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Easy Summer Dinner No Oven Required

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A fresh, light, and quick summer dinner recipe that requires no oven, perfect for hot days when you want a flavorful meal without heating up the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe avocados
  • 1 large cucumber, sliced thin
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • ½ cup fresh herbs (basil, mint, cilantro), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or couscous
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 1 can canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumber thinly to add crunch without overpowering.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes for bursts of sweetness.
  3. Chop the fresh herbs finely (basil, mint, cilantro).
  4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice last to keep it vibrant.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, stir together cooked quinoa or couscous with rinsed chickpeas until light and fluffy.
  6. Gently fold in cucumbers, tomatoes, and chopped herbs, keeping the salad colorful and inviting.
  7. Drizzle olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat without drowning.
  8. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

[‘Don’t overdress the salad to avoid sogginess; start with less lemon and oil and add more if needed.’, ‘Use fresh herbs generously to enhance flavor.’, ‘Rinse canned chickpeas well to remove tinny flavor.’, ‘Cook grains ahead and chill for faster assembly.’, ‘Keep ingredients chilled until serving to maintain crispness.’, ‘Serve immediately for best texture; salad is best cold or at room temperature.’, ‘Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; add fresh lemon juice before serving to freshen.’, ‘Do not freeze the salad as fresh ingredients and dressing separate and get mushy.’]

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