Quinoa Salad with Feta
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.
Originálny recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 35 min
- Porcie
- 4
- Náročnosť
- Ľahká
- Na porciu
- 361 kcal
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Príprava
Suroviny
Suroviny
- 1 šálkaquinoa, rinsed
- 2 šálkawater
- 1 kscucumber, diced
- 1,5 šálkacherry tomato, halved
- 0,5 ksred onion, finely diced
- 0,75 šálkafeta cheese, crumbled
- 0,25 šálkafresh parsley, chopped
- 2 lyžicafresh mint, chopped
dressing
- 3 lyžicaolive oil
- 2 lyžicalemon juice
- 1 strúčikgarlic, minced
- 0,5 lyžičkadried oregano
- 0,5 lyžičkasalt
- 0,25 lyžičkablack pepper, freshly ground
Vybavenie
saucepan · fork · whisk · knife · small bowl · cutting board · large bowl
Postup
Krok za krokom
- 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.
Približne 15 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 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.
Približne 1 min
- 9
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Poznámka kuchára: Chilling improves the flavor and texture of the salad.
Na porciu
Výživové údaje
- Kalórie
- 361kcal
- Bielkoviny
- 11,5g
- Sacharidy
- 38,7g
- Tuky
- 18,4g
- Vláknina
- 5g
- Cukry
- 4,8g
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Správne uchovanie
Store leftover quinoa salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.