Description
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that brings the taste of summer to your table. Bursting with colorful vegetables, fluffy quinoa, and tangy feta cheese, this refreshing salad is perfect for picnics or light lunches. Drizzled with zesty lemon dressing, it’s not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your preferences. Enjoy a delicious meal that’s both light and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (diced)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Handful of fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa by combining it with two cups of water or vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- While the quinoa cools, chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell peppers.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa and chopped vegetables. Add crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil, then pour over the salad mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve in bowls or on plates, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding proteins like chickpeas or grilled chicken. Experiment with different dressings or herbs for varied flavors. This salad can be prepared ahead of time for convenience—store it in an airtight container in the fridge.