Description
This fresh and vibrant quinoa salad with feta is a wholesome Mediterranean dish packed with flavor, texture, and nutrition. Made with fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing, it’s perfect for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup olives
- 3/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 2 tbsp mint
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly.
- Cook quinoa in water for 15 minutes.
- Let quinoa cool.
- Chop vegetables.
- Mix quinoa and vegetables.
- Prepare dressing.
- Toss everything together.
- Add feta and herbs.
- Serve fresh.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add feta before serving for best texture. Adjust lemon and salt to taste. Add chickpeas or grilled chicken if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg