A fresh and vibrant salad packed with protein-rich quinoa, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for meal prep or a light lunch.
⏱️ Prep Time
15 min
🔥 Cook Time
15 min
⏰ Total Time
30 min
🍽️ Serves
4
🔥 Calories
320
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Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
⏱️ 15 minutes
Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Allow quinoa to cool to room temperature.
⏱️ 10 minutes
In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley.
⏱️ 3 minutes
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
⏱️ 1 minutes
Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese.
⏱️ 1 minutes
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
⏱️ 1 minutes
Note 1
This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
Note 2
For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with vegan feta.
Note 3
Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
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February 01, 2026 at 07:40 PM • Saved by demo