Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
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Mediterranean
Quick & Easy
Healthy
vegan
vegetarian
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mediterranean

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Total Time

35 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Servings

6

Est. Cost

$2.50/serving

Difficulty

easy

Bright, fresh, and packed with protein. The kind of salad that tastes better the next day.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1 large cucumber, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
0.5 cup kalamata olives
0.5 cup feta cheese
0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp oregano
0.25 cup fresh parsley

Instructions

1

Rinse quinoa and cook according to package directions. Let cool.

2

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.

3

Combine cooled quinoa with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta, and red onion.

4

Pour dressing over and toss gently.

5

Garnish with fresh parsley.

6

Note: refrigerate 1 hour before serving for flavors to meld.

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Recommended Tools & Appliances

AI Pick

Fine Mesh Strainer

It is essential for thoroughly rinsing the quinoa to remove the naturally occurring saponin coating that can taste bitter.

Chef's Knife

Chef's Knife

A sharp, high-quality chef's knife makes quick and precise work of dicing the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion for uniform texture.

Glass Mixing Bowl

Glass Mixing Bowl

A large mixing bowl provides ample space to toss the delicate ingredients together without crushing the feta or bruising the vegetables.

Whisk

Whisk

Using a small whisk ensures the olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings are perfectly emulsified into a smooth dressing before adding it to the salad.

Ingredient Substitutions

Common Substitutions

ButtermilkMilk + Lemon Juice
1 cup = 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice
White SugarHoney
1 cup sugar = 3/4 cup honey
Heavy CreamCoconut Cream
1:1
All-Purpose FlourAlmond Flour
1 cup = 1 cup
EggsFlax Egg (1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water)
1 egg = 1 flax egg
ButterCoconut Oil
1:1

AI suggestions are for inspiration only. Always check ingredient labels for allergens and dietary restrictions.

Tags

healthy
make-ahead
mediterranean
vegetarian

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