05
Mar
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Prep
10 min
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Cook
15 min
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Ready In
25 min
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2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup chickpeas (optional)
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Directions
1️⃣ Cook the Quinoa:
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Cook according to package instructions (typically 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water, simmered for 15 minutes).
- Fluff with a fork and let it cool slightly.
2️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables:
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber.
3️⃣ Assemble the Bowl:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, and sunflower seeds.
- Crumble the feta cheese on top.
4️⃣ Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
5️⃣ Toss & Serve:
- Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss everything together.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a chilled quinoa salad.
Footnotes
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Cook's Note:
💡 Why You'll Love This Recipe ✔ High in Protein: Quinoa and chickpeas provide a great source of plant-based protein. ✔ Quick & Easy: Ready in just 25 minutes. ✔ Customizable: Add avocado, spinach, or grilled chicken for extra flavor.
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Editor's Note: