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Mediterranean Diets

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30 min
4 servings
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Whisk yourself away to the sun-drenched coasts of the Mediterranean with every forkful of this vibrant quinoa salad. It's a colorful ensemble of crisp vegetables, bold feta, and lively lemon dressing that marries it all wonderfully. Whether you're looking for a zesty lunch or a simple dinner option that doesn't skimp on flavor or health benefits, this salad is your go-to choice!

What you need?

water2 cups' water
cherry tomatoes1 cup' cherry tomatoes
cucumber1' cucumber
kalamata olives1/2 cup kalamata olives
feta cheese3/4 cup feta cheese
olive oil1/4 cup' olive oil
lemon juice2 tablespoons' lemon juice
garlic2 cloves' garlic
Saltto taste' Salt
Pepperto taste' Pepper
dried oregano1 teaspoon' dried oregano
Chopped vegetablesNot specified' Chopped vegetables
Sliced olivesNot specified' Sliced olives
Crumbled fetaNot specified' Crumbled feta
quinoa1 cup' quinoa
red onion1/2' red onion
honey1 tablespoon' honey
Cooked quinoaNot specified' Cooked quinoa
DressingNot specified' Dressing

Possible substitutions

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Imagine a sun-drenched afternoon by the sea, the air filled with the scent of ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs. There's something about Mediterranean cuisine that just feels like a warm embrace. That's what we're aiming for with this vibrant quinoa salad. It's my go-to when I want something light yet satisfying that doesn't chain me to the kitchen all day. Let's walk through how to bring this dish of fresh veggies, tangy feta, and zesty lemon dressing together in your own kitchen.

Steps to follow

1
cook
15 minutes

Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

1 cup'
2 cups'
2
chop
10 minutes

While the quinoa is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.

3
add
2 minutes

Slice the kalamata olives and crumble the feta cheese.

4
whisk
5 minutes

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried oregano to create the dressing.

1/4 cup'
2 tablespoons'
1 tablespoon'
2 cloves'
to taste'
to taste'
1 teaspoon'
5
mix
3 minutes

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.

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