Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Nutritional Information
Fresh and healthy quinoa salad with Mediterranean vegetables and feta cheese.
This recipe is originally for 6 servings. How many are you cooking for today?
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber diced
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.
While quinoa cools, prepare all vegetables and place in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Add cooled quinoa to the vegetables.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Add feta cheese and fresh parsley, gently folding to mix.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Serve cold or at room temperature.
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