Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa, yellow; 1/2 cup quinoa, black; 2 cups vegetable stock; Dressing; 4 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf; Vegetables; 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, finely chopped; 10 green onions, chopped; 1 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 6 ounces kalamata olives, cut in half; 3/4 cup pine nuts (toasted); 10 asparagus spears (blanched and chopped)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup quinoa, yellow
1/2 cup quinoa, black
2 cups vegetable stock
Dressing
4 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
Vegetables
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, finely chopped
10 green onions, chopped
1 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half
6 ounces kalamata olives, cut in half
3/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
10 asparagus spears (blanched and chopped)

1
Rinse quinoa in a strainer under running water and drain.
2
Bring stock to a boil.
3
Add quinoa and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes (until water is absorbed).
4
Set aside to cool. Meanwhile prepare vegetables.
5
Combine ingredients for the dressing, pour over cooled quinoa and stir to mix.
6
Add herbs and vegetables. Stir again. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
7
Cover and refrigerate 2-6 hours or 24 hours for maximum flavor.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup quinoa, yellow, 1/2 cup quinoa, black, 2 cups vegetable stock, Dressing, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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