How to Make Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the weather starts to warm up, we often find ourselves craving lighter, fresher meals that are perfect for enjoying in the sunshine. One of our favorite go-to summer dishes is a refreshing quinoa salad packed with colorful veggies and creamy feta cheese. This Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta is not only a delicious and satisfying meal, but it's also incredibly easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner option.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Refrigerate quinoa in a large bowl until cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, dill weed, salt, and black pepper into quinoa.
  • Nutrition

    270 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 912mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 158mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 136mg