Quinoa Salad with Grape Tomatoes and Feta Cubes

This quinoa salad supports balanced everyday eating with fresh ingredients.
It offers steady energy while remaining light and satisfying.
Grape tomatoes and cucumber bring calm nourishment and freshness.
Red onion adds brightness that keeps the dish grounding.
Olives and feta create depth without heaviness.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Quinoa Salad with Grape Tomatoes and Feta Cubes

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Quinoa salad with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta for a balanced plant-forward everyday side dish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
• 1 cucumber diced
• ¼ red onion finely chopped
• ¼ cup Kalamata olives
• ½ cup feta cheese cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
2. Bring water to a boil in a pot.
3. Add quinoa, reduce heat, and cover.
4. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until tender.
5. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool slightly.
6. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl.
7. Add grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
8. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
9. Season with salt and black pepper.
10. Toss gently to combine.
11. Add feta cubes and mix lightly.
12. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 358mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 651IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Let quinoa cool before adding vegetables.
Chop ingredients evenly for balanced texture.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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