Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Spice up your next summer picnic with this delicious and healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the quinoa and water into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool for another 15 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl and refrigerate until completely cool, at least 1 hour.
- Once cooled, remove the quinoa from the refrigerator and add the vegetables, olives, and capers. Toss to combine.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until all ingredients are evenly coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Sodium 434mg18%
Potassium 473mg14%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1475IU30%
Vitamin C 61.5mg75%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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