Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
A refreshing and healthy salad with quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup kalamata olives sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic minced
- to taste salt and pepper
1. Cook quinoa: In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. Prepare vegetables: While quinoa is cooking, dice cucumber, red bell pepper, and finely chop red onion.
3. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Combine: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced vegetables, sliced olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
5. Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Enjoy!
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
Healthy, Quinoa, Vegetarian