This summery, light and refreshing salad is a complete side dish to complement anything you put on the grill. It would also be a healthy choice to bring to a party or BBQ. Since it’s packed with protein, it can easily hold up as a meatless meal all by itself. If you like olives (unlike me), those would be a good addition as well.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa cooked to package directions
- 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
- 2 avocados chopped
- 1 English cucumber peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 4 oz. feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine quinoa and next six ingredients.
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In a mason jar, add olive oil thru freshly ground pepper. Shake well to mix.
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Pour dressing on top of salad and stir to combine. Top with feta cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.