and Watermelon Mojito Salad is a dream team. The chickpea salad is creamy and savory, and the fruity side dish is a sweet, minty, and super refreshing pick-me-up that’s absolutely perfect for a hot day.
Then, get ready for the Buffalo Chickpea & Blue Cheese Gyro and Heirloom Tomato Slices. These gyros are packed with spicy chickpeas and a cool blue cheese kick, and the fresh heirloom tomato slices are the ideal seasonal side.
Finally, for a simple and satisfying dinner, the Bowtie Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce is a winner. It’s light, fresh, and uses perfectly-ripe tomatoes to create a quick sauce bursting with natural sweetness. No heavy cooking required!
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Simple Heat Wave | Whole-Food Plant-Based Meal Plan
Keep cool and eat well during busy summer weeks with Simple Heat Wave. This streamlined plan is designed to help you feed your family healthy, delicious meals without spending all day in the kitchen or heating the house up with the oven. And with meals like a Michigan Cherry & Blue Cheese Salad, your taste buds will think you’re super cool.
- Strawberry Cucumber Bean Salad and Crisp Crackers
- Michigan Cherry & Blue Cheese Salad
- Greek-style Chickpea Smash and Watermelon Slices
- Buffalo Chickpea & Blue Cheese Gyro and Heirloom Tomato Slices
- Bowtie Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
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