Description
Quinoa salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish packed with fresh vegetables and creamy feta cheese, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for meal prep or as a colorful side at gatherings. With its customizable ingredients, it’s not only a feast for the eyes but also a nourishing option for health-conscious food lovers. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ? red onion, finely chopped
- ? cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ? cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water (2 cups); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and parsley into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Once quinoa cools slightly, mix it with chopped veggies in a large bowl. Pour dressing over the top and gently toss to combine.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salad and give it another light toss.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg