A healthy, protein-packed and tasty salad, bursting with fresh flavours and tossed in a light vinaigrette. This Minted Feta, Grape and Cucumber Quinoa Salad makes a balanced and refreshing meal and provides a nice twist to a typical quinoa salad.
I adore the contrast of sweet and salty. The pops of fresh grapes against the salty feta are so delicious! With the added touch of mint and the slight crunch of the quinoa, this salad makes an awesome light lunch or side to dinner (would be dreamy with grilled salmon or chicken). The flavours are very light and reminds me of something you would get served at a spa. The quinoa base packs a protein filled punch (plus, it’s gluten-free) making this the perfect meal to fuel you for a busy day.
Healthy Salad Toppings
Add a little somethin’ somethin’ to your salad, BUT make it healthy! This quinoa salad would taste great with the additions of nutritious seeds.
Here are 6 of my go-to healthy salad toppings:
1. Hemp hearts
2. Blueberries
3. Homemade Whole Grain Croutons
4. Sunflower seeds
5. Pumpkin seeds
6. Dried cranberries
Healthy Salad Recipes
I am a real sucker for a hearty, healthy salad. As we move into warmer days as well, I think it’s safe to say we are all looking forward to cooler and more refreshing meals. If you’re on the hunt for some more recipes check out some of my favourites like:
- Baby Arugula Quinoa Salad
- Blueberry Spinach Salad
- Confetti Kale Salad
- Minted Honey Apricot Couscous Salad
If you happen to make this recipe, be sure to tag me on Instagram with the hashtag #fraicheliving and leave a comment or star rating below, letting me know how you enjoyed it!
XO Tori
Minted Feta, Grape & Cucumber Quinoa Salad
Minted Feta, Grape & Cucumber Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 long English cucumber sliced
- 1 cup seedless red or green grapes cut in half
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
- 2 green onions sliced
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the quinoa and set aside to fully cool.
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In a large bowl, add the quinoa, cucumber, grapes, feta cheese, mint and green onion: toss to combine.
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In a separate small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Mix well and stir into the salad (to taste), tossing to combine.
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Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!
Yum! I’m so excited to try this tonight! It’s just what my body has been craving. xo
This sounds absolutely divine Tori! I hope you don’t mind I shared your recipe on my link love this week xx
That is wonderful thank you Lyndsey!!! xx
Would this sit well overnight!? Looking forward to trying it, but have too much to prep the day of and hope to get this ready the night before. Thanks.
Absolutely! I ate it the next day and it was still delicious:)
Thanks so much for your quick response! You have so many other recipes I cannot wait to try 🙂
Hi Tori! Thanks so much for sharing – making this tonight. Do you think chickpeas would be a good addition to this?
Thanks in advance! Xo
Yes!!! Sorry for the delay!! xo
I made this recipe as an Easter dinner dish. It was a hit with everyone. The ingredients are a unique and fresh combination and the dressing is delicious! Adding honey to the dressing is a must! I’ll definitely make this salad again!