Recipe Details
- Prep Time
- 15 mins
- Cooking Time
- 15 mins
- Total Time
- 30 mins
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
A fresh and flavorful salad packed with protein and healthy fats, perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 4
easy
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water.
- 2In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked.
- 3Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- 4In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
- 5In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 6Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- 7Serve immediately or chill for later.