Easy Quinoa Salad Recipe
A light and nutritious salad made with fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. This Easy Quinoa Salad is perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water or broth for cooking quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup chopped parsley or cilantro/mint
- ¼ cup crumbled feta optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water/broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 mins until water is absorbed.
- Let quinoa cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
- Top with crumbled feta if using. Chill before serving.
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Notes
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Meal prep: Portion into containers for easy grab-and-go lunches.
- Flavor tip: It actually tastes better the next day once the flavors mingle!