55 Cold Lunch Ideas for Work
This refreshing cold quinoa salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, red onion, and a zingy olive oil–lemon dressing for a quick and satisfying protein-packed lunch.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked quinoa
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Cucumber diced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese crumbled
- 0.25 cup Red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Ensure quinoa is pre-cooked and fully cooled before starting the salad.
- Prepare the vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and red onion.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, mix again, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Great for meal prep. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Add dressing just before eating if making in advance.