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Mediterranean quinoa salad

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 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 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.

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
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