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Chunky Mediterranean Salad Recipe
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe: This fresh, chunky, cucumber salad is loaded with vegetarian protein and tons of veggie goodness!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
For the Quinoa Salad:
- 1 cup dried quinoa
- 15 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, drained
- 1 large English cucumber, cut into chunks
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 large bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped mint leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
For the Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 minced garlic cloves)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Add the quinoa and 2 cups water. Cover tightly and bring to a boil. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed. Turn off the heat. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside.
- Meanwhile, chop all the vegetables.
- For the Vinaigrette: Pour all the ingredients in a jar. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper. Cover the jar and shake vigorously to mix.
- Once the quinoa has had a few minutes to cool, pour it into a large salad bowl. Add the chickpeas, olives, and all freshly chopped produce. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Serve immediately, or cover well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
355mg
(15%)
Potassium
433mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1100IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
29.6mg
(33%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 433mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1100IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 29.6mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.