Description
A collection of delicious food ideas for New Year celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup of parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Let quinoa cool after cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
- Top with feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Great for potlucks or gatherings.
- Substitute feta with avocado for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: New Year food ideas, salad recipes, healthy recipes