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Meal Prep Ideas: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

We love this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad as a healthy meal prep recipe. Many of the components - the quinoa, tomatoes, dressing, and the chickpeas - can be made in advance.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Servings: 6
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 recipe Roasted Tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced Persian cucumbers
  • ¾ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • ¾ cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1 recipe Italian dressing plus 2 additional garlic cloves, grated
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup roasted chickpeas
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 cup mixed fresh basil and mint

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, roasted tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, olives, onion, and pine nuts.
  2. Toss to combine, then drizzle with half the dressing and toss again. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and a few pinches of red pepper flakes and toss again. Season to taste, tossing with more dressing as desired.
  3. If you are meal prepping this recipe, add the roasted chickpeas, arugula, and herbs just before serving.

Notes

  • Note: the quinoa and roasted tomatoes can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to use. Make this recipe vegan by omitting the cheese.