What's for dinner? Quinoa salad with mint and feta

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and calories while cottage cheese is more affordable.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Farro is nutritious and has a similar texture, while brown rice is budget-friendly.

Rinse quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.

Cook quinoa in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes.

Drain quinoa and let cool to room temperature.

Chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into small pieces.

In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chopped vegetables, and crumbled feta cheese.

Finely chop fresh mint and add to the bowl.

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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