Healthy Feta Quinoa Salad Recipe

This is a delicious Healthy Feta Quinoa Salad Recipe with a homemade lemon dressing.

With spring at my door, I was in the mood for something fresh, light, healthy, and delicious.  I threw this Healthy Feta Quinoa Salad together in my kitchen and it was AMAZING!  You will love, love, love it! The quinoa mixed with fresh herbs of mint and parsley, combined with  garden tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion, was complimented well with the zesty lemon dressing and salty feta.  

Healthy Feta Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing!

My husband came home from a grueling cross training workout and when he saw what we were eating, he asked, “Umm, where is the rest of it?”  I said, “This is it.”  He gave me a look that could kill, but said nothing. Not a huge fan of mint in savory dishes, he noticed the mint and asked, “Is that going in the salad?”   I said, “Don’t worry, it will be good.”  Then he saw the parsley and asked, “Not that too?”  I answered, “Quit watching what I am making.  It will be good.”  He gave me the “We will be going out for dinner after I try this,” look. We sat down to eat, and  after his first bite, with genuine shock in his voice, he said ,”This is really good, honey.”  He didn’t eat seconds.  He ate thirds!  Winner in this household.  Now you give my Healthy Feta Quinoa Salad a try.  And when you love it, I told you so!

If you like this recipe, check out: Spanish Orzo Salad, Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad with Capers and Olives, and Cucumber and Dill Salad.

Healthy Feta Quinoa Salad Recipe

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Quinoa Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 387 kcal

Author: Katie Crenshaw

This is a delicious Healthy Feta Quinoa Salad Recipe with a homemade lemon dressing.

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Ingredients

• 4 Cups of Vegetable Broth
• 2 Cups of Uncooked Quinoa
• ¾ Cup of Finely Chopped Mint
• 1 Cup of Finely Chopped Parsley
• 2 Cups of Chopped Cucumber
• ¾ Cup of Finely Chopped Onion
• 2 Cups of Chopped Tomatoes
• 6 oz Crumbled Feta
• 3 Tbs of Olive Oil
• ½ Cup of Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
• 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
• ½ Tsp Hot Pepper Flakes
• Salt and Pepper To Taste

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to directions with the vegetable broth. Cool and set aside.
2. Add mint, parsley, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, and feta to the quinoa.
3. In a separate bowl create dressing: Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, pepper flakes, garlic, salt and pepper.
4. Pour lemon dressing mixture in quinoa salad and mix well. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Feta Quinoa Salad Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g 25%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 25mg 8%

Sodium 958mg 40%

Potassium 652mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 47g 16%

Dietary Fiber 6g 24%

Sugars 5g

Protein 13g 26%

Vitamin A 39.6%

Vitamin C 39.6%

Calcium 21%

Iron 22.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.