Description
Savor the essence of summer with this vibrant Summer Grain Bowl, featuring a delightful combination of quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Green Goddess Feta Dressing. Each bite bursts with freshness, making it perfect for picnics, light dinners, or meal prep. This customizable dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also brightens up your table with its colorful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- While the quinoa cooks, prepare the veggies: dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion. Soak sliced onion in cold water if milder flavor is desired.
- For the dressing, mix crumbled feta cheese with minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped herbs in a bowl until creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and herbs. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently until everything is coated.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve immediately or chill for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Bowl
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize with seasonal veggies or swap grains like farro or brown rice. This grain bowl can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.