QUINOA SUMMER SALAD WITH FETA

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This a great healthy side dish or a quick lunch, if you have more than one serving.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Refrigerate quinoa in a large bowl until cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, dill weed, salt, and black pepper into quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 911.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Alanna Ballensky
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and filling meal.


Muerta
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. It's a perfect summer dish.


Kunda Manda
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This salad is a healthy and refreshing way to start your day.


Prince Lauren
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


RAJA AHSAN ALI
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Matt Weeks
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I love the dressing on this salad. It's light and flavorful.


Piper Sadakierski
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This salad is easy to make and it's a great way to get your veggies in.


Kinn Hossain
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad is really good. The feta and veggies add a lot of flavor.


Jee
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and filling meal.


Emily Chavez
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Nanoga Sharifah
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of quinoa, feta, and veggies. It's the perfect summer salad.