Fresh Herb and Feta Quinoa Salad
Fresh Herb and Feta Quinoa Salad is a vibrant dish that combines fluffy quinoa with crisp vegetables and aromatic herbs, all enhanced by tangy feta cheese. This refreshing salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light lunch. It’s easy to prepare, bursting with flavor, and can be tailored to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with every bite!
- 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 quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- While cooking, chop cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa with parsley and mint.
- Gently fold in cucumber, tomatoes, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad; season with salt and pepper. Mix gently.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg