Quinoa Salad with Cucumber & Feta
Light, protein-packed salad with fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta. Perfect for lunch or a side dish—ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer until water runs clear.
Step 2
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in quinoa.
Step 3
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa absorbs all water, ~15 min.
Step 4
Fluff with a fork and spread on a plate to cool for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Transfer cooled quinoa to a large bowl; add cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
Step 6
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
Step 7
Toss gently until combined; top with feta cheese.
Step 8
Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Tools you’ll need
- fine-mesh strainer
- medium saucepan with lid
- fork
- cutting board
- knife
- large bowl
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