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Cucumber Quinoa Feta Salad

A fresh, light quinoa salad with crisp cucumbers, salty feta, and a bright lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa dry
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
  • 2 cucumbers diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool.
  2. Combine quinoa, cucumbers, and red onion in a bowl.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss salad with dressing and gently fold in feta.

Notes

Chilling enhances flavor and texture.