Healthy Quinoa Salad

Fresh and vibrant quinoa salad with Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for lunch or as a side dish.

Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: 20 minutes. Serves 6.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quinoa, uncooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 cup red onion, diced
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let cool.
  2. Combine cooled quinoa with tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
  3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss salad with dressing.
  5. Add feta and parsley, toss gently.
  6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.