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hot summer dinner ideas

hot summer dinner ideas: 7 Refreshing Dishes to Savor Tonight

A collection of refreshing and light dinner ideas for hot summer days.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • Chicken fillet – 2 pieces
  • Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup
  • Cucumber – 1 large
  • Red onion – 1 small
  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic – 2 cloves
  • Salt – to taste
  • Pepper – to taste
  • Fresh basil – a handful

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  2. Marinate chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  4. Chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  5. Mix chopped vegetables in a bowl and add fresh basil.
  6. Serve grilled chicken on a bed of the vegetable mix.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Serve with a side of your favorite dressing.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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