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Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfectlunch ordinner.All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl!
I’ve been on a roll in the kitchen this last week when it comes to making healthy salads. This tasty Mediterranean Quinoa Saladis just one of my recent successes. It combines all my favorite flavors and it is filling and so nutritious.
I know a lot of people who do not like quinoa. I personally love this wonder grain and eat it quite often. My favorite way to enjoy it is adding it to a salad. I recently made thisGreek Salad with Quinoaand it turned out very tasty too. This Mediterranean Quinoa salad I am sharing with you today is made with simple ingredients and it tastes fantastic. Even if you are one of those people who do not like quinoa, I suspect you'll still enjoy this salad. Give it a try.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Video Tutorial
About Quinoa
- Quinoa is one of the healthiest grains you can find.
- It is a great source of protein, fiber, iron, copper, thiamin, and vitamin B6.
- It is very high in fiber, much higher than most grains
- It is gluten-free
- There are over 100 types of quinoa, but white and red grains are the most popular in the US. While the white variety is more flavorful, the red contains more nutrients.
- Quinoa can help lose weight
If you'd like to learn more about quinoa, check out this article by Forbes:7 Benefits Of Quinoa: The Supergrain Of The Future
About Feta Cheese
I recommend using a good quality feta cheese, as it makes a world of a difference. Try to find the kind that is sold in blocks and stored in brine. I purchase feta cheese from a local Bulgarian store, but you can find it in big health food stores or you canorder feta cheese from Amazon
Ingredients Needed for the Salad
How to make this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
1. To a medium bowl, add all of the salad ingredients. Mix everything gently and enjoy.
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Tania Sheff
All the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in one bowl! Healthy and so easy to make, this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes a perfectlunch ordinner.
4.61 from 78 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 servings
Calories 383 kcal
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (about ¼ cup when uncooked)
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup roasted peppers, sliced
- ½ cup fresh or canned corn kernels
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
To a medium bowl, add all of the salad ingredients. Mix everything gently and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 16gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 1110mgPotassium: 462mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2600IUVitamin C: 163.4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4.5mg
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Reader Interactions
Comments
Debbie says
I love this salad and make it all the time. I did learn that quinoa is not actually a grain. It’s a pseudocereal and a veggie. It’s in the same family as spinach. Nutritions say it’s a grain but botanist say it’s a veggie. 😂. How did I learn this you ask? I watched the veggie song with my 3 year old grandson. Imagine my surprise. A great salad.
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Tania Sheff says
Haha! We learn a lot this way. Thanks for reporting back, Debbie!
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Crystal Hotham says
I hate cilantro can I use something else instead
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Tania Sheff says
Hi Crystal! Of course. You can use any herb you like (parsley, dill, mint, etc.). Or skip the herbs altogether. Happy cooking!
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Martha says
I cooked one cup of quinoa with two cups of water, so after it was done that is what I used. I think now it was meant to only use ONE CUP of the cooked. Is that right?
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Tania Sheff says
Hi Martha! Yes, this recipe calls for one cup of cooked quinoa (which is about 1/4 cup when uncooked). Sorry for the confusion.
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