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Healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese

A vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean quinoa salad featuring fluffy quinoa, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and a light dressing, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa Choose pre-rinsed for best results.
  • 2 cups water For cooking quinoa.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Can substitute with goat cheese.
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced Use green or black as per preference.
Dressing Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Can substitute with fresh herbs if desired.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve to remove the saponin coating.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until fluffy.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and olives.
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The quinoa can be frozen separately for up to 2 months.