The Monthly Plate · July 2026 meal plan
July Seasonal Menu
This July meal plan puts fresh New York summer produce into simple, no-fuss meals.
2 adults
~1,390–1,510 cal/day
Budget ~$150
Fresh summer produce
Prep tip: Marinate Saturday’s chicken Friday night for maximum flavor. Saturday’s leftovers make an easy Monday dinner!
Your July meal plan: the 6-day menu and portion guide
Each meal lists the portions to measure, so you land close to the calories shown. Keep in mind that calories are estimates based on standard portions, so brands can shift the numbers a little. Also, meat and fish weights are raw unless marked cooked.
Breakfast~390 cal
Peach & Berry Smoothie Bowl
1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup frozen peach slices, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk, 3 tbsp granola topping
Lunch~430 cal
Heirloom Tomato Chicken Bowl
4 oz rotisserie chicken, skin removed, 1 medium heirloom tomato, 1/2 cucumber, sliced, 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh basil, lemon dressing (1 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon)
Dinner~570 cal
Lemon Salmon + Corn & Zucchini
6 oz salmon, kernels from 1 ear of corn, 1/2 medium zucchini, 1 tbsp garlic butter, lemon
One pan, about 25 min
Snack~120 cal
Peach Slices + Cottage Cheese
1 medium peach, sliced, 1/3 cup cottage cheese
TuesdayMeatless
~1,390 cal
Breakfast~360 cal
Zucchini Egg Scramble
3 eggs, 1/2 cup diced zucchini, 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, 1 tsp olive oil
Lunch~410 cal
Corn & Black Bean Wrap
1 whole wheat wrap, 1/2 cup grilled corn, 1/2 cup black beans, 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/4 avocado, cilantro
Dinner~510 cal
Summer Veggie Frittata + Sourdough
Half of a 6-egg frittata (3 eggs, 1/2 cup zucchini, 1/2 heirloom tomato, fresh basil, 1 oz feta crumbles, 1 tsp olive oil), plus 1 thick slice sourdough
375°F for 12 min, one pan
Snack~110 cal
Blueberries + Rice Cakes
1/2 cup blueberries, 2 plain rice cakes
Breakfast~390 cal
Avocado Toast & Soft-Boiled Eggs
1 thick slice whole grain toast, 1/2 avocado, smashed, 2 soft-boiled eggs, chili flakes, 1/2 tsp everything bagel seasoning
Lunch~390 cal
Chicken Salad Stuffed Peppers
5 oz pulled cooked chicken, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 celery stalk, chopped, fresh dill, 1 sweet bell pepper, halved
Dinner~530 cal
Grilled Chicken Power Salad
2 cups mixed greens, 5 oz grilled chicken breast (cooked), 1/4 cup corn, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cucumber, sliced, 2 tbsp sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, 1 tsp olive oil, squeeze of lemon
Snack~130 cal
Avocado + Cucumber Slices
1/2 avocado, 1/2 cucumber, sliced
Breakfast~420 cal
Blueberry Protein Smoothie
1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 banana, 3 tbsp full-fat coconut milk, 1 hard-boiled egg
Lunch~380 cal
Zucchini Ribbon Summer Salad
1/2 medium zucchini, shaved into ribbons, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup chickpeas, 1 oz feta crumbles, fresh basil, lemon vinaigrette (1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice)
Dinner~590 cal
Garlic-Butter Salmon + Ratatouille
6 oz salmon, 2 tsp herb butter, 1/4 medium zucchini, 1 cup cubed eggplant, 1/2 medium tomato, 1/2 bell pepper, 2 tsp olive oil
Snack~120 cal
Raspberries + Hard-Boiled Egg
3/4 cup raspberries, 1 hard-boiled egg
Breakfast~380 cal
Cottage Cheese Peach Bowl
1 cup cottage cheese, 1 medium peach, sliced, 1/4 cup blueberries, 2 tsp honey, 2 plain rice cakes
Lunch~370 cal
Greek Egg & Tomato Wrap
1 whole wheat wrap, 2 hard-boiled eggs, 1/2 heirloom tomato, 1/4 cucumber, sliced, 1/2 oz feta crumbles, 6 kalamata olives
Dinner~580 cal
Tomato Flatbread Pizza + Salad
1 flatbread (about 3.5 oz), 1/4 cup marinara, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, 1/2 heirloom tomato, fresh basil, 2 cups arugula, 2 tsp olive oil and lemon
Snack~140 cal
Peach + Candied Walnuts
1 medium peach, 2 tbsp candied walnuts
Breakfast~390 cal
Raspberry Smoothie Bowl
1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup frozen mango, 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk, 2 tbsp granola, 1/2 peach, sliced
Lunch~440 cal
Peach Arugula Chicken Salad
4 oz grilled chicken breast (cooked), 1 medium peach, 2 cups arugula, 2 tbsp candied walnuts, honey-dijon dressing (1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon, 1 tsp olive oil)
Dinner~560 cal
BBQ Chicken Thighs + Corn & Slaw
2 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, 2 tbsp smoky BBQ sauce, 1 ear corn on the cob, 1 cup Greek yogurt coleslaw (coleslaw mix and 2 tbsp Greek yogurt)
Great for leftovers
Snack~100 cal
Cherry Tomatoes + Feta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 oz feta crumbles
Day 7 is all yours. For example, eat out, share a family dinner, or have whatever you are craving. After all, this July meal plan is a starting point, not a rulebook, so feel free to swap any meal for one of your favorites.
Prep tips for your July meal plan
Friday night: marinate the chicken
Marinate Saturday’s bone-in chicken thighs Friday night. As a result, the BBQ chicken has maximum flavor when it hits the oven.
Saturday: save the leftovers
Make extra BBQ chicken, corn and slaw. Then, Monday’s dinner is an easy reheat.
Fine-tune the numbers
A free app like MyFitnessPal or Cronometer can fine-tune any of these numbers. Plus, you can log meals right in the Vitality Transformations App.
July meal plan grocery list
July Seasonal Menu · 2 adults · estimated ~$150. Note that pantry staples (salt, pepper, olive oil) are not included. Also, adjust quantities for your household and any meal swaps. Finally, tap the boxes to check items off as you shop.
Fresh groceries for your July meal plan
Pantry and bakery items for your July meal plan
I am not a Registered Dietitian, and these menus simply reflect how I eat. For general nutrition guidance and balanced portions, I recommend the USDA’s MyPlate resources. Above all, listen to your body, and adjust portions and ingredients to fit your needs.
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