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Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Feta, Dill & Mint

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and fresh herbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
Herbs and Dressing
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, and red onion.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, chopped mint, salt, and black pepper.
Toss Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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