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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

A vibrant and healthy Mediterranean quinoa salad packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Salad, Side
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
Mix Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Combine
  1. Add the cooled quinoa to the salad mixture and pour the dressing over. Toss to combine and serve immediately or chill for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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