Cheeseburger Plate with Pesto Pasta Salad, Grilled Corn & Watermelon Cucumber Salad

The perfect balanced summer dinner: a homemade cheeseburger paired with pesto pasta salad, charred corn and a refreshing watermelon cucumber salad. It's fresh, colorful and proof that eating well doesn't mean your plate has to look like "diet food."

Estimated Recipe & Ingredients

1 serving

Cheeseburger

• 4 oz 90–93% lean ground beef

• 1 hamburger bun

• 1 slice cheese

• Lettuce

• Tomato

• Salt & pepper

Pesto Pasta Salad

• ½ cup cooked rotini

• 1 tbsp pesto

• Cherry tomatoes

• Chopped spinach

• Optional Parmesan

Grilled Corn

• ½–¾ cup corn

• Salt & pepper

• Cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

• 1 cup cubed watermelon

• ½ cup chopped cucumber

• Lime juice

• Pinch of salt

• Optional fresh mint

Cook the burger in a hot skillet or on the grill and top with cheese. Toss the cooked pasta with pesto, tomatoes and spinach. Char the corn in a skillet or on the grill. Combine the watermelon and cucumber with fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt.

Estimated Nutrition — Full Meal

Calories: ~700–750

Protein: ~40–45g

Fiber: ~7–9g

Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 1