Description
This Fresh Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Feta is a vibrant and nutritious dish that beautifully combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries, the nuttiness of quinoa, and the creaminess of feta cheese. Perfect for warm weather, it serves as a delightful side dish or light lunch, packed with vitamins and minerals. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, quartered
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions using 2 cups of water or broth until tender (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- While quinoa cools, chop strawberries, dice cucumber, and slice red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, strawberries, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. Drizzle dressing over the mixture and gently toss to combine.
- If using mint, chop the leaves finely and fold into the salad before serving.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg