Description
This fresh and vibrant lemon quinoa salad is light, zesty, and full of wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish, it combines fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, and a bright lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa.
- Cook quinoa in water.
- Let cool.
- Prepare dressing.
- Chop vegetables.
- Mix everything together.
- Serve fresh.
Notes
Store in fridge up to 3 days. Add lemon before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg