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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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Profile Picture of Vanessa Morales on RecipeFundBy Vanessa Morales

November 10, 2025

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Indulge in a burst of flavors with this delightful Mediterranean Quinoa Salad. This vibrant salad combines the goodness of quinoa with the freshness of Mediterranean vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette. It's a healthy, satisfying, and colorful dish that's perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or even a vegetarian main course. The combination of textures and tastes will leave you craving for more. Quinoa provides a nutty base, while the crisp vegetables add a refreshing crunch. Feta cheese provides a salty and creamy counterpoint and the olives bring the taste of the sea to your plate. The lemon-herb vinaigrette ties everything together, adding a tangy and aromatic touch.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked - 6.6 jar
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth - 9.4 cm
  • 1 cucumber, diced - 5.7 mg
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved - 4.9 oz
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped - 6.4 to taste
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced - 2.4 kg
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved - 5.7 whole
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled - 7.5 ml
  • 1/4 cup olive oil - 10.0 gal
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice - 3.2 oz

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let it cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.

Step 3

Add Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

Pour the lemon-herb vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.

Step 6

Gently toss everything together to ensure all ingredients are coated in the dressing.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Berries# Hearty# Spices# 5-Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced - 8.7 tsp
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 4.0 fl oz
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil - 5.3 can
  • Salt and pepper to taste - 1.6 l
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) - 1.5 tsp
  • 4 Servings
    Prep Time0h 20m
    Cook Time0h 45m
    Total Time1h 5m

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