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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 Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 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 water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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