Pea and feta quinoa salad
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Pea and feta quinoa salad
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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
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 6 cups water or stock
- salt pinch
for the salad
- 3 cups peas blanched, frozen
- 1-1½ cups feta cheese crumbled
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- pea tendrils optional, for serving
for the lemon dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
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
(9%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
42 reviews
Excellent
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