Description
A fresh and healthy Mediterranean quinoa salad with a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in water according to package instructions. Let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: quinoa salad, Mediterranean, healthy, lemon vinaigrette, vegetarian