Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This bowl of Mediterranean quinoa salad is quick and easy. The salad is a mix of quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, black olives, and fresh herbs. It is topped with feta cheese and drizzled with a lemon and olive oil dressing.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Nutritional Benefits: High in fiber and protein, packed with antioxidants from vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa (cooked)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese (omit for vegan)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, and olives.
- Add the cooled quinoa to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad, then season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well and garnish with parsley and feta cheese if desired.
Substitutions:
- For gluten-free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- For vegan: Omit the feta cheese or use vegan feta.
Tip: Prepare the quinoa ahead of time to save even more time.
