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A bowl of quinoa salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, herbs, and feta cheese. A spoon rests in the bowl.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Chef Jenn
Enjoy a fresh and nutritious meal with this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad. It’s a delightful mix of quinoa, veggies, olives, and feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cucumber
  • ¼ red onion
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Boil the water with salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is fully absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
  • Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and spread it on a baking sheet. Allow it to cool quickly by placing it in the refrigerator.
  • Mix the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint in a large salad bowl.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, and black pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth and well combined.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, letting the flavors meld beautifully.
  • Serve cold and savor the refreshing taste of your Mediterranean Quinoa Salad!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Cook your quinoa in vegetable or chicken broth instead of water for a deeper, savory taste.
  • Make it a heartier meal by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
  • This salad tastes even better after a few hours as the flavors meld, so feel free to make it in advance!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cupsCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 461mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 477IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword easy salad recipe, healthy quinoa recipe, Mediterranean salad, quinoa salad
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