Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad with quinoa, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add quinoa, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cranberries, walnuts, and feta.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the walnuts before adding them.
- You can substitute feta with goat cheese if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean