Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large mug, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
4. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
6. Enjoy your healthy mug salad!
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg