Dinner
Low-Fat Low-Carb Low-Sugar
Lunch
Soup + Salad
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Servings: 6
Quinoa is our go-to grain. And when mixed with colorful vegetables and fruits, it makes an incredible salad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, dry
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken(or veggie) broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ½ cup Fresh red bell peppers, seeded, diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh red onions, peeled, diced
- ½ cup Fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup Black olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Feta cheese crumbled
- 2 English cucumbers
- 2 cups of dried cranberries
*Choose organic whenever possible
Nutritional Info
| Nutrition Info | PerServing | Daily% |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 398 | 20% |
| Fat (g) | 14 | 22% |
| Saturated Fat (g) | 3 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 58 | 19% |
| Protein (g) | 14 | 28% |
| Sugars (g) | 29 | 0% |
| Fiber (g) | 5 | 22% |
Preparation
- Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear, not cloudy. Combine quinoa and chicken broth in a small pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and simmer until broth is completely absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. When done, quinoa will be soft and a white ring will pop out of the kernel. The white ring will appear only when it is fully cooked. Fluff with a fork. A rice cooker may be used with the same quantity of quinoa and water. Cover and refrigerate.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, olive oil, sea salt, and ground pepper to make dressing.
- Combine red peppers, green onions, red onions, tomatoes, and olives in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Add dressing to vegetable mixture. Mix in cooled quinoa. Fold in feta cheese and parsley. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours. Serve chilled. Enjoy!
Tip
Walnuts add great flavor to this dish.
TAGS: Bell Peppers, Black Olives, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Parsley, Protein, Quinoa, Red Onion, Scallions, Simple
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