Old-Fashioned Quinoa Salad
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Old-Fashioned Quinoa Salad

This Old-Fashioned Quinoa Salad is a refreshing and nutritious side dish that bursts with colors and flavors. The combination of fluffy quinoa, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy feta cheese, all dressed in a zesty vinaigrette, makes it a perfect addition to any meal.

๐Ÿค– AI-Generated Recipe ๐Ÿงช Cook at Your Own Adventure Mediterranean gluten-free vegetarian

๐ŸŽฏ This is AI cooking. We're here to have fun. Let's see what happens!

Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:
62% "This should work... probably!"
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Total Time 35 minutes
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Difficulty Easy
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Servings 6
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Category Side Dishes

๐Ÿฅ˜ Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

โœจ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

๐Ÿ”ง Equipment

Required:

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

โฐ Timing

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 35 min

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

๐ŸŽฏ Follow along with our AI chef's step-by-step adventure. Results may vary wildly!

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and quinoa is cooked. Fluff with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

    โฑ๏ธ 20 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Cook until quinoa is fluffy and tender
  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, chopped parsley, and crumbled feta cheese.

    โฑ๏ธ 5 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Mix well to distribute ingredients evenly
  3. 3

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

    โฑ๏ธ 3 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Adjust seasoning to taste
  4. 4

    Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss until everything is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

    โฑ๏ธ 30 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Chilling enhances the flavors
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