Description
Quick and simple summer lunches that are refreshing and satisfying, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and avocado.
- Add the chopped parsley and feta cheese to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for a refreshing cold salad.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite summer vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 10
Keywords: easy summer lunches, quinoa salad, refreshing salad, healthy lunch, no-cook lunch