Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Feta, Dill & Mint
A refreshing quinoa salad with crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and vibrant herbs perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Prep the veggies and herbs by dicing the cucumber and chopping the dill and mint.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a large bowl.
- Add the cooled quinoa, diced cucumber, crumbled feta, dill, and mint to the bowl.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste and mix.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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