Quinoa-Arugula Layered Salad
Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and is packed with protein and essential amino acids.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cup Arugula
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Add cooked quinoa to the salad bowl and pour the dressing over it.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.