Quinoa Salad

Name: Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 2 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Salt and black pepper to taste

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Quinoa Salad

Story updated September 18, 2026

Quinoa has been cultivated in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia for thousands of years as a staple grain of Indigenous civilizations, including the Inca. It only became a fixture of Western health-food salads in the 2000s and 2010s, as its nutritional profile drew global attention.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1Combine the quinoa and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
2Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
3In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa with the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and parsley.
4Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice, then pour over the salad.
5Toss well, season with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature or chilled.

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