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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Nutritious easy quinoa salad loaded with Mediterranean goodies like sun-dried tomatoes and feta makes for an incredible side dish!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 458 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry quinoa
  • 2.5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1/2 large red onion chopped
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes julienne cut, drained
  • 1 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 4 ounces feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions. Use a larger pot than necessary so that you have room to add spinach once the quinoa is finished cooking. (note: the key to a great quinoa is rinsing it very well and/or soaking it before cooking!)
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, sauté the red onion over medium heat in a couple teaspoons of olive oil, until it is completely soft and golden-brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice.
  4. Once the quinoa has finished cooking, immediately remove it from the heat and add the baby spinach to the pot. Place the cover back on to help steam the spinach. Allow the spinach to soften about 5 minutes and then stir it in to the quinoa.
  5. Transfer the quinoa and spinach, sautéed onions, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese to a large serving bowl.
  6. Pour the oil/vinegar/lemon dressing and sea salt over the salad and toss everything together until coated. Taste the salad for flavor, and add more sea salt and/or lemon juice to taste.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 6 Calories 458kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 25g (38%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 6
Calories 458kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 25g 38%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%

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