Weekly Meal Prep Quinoa Salad

This fresh and hearty quinoa salad is perfect for prepping ahead of a busy week. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, sweet peas, tangy feta, fresh herbs, and crunchy almonds, it’s topped off with a zesty lemon-Manuka Doctor honey vinaigrette. Enjoy it on its own, over greens, or as a protein-rich side.

Ingredients:

Salad Ingredients:
  • 2 cups uncooked quinoa (yields ~6 cups cooked)
  • 5 cups frozen peas
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped or pulsed in a food processor
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
Dressing Ingredients:
  • ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 3–4 large lemons)
  • ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons Manuka Doctor honey 

Directions: 

Step 1: Cook the Quinoa:
  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  • Cook according to package instructions (typically 2 cups water per 1 cup quinoa).
  • Once cooked, fluff with a fork and let cool.
Step 2: Prepare the Peas:
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, then remove it from heat.
  • Add frozen peas and cover for about 5 minutes until they turn bright green.
  • Drain and let cool. This quick-steep method keeps them tender without getting mushy.
Step 3: Make the Dressing:
  • Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and Manuka Doctor honey in a blender or jar with a lid.
  • Blend or shake until well combined. Adjust to taste—add more Manuka honey for sweetness or salt for balance.
Step 4: Assemble the Salad:
  • In your jars or portioned containers, layer with cooled quinoa, then peas, then add a layer of feta, herbs, and chopped almonds.
  • Keep the dressing in a separate jar and add when serving. 

Storage & Serving: 

  • Divide the salad into 4–6 airtight containers for grab-and-go meals.
  • Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Tip:
  • Add roasted chickpeas or avocado for extra richness or change the base quinoa layer with pasta to add variation to your weekly meals. 

 

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