Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Tags: #healthy #quinoa #mediterranean #vegetarian #protein Serving: 6 portions Total time: 30 minutes

Protein-rich quinoa salad with fresh vegetables, herbs, and lemon vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 300g quinoa, rinsed
• 600ml vegetable broth
• 2 cucumbers, diced
• 300g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red onion, diced fine
• 200g feta cheese, crumbled
• 100g Kalamata olives, pitted
• 60g fresh parsley, chopped
• 30g fresh mint, chopped
• 90ml olive oil
• 60ml lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan
2. Add quinoa, reduce heat, and simmer covered 15 minutes
3. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes
4. Fluff with fork and cool completely
5. Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion in large bowl
6. Add cooled quinoa and mix well
7. Fold in feta, olives, parsley, and mint
8. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic
9. Toss salad with dressing
10. Season with salt and pepper
11. Let stand 30 minutes before serving

Notes

Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitter coating. Salad keeps well refrigerated for 3 days.