Ina Garten Quinoa Salad Recipe
This Ina Garten Quinoa Salad Recipe is fresh, healthy and full of flavor. It is perfect for lunch, dinner or meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal
For the Salad
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Make the Dressing
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt and black pepper together until smooth and fully combined.
- Use vegetable broth instead of water for richer quinoa flavor.
- Add avocado for creamy texture.
- Use spinach or arugula for extra greens.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Replace feta with goat cheese if preferred.
- Add chickpeas for a hearty salad.
- Toast quinoa lightly before cooking for nutty flavor.
- Use lime juice instead of lemon for different taste.
Keyword Ina Garten Quinoa Salad Recipe