Sunday at Salt Free: A Bright Late-Summer Dinner

‍ Late August has a rhythm of its own. The days are still warm, the grill is still earning its place at dinner, and some of summer’s brightest ingredients are at their best.

This week’s featured recipe, our Grilled Swordfish with Fresh Mango-Ginger Salsa, brings those late-summer flavors together in one colorful meal.

Swordfish is especially well suited to the grill because its firm, meaty texture holds up to high heat. A brief marinade of olive oil, lemon, garlic, and black pepper adds flavor without overwhelming the fish. The steaks cook quickly, developing light grill marks while remaining tender and moist inside.

The fresh salsa is what makes the dish feel particularly summery. Ripe mango provides natural sweetness, lime adds brightness, fresh ginger brings gentle warmth, and jalapeño supplies just enough heat. Red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro add color, freshness, and texture.

The result is a dinner that looks impressive but requires no complicated preparation.

Get the recipe: Grilled Swordfish with Fresh Mango-Ginger Salsa

To complete the meal, serve the swordfish with our Pan-Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary and Ratatouille. The crisp potatoes give the plate a hearty feel, while the ratatouille uses eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs at the height of their season.

The mango salsa can be prepared several hours ahead, making this a lovely meal for a relaxed Sunday dinner or casual summer entertaining. Once the salsa is ready, the swordfish needs only a brief time on the grill.

And if planning dinner is often more difficult than cooking it, our free 7 Days of Salt-Free Dinners guide can help. It includes 14 exclusive recipes arranged into seven complete dinners, with a main dish and side for every night.

Get your free 7 Days of Salt-Free Dinners guide here.

Late-summer cooking does not need much embellishment. Fresh ingredients, a hot grill, and a few carefully chosen flavors can be more than enough to create a dinner worth sitting down to enjoy.

Until next Sunday,

— The Salt Free Family