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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt to taste salt
  • pepper to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a medium pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let cool.
Mix Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Combine
  1. Add the cooled quinoa to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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