Go Back
A fresh quinoa salad with colorful vegetables in a bowl.

Quick way to grow your perfect Quinoa Salad in 3 steps

A refreshingly simple and healthy quinoa salad that can be prepared in minutes, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly, then combine with water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
Assembly
  1. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and let it cool. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
Finishing
  1. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine and serve.

Notes

For added flavor, try adding fresh herbs like parsley or mint. This salad can be served warm or cold and stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.