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Tomato Cucumber Feta Quinoa Salad

Tomato Cucumber Feta Quinoa Salad offers the crunch of cucumbers, fresh tomatoes and creamy feta mixed with healthy, filling quinoa and topped with a light lemony dressing. This healthy salad recipe is a great addition to your summer meals, BBQ or picnics.

Tomato Cucumber Feta Quinoa Salad with spoon

TOMATO CUCUMBER FETA QUINOA SALAD

When I plant my garden I always go a little overboard with tomatoes. 

I plant at least 10-12 tomato plants and by the time summer is over we are eating tomatoes in almost every meal.

This year when Will started helping me plant my garden the first thing he mentioned was how he loved eating the cherry tomatoes last year. 

We ate them like candy!

If you have an abundance of fresh vegetables this time of year this salad is one to make.

I love the crunch fresh vegetables paired with the creamy feta cheese and the quinoa.

I have salads on repeat in the summer months including this Persian Tomato Cucumber Salad, Easy Lebanese Salad and this Summer Orzo Pasta Salad.  

Tomato Cucumber Feta Quinoa Salad in a blue bowl

I think tomatoes make everything better, especially salads. 

Today’s recipe for Cucumber Tomato Feta Quinoa Salad is another one of my go-to salad recipes that I make in the summer, especially when my tomatoes are plentiful.

If you haven’t noticed I have been on a grain kick lately and really like adding them into salads. 

Recently I have made this Avocado Kale Quinoa Salad,  Zucchini Chickpea Quinoa Salad and Vegetable Bulgar Salad with Mint Yogurt Dressing.

Tomato Cucumber Feta Quinoa Salad in small bowl

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN THIS SALAD?

FRESH VEGETABLES: This salad uses fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and green onions.

Feel free to use any fresh vegetables you have on hand. 

QUINOA: The quinoa is a nice grain to use in this salad and is a gluten-free option.

You can also use bulgur wheat, farro, wheat berries or any grain you like. 

FRESH HERBS: I used fresh parsley in this salad but any fresh herbs will take this to the next level. I think dill would also be nice and fresh mint. 

DRESSING: The salad dressing on this salad is a light dressing using lemon juice and olive oil. If you have a favorite pre-made dressing feel free to use that. 

Tomato Cucumber Feta Quinoa Salad in large bowl

I love adding quinoa to salads to add texture and keep me feeling full. 

I find quinoa to be a bit bland on its own and really like to find ways to incorporate it into our meals which usually leads me to salads. 

When I make this salad I like to add it to a bed of romaine or arugula or stuff it in a pita with a few scoops of hummus.

IF YOU LIKE QUINOA CHECK OUT THESE RECIPES: 

MEDITERANEAN QUINOA SALAD 

GREEK QUINOA SALAD 

GARLIC MUSHROOM QUINOA 

QUINOA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES 

Tomato Cucumber Feta Quinoa Salad in large bowl

Tomato Cucumber and Feta Quinoa Salad

Yield: 4-6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Tomato Cucumber and Feta Quinoa Salad offers the crunch of cucumbers, fresh tomatoes and creamy feta mixed with healthy, filling quinoa topped with a light lemony dressing. This salad is a great addition to your summer meals, BBQ or picnics.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1/4 cup feta, crumbled
  • 1/2 cucumber, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 green onions, green and white parts chopped
  • 1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to directions. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine the feta cheese, cucumber, fresh parsley, green onions and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Add the olive oil and lemon juice mixing to coat the salad.
  4. Add the quinoa and mix to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve or cover and refrigerate.

Notes

If I make this and have leftovers I will often adjust the taste the next time I eat it. The lemon and olive oil really soak into the quinoa so to bring the flavor back out try adding a bit of each until you are at your desired flavor.
This salad goes great over greens as well: try arugula or romaine.

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Jason

Thursday 18th of July 2024

How many servings does this make?

Julia

Friday 19th of July 2024

I can feed my family of 5 and depending on how much they eat have a little leftover. Hope you enjoy!

Geraldine Reidy

Tuesday 20th of July 2021

Made this salad, Absolutely Wonderful, especially on a bed of rocket (Arugula

Julia

Tuesday 20th of July 2021

I am so glad! Love the idea of serving it on arugula!

Beth Blacksin

Friday 20th of June 2014

Julia: Whew! just in time. I finished the zuke/quinoa salad and need another one! I'll make this tomorrow. Salads are the main course for summer lunch and dinner!

Julia

Friday 20th of June 2014

Ha..I have you stocked up on salad recipes! I just make so many in the summer and I figure I might as well share the ones I make for salad lovers like you!

Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness

Friday 20th of June 2014

It's like a Greek salad with substance! YES! I love Greek salad, but I can't eat a meal of just veggies and a little cheese....or I get hangry. (hungry and angry!) Love this! Pinning!

Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens

Thursday 19th of June 2014

Ohhh … this looks so fresh and delicious! I can't wait to make this! I love hearty salads! And sometimes it's nice to have a salad that isn't all lettuce! :) The lemony dressing sounds great with the veggies and quinoa!

My oldest especially LOVES tomatoes! Not always in the salad - but sometimes on the side! And those little cherry ones are especially tasty!

Julia

Thursday 19th of June 2014

Thanks! I love hearty salads too! I think quinoa adds some great texture and helps me feel full when eating salads which I like!

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