Minted Feta, Grape & Cucumber Quinoa Salad Recipe

A refreshing, protein-rich salad full of bright flavours and dressed in a light vinaigrette. This Minted Feta, Grape & Cucumber Quinoa Salad is a balanced, satisfying dish that elevates a classic quinoa salad with unexpected contrasts of sweet grapes, salty feta and cooling mint.

The contrast of sweet grapes and salty feta is irresistible. Add fresh mint and crisp cucumber to the mix and you have a salad that’s light, bright and elegant — perfect for a quick lunch or as a side with grilled salmon or chicken. Quinoa provides a gluten-free, protein-packed base that keeps the salad filling and nourishing while maintaining a spa-like freshness.

Healthy Salad Toppings

Boost texture and nutrition by adding a few healthy toppings. These little extras add crunch, colour and flavour without overpowering the salad.

Six simple, nutritious toppings I like to use:
1. Hemp hearts
2. Blueberries
3. Homemade whole grain croutons
4. Sunflower seeds
5. Pumpkin seeds
6. Dried cranberries

More Healthy Salad Recipes

If you enjoy hearty, fresh salads, these recipes complement the Minted Feta, Grape & Cucumber Quinoa Salad well and are great for warmer days when lighter meals feel best.

• Baby Arugula Quinoa Salad
• Blueberry Spinach Salad
• Confetti Kale Salad (vegan & gluten-free)
• Minted Honey Apricot Couscous Salad

If you make this salad, tag me on Instagram with the hashtag #fraicheliving and leave a comment or star rating below to let me know how you liked it.

XO Tori

Minted Feta, Grape & Cucumber Quinoa Salad

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Minted Feta, Grape & Cucumber Quinoa Salad

Course Salad

Keyword feta, Mint, Quinoa, salad

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Author Fraîche

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 3 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 long English cucumber sliced
• 1 cup seedless red or green grapes cut in half
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
• 2 green onions sliced

For the Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the quinoa and allow it to cool completely.

2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, sliced cucumber, halved grapes, crumbled feta, chopped mint and sliced green onions. Toss gently to mix.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey (or sugar), Dijon mustard and minced garlic. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to coat, season with salt and pepper, and serve.