Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe
A refreshing and healthy salad with quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a tangy lemon dressing.
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup kalamata olives sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 unit lemon juiced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt and pepper
1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Let it cool.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
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