Quinoa Salad
Equipment
- Saucepan for cooking quinoa
- Large mixing bowl
- Cutting board and knife
- Small bowl for dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ red onion finely diced
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- fresh herbs like parsley or mint Optional
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa. Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs if using.
Notes
For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
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