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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta for Refreshing Flavor

A vibrant and protein-packed Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta that’s simple to prepare, perfect for meal prepping or impressing guests.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Raw Quinoa Rinse to eliminate any bitter saponins.
  • 1 large Cucumber Diced, provides a refreshing crunch.
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes Halved, adds sweetness and juiciness.
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese Crumpled, delivers tangy creaminess.
  • ½ cup Kalamata Olives Pitted and sliced, introduces a salty depth.
  • ¼ Red Onion Finely diced, offers sharpness and crunch.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Mint Chopped, brightens the salad with freshness.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, adds earthy notes and color.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Forms the base of the dressing.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Brings acidity to balance flavors.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced, infuses bold flavor.
  • Salt and Black Pepper Season to taste.

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking and Mixing
  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes; fluff and set aside to cool.
  2. While quinoa cools, wash and dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, mint and parsley. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Once quinoa cools, gently fold it into the bowl with cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, olives and red onion.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and minced garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and gently toss until well coated.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. Freezing is not recommended.

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