Looking for a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal? This Healthy & Easy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is packed with fresh vegetables, protein-rich quinoa, and a zesty lemon dressing. It’s light yet satisfying, making it perfect for meal prep, a side dish, or a refreshing main course. Plus, it’s ready in just 20 minutes!
Best Healthy & Easy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Description
A vibrant, protein-packed quinoa salad with fresh Mediterranean flavors, featuring crisp veggies, chickpeas, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing.
For the Salad
For the Dressing
Instructions
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Cook the Quinoa
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and let it cool for 5 minutes.
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Prepare the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, chickpeas, and parsley.
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Toss & Serve
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 5mg2%
- Sodium 380mg16%
- Potassium 420mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
- Dietary Fiber 6g24%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 9g18%
- Vitamin C 22 mg
- Calcium 60 mg
- Iron 2.7 mg
- Iodine 3 mcg
- Magnesium 72 mg
- Zinc 1.5 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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