Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing

Preparation Time:

30 min

Ingredients:

• 150g of quinoa
• 300ml of water
• 100g of cherry tomatoes
• 100g of cucumber
• 50g of red onion
• 50g of feta cheese
• 20g of olives
• 30ml of lemon juice
• 30ml of olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• bowl
• whisk
• knife
• cutting board
• pot

Instructions:

• Rinse the quinoa under cold water until it runs clear.
• In a pot, bring 300ml of water to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
• While the quinoa is cooking, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into small pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
• Once the quinoa is cooked, let it cool for a few minutes, then add it to the vegetable mixture.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently until everything is well combined.
• Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 525kcal
• Carbs: 50g
• Proteins: 15g
• Fats: 25g