Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes such a delicious lunch or light dinner. It is full of fresh and delicious ingredients and is pulled together perfectly with Greek Salad Dressing!
Servings: 6 large servings
Calories: 403kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa dry and rinsed (180 grams)
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 medium cucumber diced
- 1 small red pepper diced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 6 ounces feta cheese crumbled (170.1 grams)
- 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives (113.5 grams)
- 1/2 cup Greek Salad Dressing or added to taste (124 grams)
- fresh parsley minced for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and continue cooking until all the water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and allow to cool. Alternatively, you can make Instant Pot Quinoa.1 cup quinoa
- After quinoa has cooled, combine with the veggies and feta.2 Roma tomatoes, 1 medium cucumber, 1 small red pepper, 1/2 red onion, 6 ounces feta cheese, 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
- Top with Greek Salad Dressing to taste. Garnish with a little fresh parsley if desired.1/2 cup Greek Salad Dressing, fresh parsley
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Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 54.5mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3.4mg