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A fresh quinoa salad with colorful vegetables in a bowl.

Quick way to grow your perfect Quinoa Salad in 3 steps

This quick quinoa salad recipe is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal. It's packed with fresh vegetables and a light dressing, making it ideal for lunch or a light dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 Cucumber diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 Red Onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water, then combine it with two cups of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy; then let it cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled quinoa with diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture, then toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  2. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like parsley or mint to the salad. This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.