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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a zesty 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 diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced any color
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
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 medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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