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quinoa salad feta

Summer is the time for light, refreshing meals that are full of flavor and nutrients. The best quinoa salad feta recipe is just what you need. It turns simple ingredients into a fantastic dining experience.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water
  2. Combine quinoa and water in saucepan
  3. Bring to boil, then simmer for 15 minutes
  4. Let quinoa cool completely
  5. Chop vegetables while quinoa cools
  6. Mix quinoa, vegetables, and feta in large bowl
  7. Whisk olive oil and lemon juice for dressing
  8. Drizzle dressing over salad
  9. Toss gently and serve chilled