Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Fluffy quinoa tossed with cucumber, tomato, olives, and feta in a bright lemon-oregano dressing makes a light lunch or a hearty side that only gets better as it sits.
Why You'll Love This
- Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
- Holds up well for meal prep for up to 3 days
- Bright, tangy flavor from lemon and oregano
Ingredients
- 1 cupdry quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cupswater
- 1/4 tspsalt, plus more to taste
- 1 cupcherry tomatoes, halved
- 1English cucumber, diced
- 1/2red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cuppitted kalamata olives, halved
- 3/4 cupcrumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cupchopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cupolive oil
- 3 tbspfresh lemon juice
- 1 clovegarlic, minced
- 1/2 tspdried oregano
- 1/4 tspblack pepper
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water for 30 seconds to remove any bitterness.
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