Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 635kcal
It is a delicious salad that is loaded with the nutrients of vegetables along with a zesty and flavourful dressing. Serve it on its own or a side dish for your weekend brunch.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Quinoa Cooked
- 1 cup Chickpeas Cooked
- 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper Cubed
- 1/2 cup Cucumber Cubed
- 1/2 cup Grape Tomatoes Cut into half
- 1/2 cup Onions Chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted and sliced
- 2 tbsp Parsley Finely chopped
- 50 g Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Pine Nuts Roasted
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to make the salad except feta cheese and pine nuts in a bowl and mix well.
- Add the dressing ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
- Top the salad with feta cheese and pine nuts just before serving.
Notes
Don't overcook the quinoa, it should be nice and separate. If you cook it more, it might turn mushy.
Wash quinoa 3-4 times with water before you cook it.
It tastes better the next day, so you can cook quinoa in advance and store it in the fridge for the next day too.
If you are not a fan of any of the ingredients, you can simply opt them out.
Always add fresh tomatoes in the salad.
Don't overdo the dressing too, let the flavors of veggies also stand out.
Nutrition
Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1026IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 6mg