Fresh and Flavorful Mediterranean Quinoa Salad You’ll Love
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Fresh is a vibrant dish packed with fresh vegetables and protein, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- fine-mesh strainer
- large mixing bowl
- small bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup Quinoa rinsed before cooking
- 2 cups Water or Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 medium Cucumber diced
- 1 medium Bell Pepper (Red or Yellow) diced
- 1/2 medium Red Onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley roughly chopped
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice adjust based on taste
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh for bolder flavor
- to taste Salt adjust according to preference
- to taste Pepper adjust according to preference
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the quinoa under cool water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove bitterness.
- Combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives. Combine them in a large mixing bowl with crumbled feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Once the quinoa has cooled slightly, add it to the mixing bowl of vegetables. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to combine.
- Stir in chopped parsley and let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For best taste, prepare a day in advance to allow flavors to meld.