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Overhead shot of a vibrant Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with quinoa, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta, and red onion.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

A fresh and healthy quinoa salad with Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook the quinoa: Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, Kalamata olives, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
  4. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve: Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Notes

You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or chickpeas to this salad.

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