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Cucumber Quinoa Feta Salad

A fresh and healthy salad made with fluffy quinoa, crisp cucumber, tangy feta, and a bright lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1.5 cups cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs parsley or dill
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook quinoa and let cool completely.
  2. Combine quinoa with cucumber, onion, and herbs.
  3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss salad with dressing and fold in feta.

Notes

Chill before serving for best flavor.