QUINOA, CUCUMBER, TOMATO AND FETA SALAD RECIPE - (4.1/5)

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Provided by á-6498

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quinoa, beige, red or black
1 cup water
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cucumbers, chopped, unpeeled
1 pint cherry or baby heirloom tomatoes, halved
1 cup flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup red wine or balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/3 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons smoked Spanish paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, simmer until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Tip: Do not overcook. Chill in the refrigerator to cool. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, spinach and about half of the feta. Gently toss in the cooled quinoa; do not over mix or stir. Whisk vinegar, salt, honey and smoked paprika in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle over the combined salad ingredients; toss gently. Add vinaigrette; avoid overdressing. Top with feta; serve immediately.

Possible Waiswa
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It made a great light meal.


Kehn Ten
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch option. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Iram Ch
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The quinoa is cooked perfectly and the flavors in the salad are amazing.


Maqsood Ahamad
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I love that it's a healthy and delicious option for a quick lunch or dinner.


Sheriff Bah
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


MUHAMMAD UMAR SADIQ
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone was raving about how delicious it was.


Charbel Aboumalham
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers.


Marti Aldeco
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The quinoa is nutty, the cucumbers are refreshing, the tomatoes are sweet, and the feta is tangy.


runiellounds
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and delicious option for a quick lunch or dinner.


Yarel Garcia
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


O.M Modise
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Dalila Messoubeur
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I wasn't sure about the combination of quinoa and cucumber, but it actually worked really well. The salad was very refreshing.


Talha baloch Talha Mari
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It made a great light meal.


Alivia Stiles
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch option. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


alan komane
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but it was cooked perfectly in this recipe.


Bruce Stover
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover quinoa. It was quick and easy to make, and it was very tasty.


Mizh Gold is
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I loved this salad! It was so light and healthy, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Chinonso Uchechukwu
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad was very easy to make and it was a hit with my family.


Gr Rajput
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This salad was incredibly refreshing and flavorful! The combination of quinoa, cucumber, tomato, and feta was perfect, and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.