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Healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed and uncooked
  • 2 cups Water or vegetable broth for cooking quinoa
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup Red onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup Black olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil for dressing
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice for dressing
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano for dressing
  • 1 pinch Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water to remove any natural bitterness.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water (or broth). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the quinoa cool completely to room temperature.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.