Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Olives
Deliciously Fresh and Healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Olives
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover andsimmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Remove from heatand let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese,chopped parsley, chopped mint, chopped red onion, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped cucumber.Mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijonmustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss well to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
fat 17g protein 10g calories 315kcal carbs 31g
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 10gFat: 17g
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