Quinoa Salad with Cucumber and Feta
This refreshing quinoa salad is packed with fresh cucumber and tangy feta, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Feta cheese - 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Cucumber - 1, diced
- Water - 2 cups
- Quinoa - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, and crumbled feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 4g