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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a wholesome and nutritious meal packed with fresh vegetables and flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 0.5 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 piece bell pepper sliced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 piece lemon juiced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine mesh sieve
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Boil, then simmer covered for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Chop 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, half a cucumber, and half a red onion into bite-sized pieces. Slice 1 bell pepper. Place veggies in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, juice of one lemon, one clove of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
  4. Once quinoa has cooled, mix it into the bowl with vegetables. Add half a cup of crumbled feta and Kalamata olives. Pour dressing over and toss.
  5. Chop a handful of fresh parsley and sprinkle on the salad. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, rinse quinoa well before cooking. Use the freshest ingredients available and adjust the dressing to your taste.

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