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Easy Dinner Ideas for Summer: 4 Refreshing Recipes


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and quick pasta salad perfect for summer dinners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3
  • Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 8

Keywords: easy dinner ideas for summer, pasta salad, quick summer meals, vegetarian dinner