Check out this Mediterranean quinoa salad by Hummusapien! This light and refreshing meatless dish pairs fluffy quinoa with crispy vegetables like cucumber, bell peppers and cherry tomatoes.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Ingredients For the dressing: For the salad: Directions Rinse the quinoa under running water with a fine-meshed strainer and drain. Place the quinoa in water using a medium pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 15 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked through. Fluff with a fork. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside. Place cucumber, pepper, red onion, tomatoes, feta, olives, and parsley in a large bowl. Add cooked quinoa, stirring to combine. Nutrition Information Serves: 5 | Serving Size: 1/5 of dish Per serving: Calories: 383; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 12mg; Sodium: 674mg; Carbohydrate: 43g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 12g Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 443mg; Iron: 22%; Vitamin A: 33%; Vitamin C: 81%; Calcium: 11%
Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve!
Alexis Joseph, MS, RD, LD is the whole foods enthusiast and registered dietitian behind the plant-based food blog Hummusapien. She believes that everyone deserves to look and feel fabulous! Connect with her via Twitter, Facebook & Instagram.
Photo courtesy of Alexis Jospeh. Original recipe published on Hummusapien.