Baked Quinoa Salad
Baked Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines fluffy quinoa with fresh, colorful vegetables for a delightful medley of flavors and textures. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a picnic, family dinner, or meal prep. Drizzled with a zesty dressing and topped with creamy feta cheese, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also looks stunning on any table. Enjoy a healthy meal that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rinsed quinoa
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped, assorted colors)
- 1 cup cucumber (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium pot, combine rinsed quinoa and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- While quinoa cooks, chop bell peppers, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
- In the baking dish, mix cooked quinoa with chopped veggies and crumbled feta.
- Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; pour over the salad mixture and toss gently.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg