Description
A fresh and vibrant quinoa salad packed with crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and a bright lemon dressing. Perfect for a light meal or a flavorful side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then add the quinoa.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let the quinoa cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa well to remove any bitterness.
- Let quinoa cool before mixing to keep vegetables crisp.
- Adjust lemon and salt to your taste.
- Chill before serving for a more refreshing flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: vegetarian quinoa salad, healthy quinoa salad, fresh quinoa bowl, easy quinoa recipe, Mediterranean salad