This Quick Quinoa Salad is a bowl of colorful, nutrient-dense deliciousness. Packed with vibrant bell pepper, crisp cucumber, and luscious cherry tomatoes, this salad is as tasty as it is nutritious. With feta cheese crumbles on top and tossed in a tangy lemon dressing, each mouthful is a crunch and flavor explosion.
This salad is an excellent complement to your next picnic, a filling side dish, or a light meal. This salad is quick and simple to prepare and may be served for lunch, supper, or as a side dish with your favorite entrée. Enjoy a healthy, nutrient-dense treat while it’s fresh! Find out all the information by reading the recipe!
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Recipe Details
Difficulty: easy4
servings25
minutesIngredients
1 cup of quinoa
2 cups of water
1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup of red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Notes
- Don’t forget to avoid rinsing!
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- Pot
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Knife
Instructions For Making Quick Quinoa Salad:
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
- In a pot, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
- While the quinoa is cooking, chop the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Macros:
- Total Calories: 290kcal
- Carbs: 30g
- Proteins: 10g
- Fats: 12g