Healthy and so easy to prepare, this one Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl!
Last week I was in overdrive in the kitchen making healthy salads. This delicious Mediterranean quinoa salad is just one of them My current achievements. It combines all of my favorite flavors and is filling and very nutritious.
I know a lot of people who don’t like quinoa. I personally love this miracle grain and eat it quite often. My favorite way to enjoy it is by adding it to a salad. I recently did that Greek salad with quinoa and it turned out very tasty too. This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad I’m sharing with you today is made with simple ingredients and tastes amazing. Even if you’re one of those people who doesn’t like quinoa, you’ll probably still enjoy this salad. Try it.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad video tutorial
About quinoa
- Quinoa is one of the healthiest grains there is.
- It’s a great source of protein, fiber, iron, copper, thiamine, and vitamin B6.
- It is very high in fiber, much more than most grains
- It’s gluten free
- There are over 100 varieties of quinoa, but in the US, white and red grains are the most popular. While the white variety is more aromatic, the red variety contains more nutrients.
- Quinoa can help with weight loss
If you want to learn more about quinoa, read this Forbes article: 7 Benefits of Quinoa: The Super Grain of the Future
About feta cheese
I recommend using a good quality feta cheese as it makes a huge difference. Try to find the variety sold in blocks and stored in brine. I buy feta cheese from a local Bulgarian store, but you can also find it in big health food stores or order feta cheese from Amazon
Ingredients needed for the salad
How to prepare this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
1. Start by cooking the quinoa in lightly salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Place the quinoa on a plate and let cool.
2. While the quinoa is cooling, prepare the dressing by whisking together all of the dressing ingredients.
3. Add the remaining salad ingredients The Add quinoa and pour the dressing over.
4. Mix everything and enjoy!
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the salad
- ¼ Cup uncooked quinoa
- ½ Cup black olives, sliced
- ½ Cup roasted peppers, sliced
- ½ Cup fresh or canned corn kernels
- ¼ Cup red onion, diced
- ¼ Cup coriander, chopped
- ⅓ Cup Feta Cheese Crumble
For the dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- salt pepper
instructions
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Start by cooking the quinoa in lightly salted water according to package directions (15-20 minutes). After cooking, drain and let cool.
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Prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together.
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In a medium bowl, combine quinoa and remaining salad ingredients and pour dressing over. Mix everything carefully and enjoy.
Nourishment
Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 44GProtein: 16GFat: 23GSaturated Fatty Acids: 7GPolyunsaturated fat: 3GMonounsaturated fatty acids: 11GCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 1110mgPotassium: 462mgFiber: 10GSugar: 7GVitamin A: 2600IUVitamin C: 163.4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4.5mg
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