Description
A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad with feta cheese, cucumber, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, or dill)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the quinoa with water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced cucumber and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Once the quinoa has cooled, mix it with the cucumber and feta, drizzle with the dressing, and toss gently.
- Add fresh herbs, let it sit for 30 minutes to meld the flavors, and serve.
Notes
Ensure to rinse quinoa thoroughly for fluffiness. Fresh herbs are essential for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: quinoa salad, healthy salad, summer salad, vegetarian, Mediterranean dish