Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta

Yield: 2

Author: Lauren Cohen, MS, RDN

This Mediterranean quinoa salad is bright, simple, and comes together in minutes when you already have quinoa cooked in the refrigerator.

It’s a great way to stretch 1 cup of cooked quinoa into two side dishes, adding fresh vegetables, herbs, lemon, and a little feta to make it more complete.

The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd, making it an easy, fresh addition to summer barbecues or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cucumber, diced
• ⅛ cup crumbled eta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or ½ teaspoon dried parsley)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• Pinch cumin
• Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine the salad ingredients. Add the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and crumbled feta to a medium bowl.
2. Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. Toss and season. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust salt or lemon as needed.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

219

Fat

10 g

Sat. Fat

2 g

Protein

7 g

Carbs

26 g

Fiber

4 g

Cholesterol

5 mg

Net carbs

22 g

Sodium

684 mg

Sugar

4 g

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate. Individual ingredients and brands may vary.

A Note on Portions and LCN Protein-Forward Recipes

As a registered dietitian, I work with many people who have higher protein needs than are typically reflected in standard meal patterns. Because of that, you may notice that some of my recipes include slightly larger portions of protein than what you might see in other recipes or in older USDA-style guidelines.

This is intentional.

These recipes are designed to support balanced meals that work in real life, particularly for people focusing on satiety, blood sugar balance, and sustainable eating patterns.

Recipe servings are standardized to calculate nutrition information, but portions are always personal. Your appetite, activity level, and needs may vary from day to day. If you find yourself wanting more or less than the listed serving size, that’s completely normal. As always, the goal is to honor your hunger and eat in a way that feels satisfying and balanced.

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