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summer dinner ideas easy fresh recipes

15-Minute Summer Dinner Ideas: Easy Fresh Recipes to Love


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Quick and easy summer dinner ideas with fresh ingredients perfect for warm evenings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb chicken breast, grilled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 handful fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
  4. Add grilled chicken and feta cheese to the bowl.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Replace chicken with shrimp for a seafood option.
  • Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling/Tossing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: summer dinner, easy recipes, fresh ingredients, healthy meals