Description
A collection of refreshing summer dinner recipes perfect for family nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh mixed greens
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado.
- Add cooked quinoa to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for a refreshing meal.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time.
- Store dressing separately to keep salad fresh.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Refreshing Summer Dinner Recipes for Family Nights