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summer cooking

Summer Cooking: 5 Fresh Tips for Joyful Dishes

A guide to summer cooking with fresh ingredients and light meals.

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

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  5. Grill your choice of protein (like chicken or fish) until fully cooked.
  6. Serve the salad alongside the grilled protein.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs for added flavor.
  • Feel free to substitute with your favorite vegetables.
  • This dish is best served cold.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: summer cooking, fresh salad, grilling