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Summer Salad Recipes

Delicious Summer Salad Recipes for a Refreshing Feast


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  • Author: jamal
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Explore delicious summer salad recipes that guarantee a refreshing feast Perfect for warm days these salads are healthy vibrant and easy to make


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced bell peppers)
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced (or zucchini)
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (or green onions)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced (or sliced hard-boiled eggs)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (or couscous)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (or goat cheese)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • Juice of 1 lemon (or lime juice)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Quinoa. Rinse quinoa under cold water, combine with water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Step 2: Chop Your Vegetables. Chop mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 3: Assemble the Salad. In a bowl, combine mixed greens, vegetables, quinoa, and feta cheese. Toss gently.
  • Step 4: Whisk the Dressing. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then pour over salad and toss gently.
  • Step 5: Serve and Enjoy. Serve the salad and add toasted nuts or seeds for crunch.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Salad
    • Cuisine: Mediterranean

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 320 calories
    • Sugar: 2 grams
    • Fat: 18 grams
    • Carbohydrates: 30 grams
    • Fiber: 8 grams
    • Protein: 10 grams