Certainly! Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that incorporates the flavors and ingredients commonly found in Mediterranean cuisine. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss everything together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. You can add more lemon juice, olive oil, or salt according to your preference.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a final toss and garnish with additional fresh herbs or feta cheese if desired.
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is versatile and can be served as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
