January Warm Quinoa Salad
Warm up your winter nights with this vibrant January Warm Quinoa Salad, a nourishing and colorful dish that combines fluffy quinoa with fresh vegetables and zesty feta cheese. Tossed in a bright lemon dressing, this hearty salad is perfect as a main course or a delightful side at any gathering. Quick to prepare and customizable to your taste, it’s the ideal comfort food for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear to remove bitterness.
- In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, chop bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Once quinoa has cooled slightly, combine it with chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and toss gently again. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 225g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg