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!
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.
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
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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.
2. While the quinoa is cooling down, prepare the dressing by whisking all the dressing ingredients together.
3. Add the rest of the salad ingredients to the quinoa and pour the dressing on top.
4. Mix everything together and enjoy!
Try these tasty recipes:
- Greek Salad with Quinoa
- Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)
- Baked Mediterranean Vegetables
- Easy Mediterranean Tomato Feta Dip
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Video Tutorial
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh or canned corn kernels
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
For the dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 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
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Tanya says
April 11, 2018 at 11:58 pmSo healthy and tasty!
Amir says
April 3, 2018 at 8:42 amMy wife and I love this salad!
Two caveats, however: a) there is too little dressing for my taste so I’d use double the amount of ingredients for a single portion; and b) if you’re cooking for one, the portioning of this recipe is fine–but if there are two of you or if you want to have leftovers, you definitely need to (again) double the amount of ingredients.
But we are very grateful for the recipe! It’s delicious!
Tania says
April 3, 2018 at 10:58 amThanks for the feedback, Amir! This is one of my favorite salads!
Susanne Jasper says
March 19, 2018 at 1:58 pmI made this salad for lunch today, and it was DELICIOUS! It’s a perfect combination of flavors and textures – very satisfying and healthy. Will definitely make this again soon. Thanks for sharing, Tania!
Tania says
March 19, 2018 at 8:18 pmThank you so much for your feedback, Susanne! Your comment just made my day!
daisy says
August 25, 2017 at 2:29 amI’ll try it
It looks delicious
My belived husband recommend too.
I’ll do it for him ?
Lauren says
July 30, 2017 at 12:43 pmThis was delicious! One of my new favorites for summer. Thanks for sharing!
Tania says
July 30, 2017 at 6:40 pmThanks you so much for sharing, Lauren! I am glad you liked it! 🙂
Phoebe says
May 30, 2017 at 8:08 amFrom the pictures it looks like corn is one of the ingredients but it is not listed. Optional ingredient?
Tania says
May 30, 2017 at 10:52 pmHi Phoebe! Thanks for noticing. I do use fresh corn in this recipe. Mistake fixed. 🙂 Happy cooking!
Rhonda says
April 19, 2017 at 10:41 pmMade this tonight and it was amazing!!!
Tania says
April 20, 2017 at 1:30 amGreat! Thanks, Rhonda!
Rebecca says
March 13, 2017 at 12:03 pmHi! What would be a good substitute for red wine vinegar?
Tania says
March 13, 2017 at 1:08 pmHi Rebecca! You can use some lemon juice instead. Enjoy!
Caterina041 says
May 13, 2017 at 4:54 amRaspberry vinegar, apple vinegar ?
Amanda says
February 4, 2017 at 4:18 amI really wanted to try this but didn’t have any quinoa. I used brown rice instead and it tasted great! Thanks for sharing!
Tania says
February 5, 2017 at 6:03 pmGreat idea, Amanda! Brown rice is also very healthy and I’ll try using it too!
Vikki says
January 31, 2017 at 11:33 amThis looks like a great quick and easy lunch for me to prepare and take to work! How long could I store it in the fridge for after it has been prepared?
Tania says
February 5, 2017 at 6:00 pmI think it could be stored for up to 3 days, although it never made it for more than a day in my refrigerator. 🙂
Kelly says
January 11, 2017 at 11:36 amDo you use red peppers from a jar or do you roast them yourself?
Tania says
January 11, 2017 at 9:09 pmHi Kelly! I usually roast the peppers myself, but I’ve had a great experience with the peppers from a jar. Hope you’ll enjoy the salad!
Jo says
December 15, 2016 at 8:04 pmI found this to be a good base for a salad. When I added chopped cherry tomatoes and cucumbers to it the salad felt more complete to me. My kids loved it.
Tania says
December 16, 2016 at 5:22 pmThat’s great! I wish more kids ate quinoa! Keep it up, Jo! 🙂
Kassidee says
October 23, 2016 at 7:44 amTrying to do this for a meal prep for the week for lunches for my husband and I. Do you believe the ingredients will stay fresh for 3-4 days? Or should I wait till the day of to add in the peppers and olives? Also should I wait till the day of to add the dressing?
Tania says
October 23, 2016 at 12:07 pmHi Kassidee! The salad should stay fresh for 3 days, just add the dressing before serving. Thanks and I hope your husband enjoys it!
Joanne Galarneau says
September 27, 2016 at 1:32 pmJust made this salad for my lunch and really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely be making it again.
Tania says
September 28, 2016 at 11:28 amThanks! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the salad, Joanne!
Jill says
July 29, 2016 at 12:46 pmI have found myself “addicted” to Pinterest as I assume most of us are. I am very happy to have found your site, as I wish to try all of your amazing recipes. Thank you for sharing.
Tania says
July 29, 2016 at 12:52 pmThank you so much, Jill! I am Pinterest addict myself. 🙂 Hope you’ll get to try some of my recipes.
Kate @ Babaganosh.org says
July 4, 2016 at 11:17 amBeautiful salad, Tania! Quick and easy dishes are my thing now, so I will be making this soon 🙂
I can see how some people do not like quinoa when they are served just plain quinoa on the side, and it’s such a shame that they write off quinoa and do not get to try amazing tasting salads like this one. I hope this salad can change people’s minds!
Tania says
July 7, 2016 at 10:06 amThank you so much, Kate! I hope so too! 🙂
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
July 1, 2016 at 12:52 pmQuinoa is so good, hot or cold – it really does take on the flavors of whatever you are making, it’s like the perfect vehicle for that!
This looks so good. I love Mediterranean style food. All the briny olives, creamy and salty feta… delicious
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
July 1, 2016 at 12:37 pmThis is absolutely gorgeous, I buy something like it ready made from my supermarket, but yours looks so much better, it’s going to be lunch today 🙂
Tania says
July 2, 2016 at 9:12 pmHope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did, Sue!
Lisa @garlicandzest.com says
July 1, 2016 at 12:30 pmDefinitely my kind of salad — fresh, full of flavor and healthy! Yum!
Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says
July 1, 2016 at 11:59 amThis looks so beautiful and colorful, you know it has to be good! I agree, a good feta is key to any dish!
Tania says
July 2, 2016 at 9:12 pmThanks, Beth!