Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    218 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

A light and healthy quinoa salad made with quinoa, crunchy cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, crisp red onion, and tangy feta tossed in a red wine vinaigrette. The perfect side dish or healthy meal!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil can use less -- 1/3 cup if so desired
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian parsley chopped, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 3/4 - 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • kalamata olives optional

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. In small bowl, toss extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss dressing with quinoa.
  4. Top with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
  5. Salt to taste.
  6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 398mg (17%) Potassium 336mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 460IU (9%) Vitamin C 9.2mg (10%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 398mg 17%
Potassium 336mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 460IU 9%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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