Pea and feta quinoa salad

Name: Pea and feta quinoa salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 cup bulgur wheat; 6 cups water/stock; pinch of salt; 3 cups frozen peas; 1-1½ cups crumbled Feta cheese; 1 large red onion; pea tendrils, for serving; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6
Calories
340 kcal
Course
Lunch, Others
Cuisine
American, Vegan

Pea and feta quinoa salad

Kylie Thomas

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Quinoa salad with sweet spring peas, creamy feta and red onion with easy lemon dressing is the perfect recipe to meal prep ahead for fuss-free lunches.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup quinoa
1 cup bulgur wheat
6 cups water/stock
pinch of salt

for the salad

3 cups frozen peas blanched
1-1½ cups crumbled Feta cheese
1 large red onion thinly sliced
pea tendrils, for serving (optional)

for the lemon dressing

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Combine the quinoa, bulgur wheat and stock/water in a saucepan and season with salt. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered until the liquid has been absorbed. Turn the heat off and cover with a lid then allow to steam for 10-15 minutes until the quinoa grains are al dente. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool to room temperature.
Combine the cooked quinoa and Bulgur wheat with the cooked and cooled peas, feta cheese and onion.
Mix together the dressing ingredients then pour over the salad.
Add the pea tendrils if serving immediately otherwise keep the salad covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 815mg (34%) Potassium 412mg (12%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 715IU (14%) Vitamin C 34.3mg (38%) Calcium 222mg (22%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	340kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	41g	14%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Cholesterol	33mg	11%
Sodium	815mg	34%
Potassium	412mg	9%
Fiber	9g	36%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	715IU	14%
Vitamin C	34.3mg	38%
Calcium	222mg	22%
Iron	2.6mg	14%