Tomato and Mint Quinoa Salad with Feta
A refreshing Mediterranean salad combining quinoa, ripe tomatoes, and tangy feta for a light summer dish. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs quinoa, ripe tomatoes, feta cheese into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 medium, diced ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Cook in 2 cups boiling water, uncovered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Step 2: In a bowl, combine cooled quinoa, diced tomatoes, and crumbled feta. Toss gently to mix.
- Step 3: Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Fold in chopped mint and stir until evenly distributed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
