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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