Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
470 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Vegan
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Description
The Mediterranean Quinoa Salad features cooked and cooled quinoa mixed with halved cherry tomatoes, quartered radishes, and crumbled feta cheese, enhanced with fresh chopped mint and oregano. A dressing made from lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper ties the ingredients together with a light citrusy note. Adding cubed avocado at serving time maintains its smooth texture and adds richness.
The salad offers a mixture of crunchy and soft textures, with the quinoa providing a nutty base, while the tomatoes and radishes add freshness and a slight peppery bite. The herbs brighten the flavor, making it a versatile dish that can be served as a light lunch or a side alongside a main course.
For storage, keep the salad in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to five days. To prevent the avocado from browning, add it only when ready to eat. Additional ingredients like olives, capers, bell peppers, or cucumber can be incorporated to vary the salad while preserving its Mediterranean character.
Ingredients
- 3 cups quinoa cooled, cooked
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved, assorted
- 8 radish trimmed and quartered
- 1/2 cup feta cheese vegan or regular
- 1/4 cup mint chopped, fresh
- 3 tbsp. oregano chopped, fresh
- lemon juice of 1
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 avocado pitted and cut into cubes
Instructions
- Into a large bowl, combine all the ingredients apart from the avocado and stir till combined.
- You can store it in the refrigerator in individual containers or 1 large container.
- When serving, serve with the desired amount of avocado on top or tossed into your serving size. I recommend 1 avocado for 4 servings.
Notes
- Store the salad refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
- Add avocado only before serving to maintain its color and texture.
- You can customize the salad by adding olives, capers, bell peppers, or cucumber.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6 | |
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 67.3g | 22% |
| Protein | 16.6g | 33% |
| Fat | 18.8g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11.1mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 533.5mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 11.7g | 47% |
| Sugar | 2.7g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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