Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe
Looking for quinoa recipes? Look no further than this delicious Mediterranean Quinoa Salad recipe. It's made with white quinoa and all of your favorite Mediterranean veggies plus a homemade hummus dressing!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Fat 23
Carbs 49
Protein 16
Yield 6
Ingredients
Quinoa Salad
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 15 oz. can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- 10 oz. cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1 medium red onion finely sliced
- 1 cup chopped English cucumber halved
- 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives halved
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 4 oz. feta cheese crumbles
Hummus Dressing
- 6 tablespoons hummus
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon balsamic
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon kalamata olive juice
Instructions
- First, prepare quinoa by placing quinoa and water into a medium-sized pot. Bring quinoa to a boil over medium-high heat and then turn the burner down to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes or until water has absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes before placing in the refrigerator to chill.
- Next, prepare the dressing by placing all ingredients into a jar. Place the lid on the jar and shake to combine. Add water to thin the dressing out, if needed.
- For the salad, place the chilled quinoa into a large bowl and then add the rest of the salad ingredients. Drizzle on all of the dressing and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled.
Tips & Notes
- Storage - store quinoa salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
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Nutrition Facts
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g