11Jul
3 Healthy Poolside Dishes
Dive into summer with these refreshing poolside delights!
Watermelon Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint leaves, and sliced red onion.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled.
Grilled Veggie Skewers
Ingredients
- Assorted vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and red onions), cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes.
Instructions:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the assorted vegetables onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating the vegetables as desired.
- Brush the skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the skewers on the preheated grill.
- Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
- Remove from the grill and serve hot.
Quinoa Tabouli:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water or vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and fluffy.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, chopped mint leaves, and chopped red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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