4.7 from 21 votes
Mediterranean Grilled Feta Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean Grilled Feta Quinoa Salad gets 5 stars for its flavor, healthiness, and how easy it is to prepare, with lots of veggies, feta, and grains.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
380 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups quinoa chilled - can be from leftovers, cooked
- 2 bell pepper any color, large
- 2 cups cucumber English, diced
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 1 carrot shredded, medium
- 1 red onion chopped
- 1 .5 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 4-6 cups lettuce chopped
- 1 feta cheese grilled, block form
Dressing:
- 2 anchovies
- 1 teaspoon capers
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Roast the pepper on the grill, directly over the flame of a gas stove, or under the broiler, turning occasionally, until charred uniformly. Transfer it to a container and cover it with the lid or plastic wrap for 10 minutes, then peel, core, and remove the seed,s. After that, chop the pepper and add it to a large bowl.
- Brush the feta block with olive oil and grill until JUST lightly charred, you can also add it to a baking dish, if your feta is too soft, and broil for a few minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve or for up to 1 day.
- In a large bowl, where you added the chopped pepper, add the quinoa, cucumber, tomato, carrot, onion, and chickpeas. Pour the dressing on top and gently stir to combine. Taste and adjust for salt.
- Arrange the chopped lettuce on a serving plate or bowl and top with the salad mix.
- Cut the cooled feta into cubes, arrange on top of the salad, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with oregano.
- Serve with lemon slices on the side.
- Serve within about 4 hours or keep the salad chilled.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
545mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2351IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
66mg
(73%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2351IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.