Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta
Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta balances bright lemon and tangy cider vinegar with juicy tomatoes, cool cucumber, and salty feta. Dill and black pepper add a fresh, herbal lift, making this a zippy, refreshing side or light lunch for warm days. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor contrast.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Move the quinoa to a large bowl; refrigerate until cooled, about 30 minutes.
- 4
Stir the cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, dill weed, salt, and black pepper into the quinoa until evenly mixed.
- Calories 334.51 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 11.93 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 43.02 g 16%
- Total Fat 12.67 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.02 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 22.41 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 369.58 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 6.44 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 6.19 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 171.97 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.74 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 23.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 40.56 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 18.49 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta is a Greek side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cucumber, and Dried Dill. Each serving provides about 334.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cucumber, Dried Dill, Feta Cheese. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 334.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta healthy?
- Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 334.51 calories and 11.93 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 369.58 mg (16% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.02 g (25% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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