Description
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta & Beans
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 cup cannellini beans (or any white beans), drained and rinsed
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Cook quinoa:
Prepare quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
Mix the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Combine ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, beans, and chopped basil.
Add the dressing:
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
Top with feta:
Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and garnish with extra basil leaves if desired.
Chill & serve:
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes (for quinoa)
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 220 kcal per serving
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