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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 308kcal
Ingredients
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
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper freshly cracked
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 lemon juiced
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
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