Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This vibrant Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a nutritious and filling dish perfect for dinner. Bursting with colorful vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy lemon dressing, it offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Not only is it vegan-friendly, but it's also packed with protein and fiber, making it a wholesome meal option.

30 min total Base: 4 servings 320 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings4 servings

1Base: 4 servings32

Fixed ingredients: Quinoa, Water, Cherry tomatoes, Cucumber, Red bell pepper, Red onion, Black olives, Fresh parsley, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Salt, Black pepper, Feta cheese (optional, omit for vegan) — quantities stay the same regardless of serving count.

Quinoa

1 cup(fixed)

Water

2 cups(fixed)

Cherry tomatoes

1 cup(fixed)

Cucumber

1 medium(fixed)

Red bell pepper

1 medium(fixed)

Red onion

1 small(fixed)

Black olives

1 cup(fixed)

Fresh parsley

1 cup(fixed)

Lemon juice

3 tablespoons(fixed)

Olive oil

2 tablespoons(fixed)

Salt

1 teaspoon(fixed)

Black pepper

1 teaspoon(fixed)

Feta cheese (optional, omit for vegan)

1 cup(fixed)

Instructions

Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh sieve. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.

While the quinoa is cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and black olives into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chopped vegetables, and parsley. Stir everything together until evenly mixed.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients well.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. For best flavor, let the salad sit for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

💡 Chef's Tip

For extra flavor, you can let the salad sit for about 30 minutes after mixing to allow the ingredients to meld together.

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