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Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Feta and Herbs is Delicious!

A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad featuring cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, dill, and mint.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  4. Once the quinoa has cooled, fluff it with a fork and add it to the salad. Toss everything together until well mixed.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added crunch, consider mixing in some chopped bell peppers or radishes.
  • Substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.

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