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.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1914mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 3mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
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