Quinoa Salad with Peas, Feta, and Mint

Since quinoa is a very healthy, protein and mineral-rich food, it is recommended to consume it as often as possible. This shouldnt be too difficult, as it is highly versatile. It is excellent in salads, one-pot meals, side dishes, and even desserts. This time, we present you with a refreshing and light salad recipe that is perfect for hot summer days.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 20 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 50 g Quinoa

  • 5 g Mint

  • 40 g Beans, fresh

  • 25 g Cheese, feta

Solatni preliv

  • 2 spoons Juice, lemon

  • pieces Oil, olive

  • 1 pinch Salt, table

Steps

  1. Place the quinoa in a fine sieve and rinse it thoroughly with hot water. Drain the rinsed quinoa and transfer it to a pot, adding 150 ml of cold water. Lightly salt, place on the stove, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and simmer the quinoa for 15 minutes or until the grains soften. Add more water if needed.

  2. Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add the peas and cook until they are completely soft. Drain the cooked peas and let them cool.

  3. Rinse the mint leaves under running water, shake them dry, and roughly chop them. Once the quinoa is cooked, drain it and transfer it to a bowl. Mix it with the roughly chopped mint leaves and let it cool.

  4. In a small bowl, prepare the salad dressing by mixing lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Once the quinoa has cooled, mix it with the peas and the salad dressing. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Crumble feta cheese on top and serve the prepared dish.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 189.74 kcal
  • Fat: 2.56 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32.48 g
    • Sugars: 1.71 g
  • Protein: 7.69 g
  • Fiber: 4.27 g

Advice

If we dont have fresh peas on hand, we can use frozen ones.