Description
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta is a refreshing and flavorful dish that makes for a perfect healthy lunch option. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta cheese, this salad is easy to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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Quinoa:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
Salad:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ½ red onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and Cook Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then cook with water until absorbed.
- Prepare Salad: Combine quinoa with vegetables, feta, parsley, and mint in a bowl.
- Make Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- You can add chickpeas or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
