Herby Quinoa, Feta & Pomegranate Salad
This vibrant salad is a delightful combination of fluffy quinoa, sweet raisins, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy pine nuts. Tossed together with juicy pomegranate seeds and a refreshing mix of fresh herbs, this dish bursts with flavors and textures. The lemony dressing adds a zesty finish that ties all the elements together perfectly. Enjoy a taste of summer in every bite of this colorful and nutritious quinoa salad.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 300g quinoa
- 1 red onion , finely chopped
- 85g raisins or sultanas
- 100g feta cheese , crumbled
- 200g pomegranate seeds from tub or fruit
- 85g toasted pine nuts or toasted flaked almonds
- small pack each coriander , flat leaf parsley and mint, roughly chopped
- juice 3 lemons
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa following pack instructions – it should be tender but with a little bite. Drain well and spread over a platter or wide, shallow bowl to cool quickly and steam dry.
- When the quinoa is just about cool stir through all of the remaining ingredients with plenty of seasoning.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
SERVES 4 or 6-8 as a side
Nutrition
- Calories: 279 calories
- Fat Content: 11.9 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.4 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 33.2 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 15.6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1.2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 9.5 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.5 milligram of sodium
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