Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
User Reviews
4.5
504 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
310 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
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This healthy vegetarian quinoa salad makes for a simple lunch or dinner, thanks to staples like roasted red bell peppers, Kalamata olives, and feta from your fridge and pantry.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dry quinoa
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves , pressed
- ½ teaspoon dry basil , minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme , crushed between your fingers
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans , drained
- 1 small jar roasted red bell peppers , drained and chopped
- ¼ cup kalamata olives , pitted and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions with ½ teaspoon salt added to the water. Cool completely.
- Mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pressed garlic, basil and thyme. Whisk until well combined. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside.
- To a large serving bowl, add the quinoa, arugula, garbanzo beans, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with the dressing and garnish with basil. Season to taste. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- You can cook the quinoa in advance, then prep and store the remaining ingredients in separate containers until you're ready to assemble this salad. I don't recommend tossing everything together too far in advance, otherwise the arugula will wilt.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
425mg
(18%)
Potassium
299mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
504 reviews
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