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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
A Mediterranean inspired quinoa salad with juicy tomatoes and cucumbers along with tangy red onions and salty kalamata olives and feta.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 kevin📖 closetcooking
🥘 Ingredients
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📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring the quinoa and water to a boil, reduce the temperature to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the liquid has been absorbed, about ⏱️ 15 minutes, and let sit covered for ⏱️ 5 minutes before letting it cool.
quinoa, rinsed1 cup
2
Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients.
3
Mix the quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta and chickpeas and toss in the mixture of the lemon juice, oil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
quinoa, rinsed1 cupcucumber, sliced1 cupchickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked beans, from 1/2 cup dry)1 (15 ounce) canlemon juice (~1 lemon) or red wine vinegar3 tablespoonsgarlic, grated1 clove
Nutrition Facts
calories
Calories 261
fat Content
Fat 11g
fiber Content
Fiber 2g
sugar Content
Sugars 5g
sodium Content
Sodium 250mg
protein Content
Protein 9g
trans Fat Content
Trans 0
cholesterol Content
Cholesterol 6mg
carbohydrate Content
Carbs 33g
saturated Fat Content
Saturated 2g
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