Description
This recipe provides refreshing summer meal ideas that are light and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and cooked quinoa.
- Add feta cheese on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time.
- Substitute feta with avocado for a vegan option.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: summer meal ideas, salad, healthy meals