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    Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

    Oct 12, 2021 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl!

    All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    I’ve been on a roll in the kitchen this last week when it comes to making healthy salads. This tasty Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is just one of my recent successes. It combines all my favorite flavors and it is filling and so nutritious.

    I know a lot of people who do not like quinoa. I personally love this wonder-grain and eat it quite often. My favorite way to enjoy it is adding it to a salad. I recently made this Greek Salad with Quinoa and it turned out very tasty too. This Mediterranean Quinoa salad I am sharing with you today is made with simple ingredients and it tastes fantastic. Even if you are one of those people who do not like quinoa, I suspect you'll still enjoy this salad. Give it a try.

    Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Video Tutorial

    All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    ABOUT QUINOA 

    • Quinoa is one of the healthiest grains you can find.
    • It is a great source of protein, fiber, iron, copper, thiamin and vitamin B6.
    • It is very high in fiber, much higher than most grains
    • It is gluten-free
    • There are over 100 types of quinoa, but white and red grains are most popular in the US. While the white variety is more flavorful, the red contains more nutrients.
    • Quinoa can help lose weight

    If you'd like to learn more about quinoa, check out this article by Forbes: 7 Benefits Of Quinoa: The Supergrain Of The Future

    FETA CHEESE

    I recommend using a good quality feta cheese, as it makes a world of a difference. Try to find the kind that is sold in blocks and stored in brine. I purchase feta cheese from a local Bulgarian store, but you can find it in big health food stores or you can order feta cheese from Amazon

    All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

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    HOW TO MAKE MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

    1. Start by boiling the quinoa in slightly salted water for 15-20 minutes, until it's cooked through. Transfer the quinoa onto a plate and let it cool.

    All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    2. While the quinoa is cooling down, prepare the dressing by whisking all the dressing ingredients together.

    All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

     
    3. Add the rest of the salad ingredients to the quinoa and pour the dressing on top.

    All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

             

    4. Mix everything together and enjoy! 

    All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Try these tasty recipes: 

    • Greek Salad with Quinoa
    • Greek Orzo Salad
    • Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)
    • Baked Mediterranean Vegetables
    • Easy Mediterranean Tomato Feta Dip

    Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

    Tania Sheff
    All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. 
    4.56 from 58 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Lunch, Salad
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 383 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the salad

    • ¼ cup uncooked quinoa
    • ½ cup black olives, sliced
    • ½ cup roasted peppers, sliced
    • ½ cup fresh or canned corn kernels
    • ¼ cup red onion, diced
    • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
    • ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbles

    For the dressing

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
    • ½ tsp dried oregano
    • salt, pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Start by boiling the quinoa in slightly salted water according to the package instructions (15-20 minutes). Once cooked, drain and let it cool.
    • Prepare the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together.
    • in a medium bowl, combine quinoa and the rest of the salad ingredients and pour the dressing on top. Mix everything gently and enjoy.

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 16gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 1110mgPotassium: 462mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2600IUVitamin C: 163.4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4.5mg
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    All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfect lunch or dinner. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

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    Comments

    1. Susan says

      April 16, 2022 at 5:23 pm

      Can you use a different cheese I can't eat feta ?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        April 18, 2022 at 9:03 pm

        Hi Susan! Sure! You can cut mozzarella in small cubes, or just use any cheese you like. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Jill says

      April 16, 2022 at 2:53 pm

      Can this be made a day before serving?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        April 18, 2022 at 9:03 pm

        Hi Jill! You can have the quinoa cooked and all of the veggies cut and stored in a separate container. On the next day just mix them together with the dressing. This way would be best.

        Reply
    3. Karen Bhayani says

      March 22, 2022 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      Delish!!! However the prep time for me was about 30- 35 minutes!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        March 27, 2022 at 12:06 pm

        Thanks, Karen! I am glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Holly says

      March 10, 2022 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this salad repeatedly. We LOVE it. I added fresh red bell pepper, marinated artichokes, as well as all the other stuff. For a little extra Mediterranean flavor, I added a little Zat’ar. Couldn’t be healthier!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        March 13, 2022 at 1:05 pm

        What a great idea to add Zat'ar, Holly! I will do the same next time. Thank you for the rating!

        Reply
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