Description
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing is a vibrant, fresh dish bursting with flavor. This colorful salad features fluffy quinoa, crisp cucumbers, ripe cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for picnics, family gatherings, or meal prep, this nutritious salad is both satisfying and visually stunning. With its delightful crunch and refreshing taste, it’s sure to impress your guests and elevate any dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or vegan cheese)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, prepare vegetables: chop cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes. Dice red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, fluff cooked quinoa with a fork. Add cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and herbs.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg