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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

4.97 from 30 votes
Mediterranean quinoa salad with fresh veggies, feta, and lemon olive oil—light, healthy, and full of flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1/2 fresh lemon (squeezed, or more to taste)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives (about 10, pitted and sliced)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups cucumber (peeled and diced (from 1 English))
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled )
  • kosher salt and fresh black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • If your quinoa is not pre-rinsed, rinse the quinoa for about 2 minutes, using your hands to make sure all the saponins are removed.
  • Fill a medium pot with water, add the quinoa and salt to taste and bring to a boil. When the water boils, reduce heat to low and cover; simmer covered 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and keep covered an additional 5 minutes without lifting the lid; then fluff with a fork and set aside in a large mixing bowl to cool.
  • While the quinoa cools, dice all the vegetables.
  • Add the red onion, olives, cucumber, tomatoes to the cooled quinoa, and squeeze 1/2 lemon over it.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the quinoa, then add feta, salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
  • Taste for salt and adjust as needed, add more lemon juice if needed.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1generous cup, Calories: 145.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 15.5g, Protein: 4.5g, Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 7.5mg, Sodium: 137mg, Fiber: 2.5g
- WW Points: 5