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summer meals dinner

summer meals dinner: 5 Refreshing Recipes for Your Table

A refreshing summer dinner that is quick to prepare and packed with flavor.

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

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup of red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Add feta cheese and gently mix.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

  • This dish is great for meal prep.
  • You can add grilled chicken for extra protein.
  • Adjust the vegetables based on your preference.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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