Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe
A Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe that can be served warm or cold! Healthy, delicious, easy, greek quinoa salad that's great as a side!
Servings: 6 1 cup servings
Calories: 254kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup kalamata olives chopped
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes quartered (1 pint)
- 1 ½ cups cucumbers quartered
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed, low salt
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of one lemon)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme optional
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook quinoa per instructions in water.
- While quinoa cooks, chop your red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Once quinoa has cooked, add to a large bowl with chopped veggies and remaining ingredients.
- Stir until combined & enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg
