Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
A vibrant and healthy quinoa salad bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Large bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa Rinse thoroughly before cooking.
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Cucumber Diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
- 1/2 Red onion Finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- To taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
- Combine the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Remove from heat and let the quinoa cool completely.
- While the quinoa is cooling, prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. You can also substitute the feta cheese with another cheese like goat cheese. For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.