Loaded with the nutrients of vegetables along with a zesty and flavourful dressing, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, is a delicious salad that can be made in under 10 minutes. Serve it on its own or a side dish for your weekend brunch.
Mix together cooked quinoa, cooked chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, Kalamata olives, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
Stir together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts just before serving.
Notes
If you do not like a particular ingredient in this salad, you can skip it. It won’t make a big difference.You can add leafy greens such as kale, spinach, arugula for extra nutrition and taste.Add sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes to this salad.This Mediterranean salad remains fresh for a long, making it apt for picnics, pot lucks, and barbecues. It is a great salad for meal prep too.Make it vegan by replacing feta cheese with avocados.