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easy summer dinners

easy summer dinners: 5 Refreshing Ideas for Effortless Nights

A quick and refreshing recipe for summer evenings.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of cooked pasta
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 1/4 cup of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • Can be made ahead and served cold.
  • Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
  • Use seasonal vegetables for variety.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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