Description
This Quinoa Salad is a tasty mix of fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes and feta, perfect for a quick meal that’s healthy and satisfying. Enjoy its bright flavors and simple prep for a delicious dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (7 oz) quinoa
- 500 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock
- 50 g (2 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, cut into thin semi-circles
- 100 g (3.5 oz) pitted olives, halved
- 100 g (3.5 oz) feta
- 15 g (0.5 oz) mint
- 2 lemons, zest of 1, juice of both
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a sieve until the water runs clear.
- Place quinoa in a pan with vegetable stock, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender; drain any excess stock.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients, seasoning to taste.
- Combine the cooked quinoa with the dressing and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta to the quinoa mixture; scatter mint on top.
Notes
Rinsing the quinoa helps remove bitterness.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg