Description
A quick, nutritious lunch bowl packed with quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a light dressing. Perfect for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions, then let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chickpeas.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta and chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Swap feta for avocado to make it vegan.
- Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: healthy lunch, quinoa bowl, vegetarian, Mediterranean, quick meal