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Cucumber Quinoa Feta Salad

A fresh Mediterranean-inspired quinoa salad with crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and a bright lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1.5 cups cucumber diced
  • 0.75 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
  2. Cook quinoa with water or broth for 12–15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  3. Let quinoa rest covered 5 minutes, then fluff and cool completely.
  4. Dice cucumber and chop onion and herbs.
  5. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
  6. Combine quinoa, vegetables, herbs, and feta in a bowl.
  7. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
  8. Chill 20–30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, chill at least 30 minutes before serving.