Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Updated Feb 15, 2021, Published May 14, 2015
This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy.
Spice up your next summer picnic with this delicious and healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
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
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 434mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1475IUVitamin C: 61.5mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2.7mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Like this? Leave a comment below!
