Description
A fresh and healthy Mediterranean quinoa salad packed with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients. Perfect for a light lunch or as a 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
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in water according to package instructions. Let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley.
- Add cooled quinoa to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything gently until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use lemon zest for a stronger citrus flavor.
- Substitute feta with goat cheese if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg