Description
This healthy quinoa salad is packed with nutrients and flavor, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Once quinoa is cooked, let it cool slightly and then add it to the vegetable mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a more filling meal.
- Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 7
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