Description
Quick and easy healthy meals for lunch that are simple to prepare and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- Cook quinoa with water in a pot for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Let quinoa cool slightly.
- Mix in tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and red onion.
- Top with feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Swap feta for goat cheese if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: quick lunch, healthy meals, easy recipes, quinoa salad