Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a budget and family-friendly dish that can serve as both a side and a main course.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: mediterranean quinoa salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 308kcal
For the Salad
- 1 cup white quinoa cooked
- 1 can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes chopped
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup Greek olives sliced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- fresh basil chopped for garnish
- fresh parsley chopped for garnish
In a large mixing bowl, combine the quinoa, cannellini beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, Greek olives, and red onion. Toss to combine.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice.
Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to combine the ingredients together.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad, and gently toss again.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 4mg