The Best Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe – Fresh & Healthy
A refreshing and nutrient-packed Mediterranean quinoa salad, combining fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a healthy meal or side dish!
Equipment
- Medium Pot
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Once cooked, remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and let cool to room temperature.
- While the quinoa cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and fresh parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
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Notes
For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with plant-based cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
