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 annosta
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 1 kuppi quinoa rinsed; 2 kuppi water; 1 kpl cucumber diced; 1,5 kuppi cherry tomato halved; 0,5 kpl red onion finely diced; 0,75 kuppi feta cheese crumbled; 0,25 kuppi fresh parsley chopped; 2 rkl fresh mint chopped; 3 rkl olive oil; 2 rkl lemon juice; 1 kynsi garlic minced; 0,5 tl dried oregano; 0,5 tl salt; 0,25 tl 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.

Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin

Kokonaisaika: 35 min
Annoksia: 4
Vaikeustaso: Helppo
Annosta kohti: 361 kcal

KasvisruokaGluteeniton

Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: maito. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.

Esivalmistelut

Ainesosat

1 kuppiquinoa, rinsed
2 kuppiwater
1 kplcucumber, diced
1,5 kuppicherry tomato, halved
0,5 kplred onion, finely diced
0,75 kuppifeta cheese, crumbled
0,25 kuppifresh parsley, chopped
2 rklfresh mint, chopped

dressing

3 rklolive oil
2 rkllemon juice
1 kynsigarlic, minced
0,5 tldried oregano
0,5 tlsalt
0,25 tlblack pepper, freshly ground

Välineet

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

Valmistusohje

Vaihe vaiheelta

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.
Noin 15 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 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.
Noin 1 min
9
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Kokin vinkki: Chilling improves the flavor and texture of the salad.

Annosta kohti

Ravintoarvot

72%Pisteet

Kalorit: 361kcal
Proteiini: 11,5g
Hiilihydraatit: 38,7g
Rasva: 18,4g
Kuitu: 5g
Sokeri: 4,8g

Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.

Säilytä hyvänä

Säilytys

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