Description
Quinoa salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines fluffy quinoa with crisp vegetables and zesty dressing, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. This healthy recipe bursts with flavor and color, transforming simple ingredients into a delightful meal or side dish. Whether for picnics, potlucks, or just to enjoy at home, this quinoa salad will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (approx. 2 tablespoons)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or mint), chopped
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. Combine with 2 cups of water in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa and chopped veggies. Add crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding nuts for crunch or fruits for sweetness. For a heartier version, add black beans or chickpeas.