Description
A nutritious and vibrant quinoa salad perfect for summer lunches or as a side dish, packed with fresh vegetables and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
- Add the quinoa and water to a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
- Allow the quinoa to cool down for a few minutes.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Add avocado right before serving for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: quinoa salad, summer salad, healthy lunch, vegetarian salad, meal prep