Quinoa, tomato and feta salad
Background
This Quinoa tomato and feta salad is one of my favourite salads throughout the year. Itβs yummy tucked into pita bread for a quick and easy lunch/brunch or can be served as a side dish with grilled meat (lamb, chicken etc) during the Summer. Itβs also ideal for your lunch box, picnics and parties. Itβs healthy, gluten-free, low-cal, and can easily be vegan if plant-based βcheeseβ is used.
Ingredients
- 100g quinoa
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 10g mint leaves
- 1 handful of parsley green
- 150g mini tomatoes
- 3-4 spring onions
- 100g feta cheese (approx.)
Instructions
- Toast the quinoa grains in a frying pan for 3-5 minutes (without any oil). When fragrant, take it off the stove and let it cool.
- Meanwhile, boil some lightly salted water, then add the quinoa. Simmer for 15 minutes until soft. Drain, and let it cool.
- Cut the tomatoes in half, thinly slice the spring onions and chop the herbs. Scatter them into a mixing bowl. Add the oil and lemon juice, then season with salt&pepper and toss gently.
- Cut the feta into small cubes and fold these into the salad.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Brunch - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Side - Steam
- Cuisines: - Tex-Mex
- Occasions: - Anniversaries - Barbecue - Dinner Party - Parties - Picnic - Valentine's Day
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - Low Calorie - Low Carb - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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