Healthy Quinoa Salad
This vibrant quinoa salad is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and zesty lemon dressing. Packed with nutrients, it’s perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it transforms healthy eating into a gourmet experience that will leave your taste buds singing. Enjoy this meal cold or warm – either way, it’s a winner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups of water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa in a large bowl and add chopped veggies and crumbled feta on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg