Grape and Quinoa Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Grape and Quinoa Salad is the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. Featuring fluffy quinoa as the base, this salad is elevated with bursts of juicy red grapes, crunchy cucumber, creamy crumbled feta, and toasted almond slices for added texture. A drizzle of zesty lemon-honey vinaigrette ties it all together, while fresh mint leaves add a fragrant, herbaceous touch. Quick to prepare and loaded with nutrients, this salad makes an ideal side dish or light lunch option. Serve it as a vibrant centerpiece at gatherings, or refrigerate it for an easy make-ahead dish. Perfect for healthy eating, this recipe is customizable and sure to delight both your taste buds and your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1.5 cups red grapes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup toasted almonds, sliced
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed.

Step 3

Remove the quinoa from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, halved red grapes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, toasted almond slices, and chopped mint leaves.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.

Step 8

Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Garnish with additional mint leaves or almond slices before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1462 grams (1462.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1878

Total Fat 108.80g	139%
Saturated Fat 26.10g	131%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 4365mg	190%
Total Carbohydrate 173.20g	63%
Dietary Fiber 15.40g	55%
Total Sugars 51.30g
Protein 63.70g	127%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 880mg	68%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 1756mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 36.0%