Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipes

VEGAN MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until quinoa is just tender and liquid is absorbed, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, and let cool completely.
• Stir together cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, radishes, oil, lemon juice, mint, parsley, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours. Sprinkle with almonds (if using) before serving.

ZESTY MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, avocado, feta and parsley.
• Make dressing: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, honey and garlic. Season with salt, red pepper flakes and oregano and whisk until combined.
• Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss until salad is coated in dressing. Garnish with more parsley and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the garlic clove and scrape the quinoa into a large bowl.
• Gently stir the chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt into the quinoa. Drizzle with the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Stir until evenly mixed. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa in a strainer under running water and drain.
• Bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and let it simmer for 10-15 minute (until water is absorbed and quinoa is translucent)
• Set aside to cool. Meanwhile prepare vegetables.
• Combine ingredients for the marinade, pour over cooled quinoa and stir to mix.
• Add herbs and vegetables. Stir again. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
• Cover and refrigerate 2-6 hours or more. (Serve at room temperature).