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easy summer meals

Easy Summer Meals: 5 Refreshing Salad Ideas to Savor


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

Description

Easy summer meals for quick and refreshing dining.


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 quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. Add feta cheese and mix gently.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • This meal is best served cold.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
  • This dish is great for meal prep.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Cold preparation
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: easy summer meals, quinoa salad, refreshing salad