Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Savor the Midday with a Scrumptious Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Discover the allure of a nutritious and savory midday dish! Our delightful Mediterranean Quinoa Salad ensures a filling, yet light lunch that brightens your day. Lean into the freshness of this food dish as we delve into this unique recipe.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Dairy Free Low calorie High-protein
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories Fat Saturates Sugars Salt Protein Carbs Fibre
220 kcal 10 g 1.5 g 6 g 0.8 g 8 g 27 g 5 g

Nutrition: The above table indicates nutritional intake per serving for an adult.

Ingredients:

    • 1 cup quinoa
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup cucumber, diced
    • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
    • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

    1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium-sized pot, bring water and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and tender.
    2. In a large bowl, combine prepared quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
    3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
    4. Chill for an hour before serving. Enjoy the refreshing taste of your Mediterranean Quinoa Salad!
With this healthy and hearty Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, lunchtime can now be a remarkable flavor fest! Further, this delicious salad reserves a mighty punch of protein and essential nutrients. Here’s to celebrating great food dishes, one meal at a time!

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