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summer meals dinner .

Summer Meals Dinner: 7 Refreshing Quinoa Salad Ideas


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Quick and easy summer meals for dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup of red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup of olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve chilled as a refreshing summer dinner.

Notes

  • Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • This dish can be made a day in advance.
  • Customize with your favorite veggies.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: summer meals dinner, quinoa salad, quick dinner