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light summer dinner recipes

light summer dinner recipes for a Refreshing Night In

A refreshing and easy-to-make light summer dinner recipe that is perfect for warm evenings.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
  2. Add the chickpeas and feta cheese to the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for a chilled dish.

Notes

  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
  • This salad can be served as a main dish or a side.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: light summer dinner recipes