How To Make Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and cook it in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 280kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Sodium : 550mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 41g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 9g
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