makes 6 servings
Prep Time
? minutes
Cook Time
? minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad. A versatile healthy and very nutritious recipe that can be served hot as a side dish or cold as a terrific alternative to pasta salad.
1 cup quinoa
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 diced tomatoes
1 cup diced bell peppers
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup chopped kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped green onion
For the Lemon Oregano Dressing
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp honey
juice and finely minced zest of one lemon
2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Bring the water, salt and quinoa to a boil over low heat.
Cover and simmer slowly for 15 to 20 minutes until the grains are cooked but still a little firm to the bite.
Remove from heat and add the tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, olives and green onion.
Toss everything together with the Lemon Oregano Dressing.
For the Lemon Oregano Dressing
Whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper.
Pour over the salad while warm and toss very well.
Serving Size: 1/6 of Recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories 215Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 0mgSodium 606mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 5gSugar 9gProtein 3ghttp://www.rockrecipes.com/mediterranean-quinoa-salad/