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quinoa salad

Fresh Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

A vibrant and refreshing quinoa salad packed with crisp vegetables, herbs, and tangy feta. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a quick healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
  • Cook the quinoa in 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool completely.
  • Chop vegetables and place them in a large bowl.
  • Add cooled quinoa, olives, feta, and parsley to the bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper together to make dressing.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Serve immediately or chill for up to 3 days.

Notes

Optional add-ins: avocado, red onion, chickpeas, basil, or grilled chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 14gFiber: 5g
Keyword Gluten-Free, healthy, vegetarian
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