Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
A fresh and vibrant salad with fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, and a tangy lemon dressing.
⏱ 25 minServes 4Mediterranean
Ingredients
- •1 cup quinoa
- •2 cups vegetable broth
- •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- •1 cucumber, diced
- •1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- •1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- •1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- •1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- •3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •2 tablespoons lemon juice
- •1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- 1Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine with vegetable broth in a saucepan.
- 2Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- 3Remove from heat and let quinoa cool for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 4In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
- 5Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl.
- 6Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- 7Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve chilled or at room temperature.
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