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.
Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif
- Toplam süre
- 35 dk.
- Porsiyon
- 4
- Zorluk
- Kolay
- Porsiyon başına
- 361 kcal
Alerjen bilgisi: süt içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.
Ön hazırlık
Malzemeler
Malzemeler
- 1 su bardağıquinoa, rinsed
- 2 su bardağıwater
- 1 adetcucumber, diced
- 1,5 su bardağıcherry tomato, halved
- 0,5 adetred onion, finely diced
- 0,75 su bardağıfeta cheese, crumbled
- 0,25 su bardağıfresh parsley, chopped
- 2 yemek kaşığıfresh mint, chopped
dressing
- 3 yemek kaşığıolive oil
- 2 yemek kaşığılemon juice
- 1 dişgarlic, minced
- 0,5 çay kaşığıdried oregano
- 0,5 çay kaşığısalt
- 0,25 çay kaşığıblack pepper, freshly ground
Ekipman
saucepan · fork · whisk · knife · small bowl · cutting board · large bowl
Hazırlanışı
Adım adım
- 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.
Yaklaşık 15 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: 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.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
- 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.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
- 9
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Aşçının notu: Chilling improves the flavor and texture of the salad.
Porsiyon başına
Besin değerleri
- Kalori
- 361kcal
- Protein
- 11,5g
- Karbonhidrat
- 38,7g
- Yağ
- 18,4g
- Lif
- 5g
- Şeker
- 4,8g
Tarifteki malzeme miktarlarından tahmin edilmiştir. Değerler markalara ve değişikliklere göre farklılık gösterebilir.
Tazeliğini koruyun
Store leftover quinoa salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.