High Protein Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad
Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a stunning side. Featuring fluffy quinoa, creamy feta cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and hearty chickpeas, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe delivers a deliciously satisfying balance of protein and fresh flavors. Tossed with a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, it’s complemented by crisp red onions and aromatic parsley for a symphony of flavors and textures. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome, protein-rich salad caters to both vegetarians and health enthusiasts, making it an ideal meal-prep option or quick fix for busy weeknights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 1 cup Cooked chickpeas
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa and a pinch of salt.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the quinoa simmer for about 15 minutes until it's fluffy and the water is absorbed.
Remove the quinoa from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
While the quinoa cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the red onion.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days for flavors to meld further.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.2 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3708 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.8 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 61.5 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 780 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1765 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
