Mediterranean quinoa salad is a light, healthy option that’s filling and packed with plant based protein from whole grain quinoa.

Ingredients needed

Quinoa
Feta cheese
Cherry tomatoes
Kalamata olives
Red onion
Olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Basil
Thyme
Apple cider vinegar
Salt & black pepper

Helpful tips before starting

This salad can be made in under 30 minutes. It’s the perfect salad to make ahead.
In the photos you see medley tomatoes used but I mention cherry tomatoes. Any tomatoes will work in this recipe. Cherry tomatoes have a great sweetness to them but medley tomatoes with all the colors are fun to eat and they all bring their own little flavor.

Storing the leftovers

Mediterranean quinoa salad keeps very well in the refrigerator. At least 3-4 days. I wouldn’t suggest freezing this salad because vegetables get really mushy when thawed from frozen.

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean quinoa salad is a light, healthy option that filling and packed with plant based protein from whole grain quinoa.

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 45

Servings: serving

Calories: 411kcal

Ingredients

Dressing

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup basil, chopped
5 sprig thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Salad

1 cup quinoa dry
1 cup feta cheese crumbled
1 pint cherry tomato halved
1 pint kalamata olives halved
1/2 medium red onion diced

Instructions

First, make the quinoa according to the instructions on the package.
While the quinoa is cooking prep the tomatoes, olives and crumble the cheese if the feta is still in the block form.
Now, chop the basil and remove the thyme from the stems. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, chopped herbs, salt and pepper.
When the quinoa has had a chance to cool, toss in all the ingredients including the dressing. Give everything an even mix.
Lastly, salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or cold.