Easy Quinoa Salad with Feta
An easy quinoa salad with feta, dried cranberries, apple, and topped with a honey Dijon vinaigrette. Naturally high in plant-based protein, grain-free, and gluten-free. Serve it on its own or as a side dish with chicken or fish.
Servings 4
Calories 427kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cucumber diced
- 1 apple cored and diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups arugula
For the vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring the uncooked quinoa and water to a boil in a small pot on the stovetop with a lid. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork
- Assemble the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Stir in the cooked quinoa and toss to coat
- Serve as is, or as a side dish with chicken or fish
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 2mg
