Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (Fresh & Easy)

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (Fresh & Easy)

This fresh Mediterranean quinoa salad is full of crisp veggies, chickpeas, and lemony flavor. It's a light, healthy recipe perfect for lunches or sides.

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, dinner, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, middle eastern

Keyword: grain free salad, healthy salad recipe, high protein salad, low calorie salad, Mediterranean quinoa salad, Mediterranean salad with quinoa, non dairy quinoa, non dairy salad, plant based salad, quinoa mediterranean salad, quinoa salad

Servings: people

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 large chopped red onion
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 cup chopped and peeled english cucumber about 1 small or 1/2 large
1 medium chopped red bell pepper
1 large tomato on the vine
3/4 cup chopped cilantro
3/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
16 ounces canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
Zest of 1 lemon or lime
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

In a small bowl, add the chopped red onion and vinegar, stirring to combine. Set aside, and chop the rest of the veggies and herbs.
1/2 large chopped red onion, 2 teaspoons white vinegar, 1 cup chopped and peeled english cucumber, 1 medium chopped red bell pepper, 1 large tomato on the vine, 3/4 cup chopped cilantro, 3/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool
1/2 cup quinoa, 1 cup water
Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Toss to combine, and adjust the seasonings to taste.
16 ounces canned chickpeas, 1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives, Zest of 1 lemon or lime, Juice of 1 lime, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For a grain-free recipe, feel free to omit the quinoa.

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