Quinoa Salad with Cucumbers and Tomatoes
This Quinoa Salad with Cucumbers packs a flavorful punch! Similar to tabbouleh but made with quinoa. Loaded with feta cheese and fresh parsley, this salad makes a great side to any main course!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
dressing:
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
salad:
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber slices halves or quarters
- 10 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half
- 1/3 cup parsley chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- DRESSING: Combine the lemon juice, garlic, honey, pomegranate molasses, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is combined. Check for seasonings and adjust as desired.
- SALAD: In a large bowl, toss together the quinoa, cucumber slices, tomatoes, parsley, and crumbled feta. You can let the salad cool in the fridge until you're ready to serve. Simply toss with the dressing and serve.
Notes
- If you would like to prepare the salad in advance: Keep the salad component and the dressing separate until you are ready to serve.
