Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Protein-packed quinoa with vegetables, feta, and a lemon-herb vinaigrette
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 10, 2026
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeThis Mediterranean quinoa salad is the perfect meal-prep lunch — hearty, protein-packed, and loaded with fresh vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta.
Quinoa is a complete protein containing all essential amino acids. Fluff with a fork after cooking and let cool before assembling.
The lemon-herb vinaigrette brightens everything. This salad lasts 5 days in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- 1
Cook quinoa in 3 cups of water for 15 minutes. Fluff and cool.
- 2
Combine cooled quinoa with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, and onion.
- 3
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Toss salad with dressing. Serve cold or at room temperature.
