Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (2024)

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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
  • cup feta cheese crumbles

For the dressing

Instructions

  • To a medium bowl, add all of the salad ingredients. Mix everything gently and enjoy.

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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

  1. 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!

      Reply

  2. 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?

    Reply

    • 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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