🥬🍅 Mediterranean Quinoa Salad: A Nutrient-Packed Lunch 🥗

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup (185 g) uncooked quinoa; 2 cups (480 ml) water; 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt; 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup (75 g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 1/2 cup (80 g) crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup (30 g) red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) dried oregano; Salt and black pepper, to taste

Discover the incredible flavors of this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad! Loaded with fresh vegetables, protein-rich quinoa, and a zesty lemon dressing, this salad is perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch that will keep you energized all afternoon.

Lizzie

Published On Apr 27, 2023

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Total Time

30 Minutes

Servings

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Ingredients

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa and salt, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through and has absorbed all the water. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork, and let it cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dried oregano. Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving.

Experience the incredible flavors of this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad for a light yet satisfying lunch that keeps you energized! 🥬🍅🥗

Nutrition Facts

(Per Serving)

380

Calories

21g

Fat

40g

Carbs

10g

Protein

Total Carbohydrate:	40g
Protein:	10g
Total Fat:	21g
Saturated Fat:	5g
Cholesterol:	17mg
Sodium:	515mg
Potassium:	525mg
Fiber:	5g
Sugars:	4g
Vitamin A:	830 IU
Vitamin C:	19mg
Calcium:	134mg
Iron:	3mg
Vitamin E:	3mg
Vitamin K:	62mcg
Thiamin:	0.2mg
Riboflavin:	0.2mg
Niacin:	2mg
Vitamin B6:	0.3mg
Folate:	100mcg
Vitamin B12:	0.3mcg
Pantothenic Acid:	1mg
Phosphorus:	250mg
Magnesium:	85mg
Zinc:	2mg
Selenium:	5mcg
Copper:	0.4mg
Manganese:	1mg

Values in % are Percent Daily Value (%DV)

🥬🍅 Mediterranean Quinoa Salad: A Nutrient-Packed Lunch 🥗

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts

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