Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
We love this Mediterranean quinoa salad because it has plant-based protein, bright and crunchy veggies, and salty kalamata olives to add a punch to each bite.
Ingredients
Salad
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 persian cucumbers, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, chopped
- ¼ small red onion, chopped
Dressing
- 2.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to bag directions.
- Chop and add all veggies and quinoa in a large bowl.
- Mix all veggies and quinoa thoroughly.
- Combine all dressing ingredients and give it a thorough whisk with a fork.
- Pour dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
You can use any color quinoa or bell pepper in this recipe.
Olives are a healthy fat and a staple in the Mediterranean. We used kalamata in our salad but feel free to sub your preferred olive of choice. Not a fan of olives? A sharp and salty cheese like feta would be a good substitute.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 personCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 97mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1214IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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