Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

9g protein · 25 min · 447 kcal

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Watch Recipe Video ABOVE. This mediterranean quinoa salad is packed with quinoa, chickpeas, black beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and feta which are all good-for-you ingredients. Healthy, delicious, gluten free and vegetarian, this salad can be made ahead which makes it perfect for lunch, parties, birthdays, barbecues and picnics.

25 min4 servings447 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil (extra virgin )
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Basil (dried )
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano (dried )
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (ground)
  • 1 cup Quinoa (cooked )
  • 1/2 cup Chickpeas (boiled)
  • 1/4 cup Black Beans (cooked)
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (diced )
  • 1 cup Cucumber (diced )
  • 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup Onion (diced )
  • 1/4 cup Olives (pitted and sliced (green and black))
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (cut into 1/4" cubes + extra for sprinkling)
  • 1/4 cup fresh Basil (torn)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dressing: Add all the ingredients for the dressing to a screw top bottle and shake well till combined.

  2. 2

    Add Ingredients: Add quinoa, chickpeas, black beans, bell peppers, cucumber, onions, tomatoes, feta and basil to a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Toss: Drizzle the dressing all over and toss well. Taste and adjust the salt. Sprinkle more crumbled feta on top, and refrigerate for at 2 hours.

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