Elevate Your Summer Menu with Herb-Infused Quinoa Salad

Today’s Creation: Herb-Infused Quinoa Salad

I’m excited to share a new recipe with you all today that captures the fresh flavors of summer in every bite. This herb-infused quinoa salad is light, colorful, and bursting with a variety of textures and flavors that will leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed.

To start, gather the following ingredients:

• quinoa (200g)
• cherry tomatoes (150g)
• cucumber (100g)
• red onion (50g)
• fresh parsley (20g)
• fresh mint (10g)
• feta cheese (50g)
• lemon (1)
• olive oil (30ml)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)

For this recipe, you will need the following kitchen tools:

• saucepan
• knife
• cutting board
• fine grater
• mixing bowl

Start by cooking the quinoa according to the package instructions in a saucepan. While the quinoa is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, and feta cheese into small, bite-sized pieces. Once the quinoa is cooked, let it cool slightly before transferring it to a mixing bowl.

Add the chopped vegetables and feta cheese to the quinoa. Zest the lemon over the salad, then squeeze the juice of the lemon into the bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss everything together until well combined.

This herb-infused quinoa salad weighs approximately 600g in total and yields around 4 servings. Each serving is about 150g and contains roughly 250 calories.

A unique tip for this recipe is to let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and intensify, resulting in a more pronounced taste experience.

I hope you give this herb-infused quinoa salad a try and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors it has to offer. Feel free to customize the ingredients to suit your preferences and make it your own. Happy cooking!