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summer dinner recipes delicious and refreshing meals

25-Minute Summer Dinner Recipes: Delicious & Refreshing Meals


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

Description

Delicious and refreshing summer dinner recipes perfect for warm evenings. These meals are light, flavorful, and easy to prepare.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb grilled chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently.
  3. Add grilled chicken and quinoa. Mix well.
  4. Top with avocado slices before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add feta cheese.
  • Substitute quinoa with couscous if preferred.
  • Best served chilled.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: summer dinner, refreshing meals, easy recipes, healthy dinner