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Best Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

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The best quinoa salad recipe you need to make today. It’s simple, delicious, and packed with so much yummy flavor. 

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Anyone that knows me, knows I absolutely love salads. I’ve always enjoyed salads since I was a child. My love for salads may have started from movies or cooking shows. I remember seeing people on TV serve salads in beautiful bowls with nice wooden spoons. 

quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, basil

This easy quinoa salad is no exception. It’s great eaten alone and works as a refreshing side dish as well. Check out the salad ingredients below! 

What’s in this easy quinoa salad recipe

  • quinoa: this star ingredient adds healthy protein & fiber
  • red & yellow bell pepper: these sweet peppers add color and nutrients, like iron. 
  • cucumber: I love adding cucumbers to all my salads.
  • chickpeas: adds additional fiber & texture.
  • pickled red onion: you can add fresh or pickled onions of your choice. 
  • kalamata olives: they add flavor and are commonly found in Mediterranean recipes. 
  • sun-dried tomatoes: great for flavor and variety. 
  • fresh cherry tomatoes: you can use tomatoes of your choice. 
  • fresh basil: Packed with flavor and goes well with the salad ingredients. 
  • vegan feta cheese: provides creaminess and is common in Mediterranean salads. 

How to make this Mediterranean quinoa salad

  1. Rinse the quinoa and cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
  2. Chop all the veggies into small pieces. 
  3. Add the veggies, olives, chickpeas, quinoa, and feta to a large bowl and combine. 
  4. Make the greek salad dressing and drizzle it on top of the salad. 

Recipe Variations

  • Prepare the quinoa in advance. Let the quinoa cool before adding it to the salad. 
  • If you have the time, you can roast the bell peppers and chickpeas. Roasted chickpeas taste amazing. 
  • Swap out and replace any ingredients as you like. 
  • This salad works great as a plant-based lunch, dinner, or your next dinner party. 
quinoa salad in bowl with fork

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quinoa salad in bowl with fork

Best Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Shana Thomas
This Mediterranean quinoa salad is easy to make, refreshing, and packed with protein. Enjoy the salad with my greek salad dressing recipe.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Dinner,, Salad
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meditterranean Quinoa Salad

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa about 1 cup uncooked
  • 1 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • 1/2 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives cut in half
  • 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled vegan feta cheese  use dairy feta cheese, if preferred

Greek Salad Dressing

  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or 1/3 cup

Instructions
 

  • Make the salad: Mix all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. 
  • Prepare the greek salad dressing: Add all of the salad dressing ingredients, except the olive oil, to a bowl and whisk together. Slowly add the olive oil, and whisk fast, while pouring until the dressing has emulsified.
  • Pour some of the greek salad dressing onto the quinoa salad and give it a taste. If you want more dressing, simply add more. Store leftover salad dressing in an airtight container. Enjoy!
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