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summer meals dinner

summer meals dinner: 5 Refreshing Recipes for Warm Nights


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

Description

A refreshing summer dinner recipe perfect for warm evenings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup of red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
  • 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, bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. Add feta cheese to the mixture.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins.
  • Perfect for picnics and barbecues.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: summer meals dinner