Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This vibrant Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, brimming with protein. It's crafted with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and zesty red onion, all tossed together with premium extra virgin olive oil, a splash of lemon juice, and crumbled Feta cheese for a creamy finish.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
- salt and fresh pepper
- 1/2 fresh lemon
- 1/4 cup about 10 kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup red onion
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly rinse the quinoa for approximately 2 minutes, using your fingers to ensure that all saponins are washed away.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, pour in water and incorporate the quinoa along with salt to your preference. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for 15 minutes.
- 3
After 15 minutes, take the pot off the heat but keep it covered for an additional 5 minutes without lifting the lid. Then, use a fork to fluff the quinoa and transfer it to a large mixing bowl to cool down.
- 4
While the quinoa is cooling, chop all the vegetables into small pieces.
- 5
Once the quinoa has cooled, mix in the diced red onion, olives, cucumber, and tomatoes, then squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the top.
- 6
Drizzle olive oil over the quinoa mixture, followed by adding feta cheese, and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together until well combined.
- 7
Sample the salad for seasoning, adjusting the salt as necessary, and add more lemon juice if desired.