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summer meals dinner

Summer Meals Dinner: 7 Refreshing Recipes to Savor


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and light summer dinner option featuring seasonal ingredients.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  3. Add the cooled quinoa to the vegetable mixture.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Toss to combine all ingredients.
  7. Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Notes

  • Use any seasonal vegetables you prefer.
  • This dish can be served cold or at room temperature.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Mixing and Chilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: summer meals dinner