Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This recipe for mediterranean quinoa salad is bursting with fresh flavors! Fluffy quinoa is mixed with a bunch of flavorful ingredients, and tossed in a homemade lemon oregano dressing!
So many colors, so many flavors! This mediterranean quinoa salad is super tasty, and super healthy!
Quinoa can be so bland and boring. But when mixed with the right ingredients and seasonings, quinoa can be pretty damn delicious!
Fluffy quinoa is mixed with cucumbers, fresh basil, red onion, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, chickpeas, bell pepper, and feta cheese. Literally, so many flavors!
Just like any pasta salad, the flavor is even better when you let it sit in the fridge. The flavors marinate with each other. So this recipe is perfect for meal prep, or left overs!
You get a nice crunch from the crisp cucumber and bell pepper, and the best flavor combinations of sweet and salty from the feta, olives and sun-dried tomatoes. This is going to be a new go to recipe for me to have on hand for lunches or as a side!
Its a chilled salad, so its super easy to throw in a bowl and eat it up!
But wait, the flavor doesn’t stop there!
The lemon oregano dressing has even more flavor to offer in this salad! Fresh lemon juice mixed with olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic powder, cumin and of course, oregano!
It is SO GOOD! And adds to that sweet and salty flavor.
You will get a taste of everything in every single bite!
If you have a bunch of fresh basil from the garden, and don’t know what to do with it, make this!
If you’re a fan of cold meals, in need of no reheating, check out this other recipe of mine for turkey bacon ranch pasta salad! https://thehungrylyoness.com/turkey-bacon-ranch-pasta-salad/
If you end up making this recipe, I hope you like it!
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 15 oz. can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, cut in quarters
- 1/4 sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
For The Lemon Oregano Dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp real maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions, and set aside to cool when done.
- In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients for the lemon dressing. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add all of your ingredients for the salad.
- Add quinoa to bowl when it's cooled down a bit. Mix everything together.
- Add the dressing to the salad and toss to combine.
- Let chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
- Enjoy!
