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Cucumber Quinoa Feta Salad

A refreshing salad with fluffy quinoa, crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, feta, and lemon dressing perfect for light lunches or summer dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 red onion finely diced
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa and cook in water or broth until fluffy; let cool slightly.
  2. Combine quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly combined.
  5. Garnish with parsley before serving; chill if desired.

Notes

Use fresh herbs and chilled ingredients for the crispest salad.