LunchSide DishSalad

Quinoa Salad with Feta

Name: Quinoa Salad with Feta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa rinsed; 2 cup water; 1 pcs cucumber diced; 1.5 cup cherry tomato halved; 0.5 pcs red onion finely diced; 0.75 cup feta cheese crumbled; 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped; 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic minced; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

This refreshing quinoa salad combines fluffy quinoa with crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. It's a perfect light meal or a vibrant side dish, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 361 kcal

VegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1 cupquinoa, rinsed
2 cupwater
1 pcscucumber, diced
1.5 cupcherry tomato, halved
0.5 pcsred onion, finely diced
0.75 cupfeta cheese, crumbled
0.25 cupfresh parsley, chopped
2 tbspfresh mint, chopped

dressing

3 tbspolive oil
2 tbsplemon juice
1 clovegarlic, minced
0.5 tspdried oregano
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

saucepan · fork · whisk · knife · small bowl · cutting board · large bowl

The method

Step by step

1
Combine the quinoa and water in a small saucepan.
2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Do not lift the lid during cooking to ensure even steaming.
3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: This allows the quinoa to fully steam and become fluffy.
4
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl to cool completely.
5
While the quinoa cools, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
About 5 min
6
Once the quinoa is cool, add the cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, feta cheese, fresh parsley, and fresh mint to the bowl.
7
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
8
Toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
About 1 min
9
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Cook’s note: Chilling improves the flavor and texture of the salad.

Per serving

Nutrition

72%Score

Calories: 361kcal
Protein: 11.5g
Carbs: 38.7g
Fat: 18.4g
Fibre: 5g
Sugar: 4.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover quinoa salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.