by Simone on August 31, 2011 // 17 Comments »

Quinoa salad with feta and tomato – guestpost AWBHLS

I was invited by the lovely Sanjeeta from Lite Bite to make a guestpost for her theme of Awesome Food Bloggers Healthy Living Secrets… I think it’s a brilliant idea to ask bloggers on how to stay fit, because as a group we are definitely food lovers so a little healthy advice never hurts. Now as for myself and my tips… they’re maybe not earth shattering and most of it is common sense, but still it was good to think about what I do to stay fit and healthy (not enough to be honest) and also on how I can improve on that myself.

Hop on over to Sanjeeta’s blog and check out the other bloggers who posted on AFBHLS before. You might be inspired. And yes, you will also find this wonderful recipe that I send in with quinoa, feta, tomato and courgette. Delicious!


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Quinoa salad with courgette and feta

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

  • 75g quinoa
  • 1 piece courgette (big)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 spring onions (finely chopped)
  • 100g cherry tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1 red chili (finely chopped, seeds removed)
  • 100g feta (crumbled)

Directions:

Cook the quinoa (about 10 minutes), drain and rinse with cold water. Leave to drain
Cut the ends of the courgettes and slice with a potato peeler into thin ribbons.
Add the oil and the vinegar together, mix well and season with salt and pepper
Put everything together, pour the dressing over and stir.
And you're done! Enjoy!

Note

Perfect for a light summery lunch

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17 Responses to “Quinoa salad with feta and tomato – guestpost AWBHLS”

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    Rosa — August 31, 2011 at 09:35

    What a lovely salad! Fresh, healthy, colorful and refined.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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    Regula — August 31, 2011 at 10:33

    Looks lovely, I love quinoa!
    Great picture too :)

    X

    Regula

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    Sanjeeta kk — August 31, 2011 at 10:55

    Thanks Simone for coming over and sharing this wonderful recipe! The tips may not be Earth shattering :) sometimes it is these simple and common sense ways of eating and living which could make a big difference. And I m loving it..thanks again for taking out time and connecting. Tight hugs.

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    Charissa — September 1, 2011 at 00:16

    Had something similar to this last night! Now I’m dying to make my own and you’ve reminded and inspired me to do so! Thank you! :)

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    • Simone (junglefrog) — September 1st, 2011 at 09:46

      Thanks Charissa! I really love this salad too… Mmm, maybe I should make it again today.. :)

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    Annapet — September 1, 2011 at 00:39

    Oh, my! Your blog is so gorgeous! I can just browse here for days and days ;-) . So happy to meet you via mutual friend Sanjeeta!

    Arrows have been pointing me to QUINOA for quite a bit already ;-) . Must try and thank you for sharing!

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    Hannah — September 1, 2011 at 02:27

    Summer on a plate! You captured the freshness and vibrancy of that dish so beautifully- I could eat my computer screen!

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    • Simone (junglefrog) — September 1st, 2011 at 09:49

      He Hannah! Not sure if eating your computer screen would bring out the right flavors..lol

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    Móna Wise — September 1, 2011 at 09:18

    This looks lovely Simone. I just saw another great recipe for Quinoa on TheShiska blog. Must be all the rage this month;0)
    I remember my first time eating Quinoa – it was in 1996. My husband had cooked it in veal stock and served it as a side dish for a wine twisting we hosted at our home. No one knew what it was our how to pronounce it – but they all loved it! Super grain! Super photos too xx

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    • Simone (junglefrog) — September 1st, 2011 at 09:50

      Yeah I know! I’ve been seeing quite a few quinoa recipes around lately too… It’s so versatile and healthy, so what’s not to love?

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    Valerie (Love through the stomach) — September 1, 2011 at 11:18

    It looks beautiful! I haven’t made enough salads recently. I guess it’s got to do with the fact that the weather this summer has had me more inspired to make stamppot and such ;) The sun is shining today though (sortof) so I might follow your lead and make a salad!

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    • Simone (junglefrog) — September 1st, 2011 at 18:06

      I have a thing for salads… I can always eat a good salad… Had one today.. but then the sun was out today so that doesn’t count…

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    Judy@Savoring Today — September 1, 2011 at 14:23

    Feta and tomato are the dynamic duo in my kitchen, garnishing everything from salads to salmon. This dish looks tasty and light. YUM!

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