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Quinoa Salad with Fresh Cheese

Quinoa salad with zucchini, tomato, bell pepper, olives, and fresh cheese, dressed with olive oil and lemon. Serves 4.

Cooked and cooled quinoa is combined with fresh vegetables, olives, and fresh cheese in this Mediterranean-inspired salad. Rinse the quinoa before cooking, and toss it with the dressing once it is no longer hot.

Total time30 min
DifficultyVery easy
servings4
Quinoa Salad with Fresh Cheese
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Method

  1. 01

    Rinse the quinoa

    Rinse the quinoa under running water, then drain it well.

    Ready to continue when: The water running through the strainer is clear and the quinoa is drained.

  2. 02

    Cook the quinoa

    Put the quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook covered for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff the grains with a fork.

    Ready to continue when: The water has been absorbed, and the grains are tender and separate.

    20 min
  3. 03

    Prepare the vegetables and dressing

    While the quinoa cooks, cut the zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, and spring onions. Dice the cheese and squeeze the lemon. In a bowl, mix the olive oil with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

    Ready to continue when: The vegetables and cheese are cut, and the dressing is mixed.

    10 min
  4. 04

    Assemble the salad

    Let the quinoa cool. Mix it with the vegetables, olives, and fresh cheese. Pour over the dressing and toss to distribute it.

    Ready to continue when: The ingredients are combined, and the dressing coats the salad evenly.

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