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summer meal ideas

Summer Meal Ideas: 7 Refreshing Salads to Savor


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A collection of refreshing and easy summer meal ideas.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of mixed greens
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup of cooked quinoa
  • 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
  2. Add cooked quinoa and feta cheese to the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing summer meal.

Notes

  • This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
  • Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • Use seasonal vegetables for the freshest flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: summer meal ideas