Quinoa Salad with Watermelon and Feta

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  • Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
Quinoa 1 1/2 cup For the dressing:3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion, such as vidalia½ cup extra virgin olive oilSalt and pepperFor the salad:¾ cup crumbled feta1½ cups watermelon, diced3-4 tbsp. minced fresh parsleyLemon zest, to taste
Directions
Rinse the quinoa well and strain off excess water. Cook according to the package directions. Let cool to room temperature. Store and refrigerate if not using right away.

To make the dressing, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, and onion in a small bowl or jar. Mix well. Add in the olive oil and whisk well to emulsify the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a medium bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the feta, watermelon, and parsley. Add lemon zest, salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Serving Size: 8-10 servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCHILDRESS1.

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 249.9
  • Total Fat: 15.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.4 mg
  • Sodium: 169.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 6.0 g

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