Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl
A vibrant and nutritious bowl featuring fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings
4 people
Difficulty
Easy
Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water until water runs clear.
2
In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
3
Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool to room temperature.
4
While quinoa cools, prepare vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion.
5
In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
7
Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
8
Add feta cheese, parsley, and mint. Toss lightly.
9
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Can be served cold or at room temperature.
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