Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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

  1. 1Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine with vegetable broth in a saucepan.
  2. 2Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  3. 3Remove from heat and let quinoa cool for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  4. 4In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
  5. 5Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl.
  6. 6Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
  7. 7Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve chilled or at room temperature.

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