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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Lunch

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Fresh and vibrant quinoa salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and a lemon herb dressing.

4.6(456 reviews)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh herbs (parsley, mint)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse quinoa and cook in water until fluffy, about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Let quinoa cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    Combine cooled quinoa with vegetables and feta.

  4. 4

    Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for dressing.

  5. 5

    Toss salad with dressing and season to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tags

#lunch
#healthy
#mediterranean
#vegetarian

Quick Info

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories280
Protein10g
Carbs32g
Fat14g

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