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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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Ingredients

Quinoa Salad

  • 1 ½ cups Tricolored Quinoa
  • 2 ¾ cups Water
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 large English Cucumber
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted, halved
  • ½ cup Parsley, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice (1 lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic, mashed
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, more as needed
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, more as needed

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa well and add it to a medium saucepan with salt and water.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  3. Uncover and fluff quinoa with a fork, then transfer to a large bowl and cool in the fridge.
  4. Prepare the dressing by whisking together all dressing ingredients.
  5. Chop the cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
  6. Remove quinoa from the fridge, add chopped veggies and dressing, and adjust seasonings to taste.
  7. Sprinkle feta on top and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
14g
Total carbohydrates
25g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
400mg
Cholesterol
15mg

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