4.6 from 15 votes
The Best Quinoa Salad You Will Ever Try
This deliciously healthy quinoa salad comes together in no time and is perfect as a side or main dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 582 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
The Salad:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium cucumber seeded and chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1 small red onion sliced
- 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped
The Dressing:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- pinch of salt and fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed quinoa with water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.
- Remove the pot from the heat and set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients (olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar). Whisk until blended, then season with salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, red onions, and parsley. Toss well.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the quinoa salad and let the salad rest in the fridge for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
- For this salad, I use a very simple dressing, but it's very versatile and goes well with any other vegetables. Nevertheless, feel free to modify this salad dressing by adding a tablespoon of Dijon mustard or apple cider vinegar instead of red wine vinegar.
- You can choose between white and red quinoa. Use white quinoa if you want a fluffier texture, or red quinoa if you prefer something grainier. I like to use white quinoa for this recipe, as it has a more delicate taste when cooked.
- You should always rinse the quinoa under cold water for 1 minute before cooking. This helps remove any bitter flavor from the quinoa.
Nutrition Information
Calories
582kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
364mg
(15%)
Potassium
1082mg
(31%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
4505IU
(90%)
Vitamin C
129mg
(143%)
Calcium
265mg
(27%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 582
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 582kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1082mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4505IU | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 129mg | 143% |
| Calcium | 265mg | 27% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.