Mediterranean Quinoa Salad: Fresh and Zesty!
This refreshing Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is packed with vibrant veggies, a burst of fresh flavors, and topped with a lemon-tahini dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup cucumber diced
- 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- In a large salad bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, serve the salad fresh. If storing, keep the dressing separate and mix just before serving to maintain freshness.