Description
A guide to creating visually appealing and nutritious meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and feta cheese.
- Add cooled quinoa to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor.
- Substitute feta with avocado for a vegan option.
- This dish can be meal prepped and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: healthy eating aesthetic