Mediterranean Quinoa Salad: 7 Secrets to the Best Flavorful Twist!
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is brimming with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for a refreshing meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups quinoa rinsed and drained
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 large cucumber diced
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted
- 1 cup parsley chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rinse quinoa well under cold water until the water runs clear to remove any bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let quinoa cool. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives, parsley, and red onion to the bowl with the quinoa.
- In a small jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Shake well until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Feel free to customize this salad by adding grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.