Description
A collection of refreshing and quick summer dinner recipes to enjoy during warm evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.
- Add the cooked quinoa and basil, then mix gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- You can substitute any seasonal vegetables you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing and chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer dinner recipes, healthy meals, quick dinner ideas