Description
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious dish that bursts with flavor and color. This easy-to-make salad combines protein-rich quinoa with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for any occasion, from picnics to cozy dinners, this dish can be enjoyed as a satisfying main or a delightful side. Customize it to your taste for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with 2 cups water or vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Let cool.
- While quinoa cooks, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, chop red onion, and crumble feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa with chopped veggies and feta.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main/Side
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg