Quinoa Cucumber Salad
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
187 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Quinoa Cucumber Salad
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A refreshing, fulfilling quinoa cucumber salad with vibrant herbs, feta, and a bright lemon dressing.
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Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 2 Persian cucumbers diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoon preserved lemon minced (rind only)
- ¼ cup kalamata olives halved
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh mint chiffonade
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- ¼ cup pistachios toasted and chopped
For the Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.Remove from heat, let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Spread on a baking sheet to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and cumin until emulsified.
- Dice the cucumbers. Finely chop the red onion and preserved lemon rind. Halve the kalamata olives.Chiffonade (thinly slice) the fresh mint and chop the dill.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cucumbers, red onion, preserved lemon, and olives. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Fold in mint and dill carefully to avoid bruising. Gently mix in feta and toasted pistachios, reserving a little for garnish.
- Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.Before serving, toss gently and garnish with reserved feta and pistachios.
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Calories
187kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Potassium
175mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
259IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 259IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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