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summer meal prep

summer meal prep: 7 Fresh Ways to Savor Summer Days

A simple guide to prepare healthy meals for summer.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  3. Let quinoa cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  5. Add cooled quinoa to the bowl.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour dressing over the salad and mix well.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

  • This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing and boiling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: summer meal prep