Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 126.1
- Total Fat: 6.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0.8 mg
- Sodium: 224.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 12.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 2.6 g
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Introduction
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Ingredients
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2 c. water
1 c. uncooked quinoa
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
1/4 c. olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
1 red pepper, diced
12 grape tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. chopped kalamata olives
1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese (reduced fat)
1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
Juice of one lemon
Tips
Recipe by Garnish with Lemon at http://www.garnishwithlemon.com/mediterrananean-quinoa-salad/
Directions
1. Bring quinoa & water to a boil over medium eat. Reduce to a simmer & cook for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed in quinoa. Fluff with a fork & cool for 5 minutes.
2. Add the oil & vinegar & let quinoa come to room temperature.
3. Add onion, tomatoes, pepper, olives, cilantro, & salt & pepper. Stir gently. Add feta cheese & gently combine. Chill for 2 hours to let flavors combine. Squeeze lemon juice over salad right before serving to brighten flavors.
Serving Size: 1 cup
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CMOLUMBY.
2. Add the oil & vinegar & let quinoa come to room temperature.
3. Add onion, tomatoes, pepper, olives, cilantro, & salt & pepper. Stir gently. Add feta cheese & gently combine. Chill for 2 hours to let flavors combine. Squeeze lemon juice over salad right before serving to brighten flavors.
Serving Size: 1 cup
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CMOLUMBY.