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summer dinner

Summer Dinner: 7 Reasons to Fall in Love with Grilled Flavor


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing summer dinner recipe perfect for warm evenings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 cup of mozzarella balls

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well.
  5. Add the mozzarella and fresh basil, gently folding to combine.
  6. Grill the vegetables on skewers for about 5-7 minutes until slightly charred.
  7. Serve the grilled vegetables alongside the salad mixture.

Notes

  • This dish can be served cold or at room temperature.
  • Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein.
  • Use any fresh herbs you have on hand.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: summer dinner, easy recipes, grilled vegetables, fresh salad