Salads
Summer Quinoa Salad
⏱ 30 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Steps
- Rinse the quinoa and cook it according to package instructions with 2 cups of water
- Chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and mint
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, parsley, and mint
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld
- Serve chilled and enjoy
