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10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
8
Number of Servings
What to do:
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Place in fridge to chill.
- Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients together until well combined.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork. Toss cucumber, quinoa, red onion, and feta cheese together until combined. Mix in vinaigrette.
- Enjoy!
Cucumber Quinoa Salad with homemade Lemony Italian Vinaigrette
This crisp and cool salad is made simply with all fresh ingredients and is a perfect summertime side!
Nutrition Facts
What you will need:
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 2 cups quinoa, cooked, chilled
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned or roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup of homemade Lemony Italian Vinaigrette
Lemony Italian Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- Pinch of black pepper
