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Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Feta, Dill & Mint

Delicious Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Feta, Dill & Mint Recipe

This Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Feta, Dill & Mint is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Quinoa and Vegetables
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups cucumbers chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • pot
  • Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the rinsed quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumbers, crumbled feta, chopped dill, chopped mint, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Once the quinoa is cool, add it to the bowl with the vegetables and herbs. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad by adding extra ingredients like bell peppers or chickpeas for added flavor and nutrition.

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