Creamy Quinoa Salad
Creamy Quinoa Salad is a delightful blend of fluffy quinoa, juicy vegetables, and a zesty dressing that elevates any meal. This vibrant salad is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or gatherings. With its refreshing taste and creamy texture, each bite offers a burst of flavor that will brighten your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- ½ red onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh mint (chopped)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta.
- Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss gently.
- Fold in fresh parsley and mint. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg