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Summer Meals Dinner Healthy: Discover Delicious Ideas!

Summer Meals Dinner Healthy

A collection of healthy and delicious summer meal ideas perfect for dinner.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

  • Grilled chicken breast – 4 pieces
  • Quinoa – 1 cup
  • Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup
  • Cucumber – 1 medium
  • Red onion – 1 small
  • Feta cheese – 1/2 cup
  • Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh parsley – 1/4 cup
  • Salt – to taste
  • Pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
  4. While the chicken is grilling, cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.
  8. Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve the grilled chicken on a plate with a generous portion of the quinoa salad.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the quinoa salad, such as bell peppers or avocado.
  • This meal can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute grilled chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas.

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