Refreshing Cucumber and Herb Quinoa Salad

A light and nutritious main dish featuring crisp cucumbers combined with fluffy quinoa, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a healthy, refreshing meal.

Main Dish
Easy 15 min 320 cal
Steps

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool. 2. Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. 3. In a bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and mint. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. 6. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top if using. 7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Ingredients

1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1 medium cucumber, diced 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp crumbled feta cheese (optional)

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