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light summer dinner recipes

light summer dinner recipes for a refreshing evening meal


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

Description

A collection of light summer dinner recipes ideal for warm evenings.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Wash and prepare all vegetables.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado.
  3. Add the cooked quinoa and feta cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
  • Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: light summer dinner recipes