This salad packs a massive flavor punch! It contains all the elements of a classic Greek salad but includes cooked and cooled quinoa to make it more substantial. Quinoa is a great source of protein for those who choose to live a meat-free lifestyle, but that doesn’t mean you can’t replace it with leftover roasted chicken (if you are not a vegetarian and like to live low carb!).

Chef Tips:

• Use any kind of quinoa you can source and rinse before use.
• If possible, source the best-quality black olives that you can. Kalamata olives are lovely to fit with the Mediterranean theme of this salad.

Yield: Serves 2

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Mediterranean quinoa salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together a mix of bold tastes and hearty textures. Its balanced flavors and satisfying nature make it a popular choice for those seeking a light yet fulfilling meal.

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Ingredients

• 3.5 oz mixed quinoa
• 3 TB olive oil
• 1 TB white or red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1.4 oz pitted black Kalamata olives, sliced
• 1 cucumber, seedy core removed and chopped small
• 1 tomato, chopped small
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 2.1 oz feta cheese (60g)
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the quinoa in a medium saucepan of boiling water for 9-10 minutes. Drain in a sieve and leave to cool completely. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. Meanwhile, make a quick salad dressing by whisking together the olive oil, vinegar, and dried oregano in a bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Once the quinoa has cooled, place it into a large bowl and add the olives, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and feta.
4. Add the dressing to the salad and toss well to evenly coat.
5. Spread the salad out on a platter (or divide it between bowls) and enjoy!
   
   

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  Large Serving Platter
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  Mixing Bowl
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  Wire Whisk
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  Mesh Strainer
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  Medium Saucepan
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   Black Pepper
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  Fine Ground Celtic Sea Salt
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  Kalamata Olives
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  Organic Oregano Leaf
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  White Wine Vinegar
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  Red wine vinegar, raw, unfiltered
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  Olive Oil
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  Organic Quinoa

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 470Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 690mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 6gSugar: 8gProtein: 14g

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