Recipe

MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

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Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup quinoa
  2. 2 cups water
  3. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  4. 1 cucumber, diced
  5. 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  6. 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  7. 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  8. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  9. 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  10. 1/4 cup olive oil
  11. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  12.  1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  13. 1 clove garlic, minced
  14. Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer.

In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.

Remove from heat and let it cool.

In alarge bowl, combined the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley and mint.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.

Serve immediately or refrigerate for upto 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Profile:

  1. 320 Kcal (4 serving)

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