Description
A vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean Quinoa Salad packed with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1/2 Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and combine it with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, slice the olives, and chop the parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the prepared vegetables and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Chill the salad for about 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- Customize with additional vegetables like bell peppers or chickpeas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 3-5 days.
- Keep dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Quinoa, Salad, Healthy, Vegetarian