Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This refreshing salad features fluffy quinoa, crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or meal prep, this colorful salad is packed with nutrients and will delight your taste buds with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork.
- While quinoa cools, chop cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with chopped veggies and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg